Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Nursing

At Cégep de Maisonneuve, tuition is The average cost for the first year is $2,113, including registration fees, general training materials, and specific program materials., and applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until May 31, 2027.

Nursing and medical care is provided to patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. The programme prepares individuals for direct patient care through hands-on training in real clinical settings. Work takes place in a college health clinic and in various healthcare environments.

Training includes realistic simulations using high-fidelity mannequins that respond to treatments. Real and fictional cases are studied. Practice occurs in labs with medical equipment. Clinical placements happen in hospitals and community health centres. Sixty-seven percent of studies take place in labs or during placements.

After graduation, work as a nurse is possible in hospitals, long-term care homes, clinics, or public health agencies. Continuing education is possible with a two-year bachelor's degree in nursing at several universities. The programme requires successful completion of specific high school science courses.