Program Coordinator Nursing: Michelle Maguigad E-mail: Local: 1698   Office: 6B.14

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Program Information

As a student nurse in the DEC program, you will acquire a set of competencies within the program-specific and general education courses that are designed to foster personal and professional development. You will develop the ability to:

• communicate and interact effectively with clients, their families and health professionals
• analyze and interpret data, based on scientific and disciplinary foundations
• solve problems and make decisions leading to relevant and effective actions
• deliver quality nursing care, based on knowledge, skills and professional attitudes
• demonstrate professionalism and personal growth through attitude and conduct

Graduates of the three-year CEGEP Nursing program, after passing the Order of Nurses of Quebec licensing exam, may practice nursing in Quebec. College nursing graduates are strongly encouraged to continue their nursing education by obtaining a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.

In Quebec, partnerships have been established between nursing programs in CEGEP and universities to coordinate learning at these two levels. Dawson College has developed an integrated DEC-BAC program in partnership with McGill University’s School of Nursing.

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Career Opportunities

The need for nurses now and in the future has been identified. You will find many employment opportunities in all clinical areas. Hospitals remain a major employer. University studies in nursing will increase the scope of your career opportunities.

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