Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing prepares students at the pre-professional level for service disciplines related to medicine, nursing, and allied health careers. Course competencies are based on industry qualifications, certifications, and license requirements.

The Practical Nursing program is open to students in grade 12 and adult learners.

Practical Nursing 1 and 2 are grade 12 level courses taught at Osbourn Park High School. Current high school students begin the program in their senior year. Students are admitted to the program by application, which includes an interview and testing.

Who can apply?

Applications for this program are open for rising 12th grade students and adult learners.

Note: Limited seats are available for this program.

How to apply?

Visit the Practical Nursing Application page for information on how to apply to the program.

Information Sessions

• November 9, 2026, 6 p.m. - in person at Osbourn Park High School
• January 11, 2027, 6 p.m. - virtual on Zoom

Program Type

Transport Program - Students in 12th grade in the Practical Nursing program alternate between attending regular classes at their base school one day and attending program classes at Osbourn Park High School the next. Students may use an express bus to and from Osbourn Park High School on program days. Students may also drive and park at Osbourn Park High School if they meet the applicable requirements and obtain the required parking permit from the School of Practical Nursing.

View Osbourn Park High School Specialty Programs Express Bus Stops.