实用护理计划的理念是基于对客户，健康，关怀，护理以及教与学在使个人，家庭和团体获得健康成果方面所起的作用的一套价值观和信念。这五个概念在整个课程中是相互关联，相互依存和整合的。该计划将为毕业生提供在实践中证明安全，有能力的护理所需的知识，技能和价值观。毕业生有资格撰写全国实用的护士考试。成功完成本次国家考试，候选人可以向安大略省护士学院申请注册为实际护士，但要遵守该专业组织规定的费用和会员资格要求。
The Practical Nursing Program at Sault College provides you with the strong foundational knowledge, skills and values needed to demonstrate safe, competent care as a Registered Practical Nurse. In this 2-year program, you will work with experienced faculty to learn in the classroom setting, through hands on and simulation in state-of-the-art labs and under the guidance of clinical teachers in health care settings providing care to clients. Graduates have employment opportunities in practice settings such as hospitals, community, long term care and other facilities, health related services and programs and education. Graduates choosing work in specialized areas may require additional education or work experience. As a graduate, you will be eligible to write the provincial regulatory exam to become a practicing Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.