RPN to BScN (in-person)
Fast-track to a degree in nursing!
If you are a practicing Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in Ontario, get on the fast-track to earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree.
This program provides a bridging semester that will prepare you for entry into year 3 of Cambrian’s competitive nursing degree program where you’ll elevate your skills and knowledge even further to expand your career opportunities as a Registered Nurse (RN) in hospitals, long-term care settings, community agencies, and more.
Bridging semester
To begin, you will complete one semester comprised of seven in-person courses to elevate your skills and knowledge in nursing practice, theory, and communication to be prepared for the rigour of the degree program. Don’t forget to apply to the course code PNRN at OCAS!
Bridging courses
Assessment Theory and Lab (NUR 2202)
Patho Biochemistry (PTH 2000)
Numeracy and Statistics (MTH 1207)
Microbiology and Immunology (BIO 1108)
Advanced Praxis Theory and Lab (NUR 2203)
Critical Thinking for Nurses (NUR 2405)
Introduction to Scholarly Writing (ENG 1107)
Year 3 of Cambrian’s Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (NURS)
Upon successful completion of the bridging courses, you’ll be eligible to apply to enter semester 5 (Year 3) of Cambrian’s 8-semester (4-year) degree program! You’ll expand your nursing abilities through coursework and experiential learning opportunities.
When you graduate you’ll be eligible to take the registration exam through CNO to become a licensed registered nurse!
Important Notice
Please note that admission into Cambrian’s BScN program is limited and highly competitive, and that completion of the bridging courses does not guarantee admission.
Program highlights
- Limited enrolment
- In-person bridging semester prepares you for entry in the third year of Cambrian’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program
- Experience-based learning approach where you’ll apply concepts to real patients and situations through case studies, training in high-tech nursing simulation lab, and clinical placements
- Opportunity to work with members of other health care disciplines through on- and off-site experiences
- Focus on diversity and inclusion to provide culturally sensitive care to Indigenous communities and special populations
- Preliminary approval from College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Admission requirements
- Have Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent resident status, or appropriate authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) that allows you to practice nursing in Ontario.
- Graduate of a two-year Practical Nursing diploma program approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario with a cumulative program GPA of 65 percent or higher.
- Are a fully licensed Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Have worked as an RPN in Ontario within the past five years on at least a part-time or casual basis.
Additional admission requirements
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate Level (HCP) Health Care Provider (must be renewed annually)
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate (must be current for the entire program)
- Mask testing (for N-95 mask)
- Criminal record check
- WHMIS certification Proof of immunization status at registration for the following:
- Two-step TB test
- Immunizations: Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, polio
- Current tetanus–diphtheria vaccination
- Current influenza immunization (when available for the season)
- Hepatitis B vaccination
- If born after 1970, must have 2 measles vaccinations
- Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended but not required
Please note
When you accept a seat in the program, you also accept to go to any of the program’s affiliated clinical sites and you should expect that you may have to relocate. Your placement location may be different from your preference and should expect that you may have to relocate for your preceptorship placement. Clinical placements can take place on weekdays or weekends and may be an 8 or 12 hour day and/or afternoon shifts.
All related clinical placement expenses, such as travel, parking, and accommodation, are the responsibility of the student.
Program of study (Term 5 - Fall)
| Course Code | Course Title | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal, Child and Pediatrics | ||
| Family-Centred Nursing | ||
| Acute Illness Clinical II | ||
| Mental Health Concepts I | ||
| Ethics Professional Practice | ||
| Nursing Research |
Program of study (Term 6 - Winter)
| Course Code | Course Title | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health and Community | ||
| Nursing and Informatics | ||
| Community-MH Integrated Experience | NUR 3506, NUR 3507 | |
| Integrated Pharmacology | ||
| Mental Health Concepts II | NUR 3507 | |
| Upper-level Degree Breadth Elective course |
Program of study (Term 7 - Fall)
| Course Code | Course Title | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Leadership | ||
| Acute Illness Clinical III | NUR 3610 | |
| Inter-Professionalism | ||
| Health Policy Global Health | ||
| Upper-level Degree Breadth elective |
Program of study (Term 8 - Winter)
| Course Code | Course Title | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Nursing Theory | NUR 4701, NUR 3510, NUR 4706, NUR 4708, NUR 4709 | |
| Integrated Practicum | NUR 4701, NUR 3510, NUR 4706, NUR 4708, NUR 4709 |
Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 operating system
- Web browser: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 10 or higher
- Apple Mac
- OS X operating system
- Web browser: Firefox or Safari
You’ll be accessing industry-standard software as part of your program. Your program coordinator and IT will set you up with access on your computer or within our campus labs. If you have any questions about these technology requirements, please email info@cambriancollege.ca or call (705) 566-8101, ext. 7303.
Contact
Program Coordinator / Professor,
Schools of Nursing