Certificate of Achievement | Barrydowne
The RPN to BSCN bridge is a CNO approved program, designed to allow Registered Practical Nurses an opportunity to become a Registered Nurse. With successful completion of the one semester (Spring) semester bridge, you will directly enter year three of our Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program and complete your nursing degree in 5 semesters.
Through an experience-based learning approach, you will become confident applying concepts to patients and situations through case studies and hands-on experiences during clinical placements. You will grow your leadership skills and become a critical thinker who understands the value of teamwork and collaboration in health care teams. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, you will also gain the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate and culturally-sensitive care to Indigenous communities and special populations.
This program allows for practical learning in a range of settings in both Acute Care and Community settings, as well as Simulation opportunities each year to supplement learning opportunities and the application of knowledge and technical skills.
Admissions
Applicants seeking admissions to the bridging program must meet the following criteria:
- Be a graduate from a CNO approved Practical Nursing diploma program in Ontario with a final grade point average (GPA) of 75%
- Be a member in good standing as an RPN with CNO
- Have completed 2000 hours of employed nursing practice in the last five (5) years (self-declared)
Students looking to complete this certificate and seek advanced standing in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing program should apply to PNUR at OCAS.
Program Delivery
2023-2024
This program will be delivered in the following terms:
- Spring 2024
2024-2025
This program will be delivered in the following terms:
- Spring 2025
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Certificate Requirements
In order to obtain the Certificate of Completion, the following courses must be completed:
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 2202 | Assessment Theory and Lab | 3 |
| BIO 1108 | Microbiology and Immunology | 3 |
| PTH 2000 | Pathophysiology Biochemistry | 4 |
| ENG 1107 | Introduction to Scholarly Writing | 3 |
| NUR 2203 | Advanced Praxis Theory Lab | 3 |
| MTH 1207 | Numeracy and Statistics | 3 |
| NUR 2405 | Critical Thinking and Inquiry | 3 |
| NUR 1201 | Relational Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 25 | |
| Total Credits | 25 | |
Fees
Tuition and Ancillary Fees
The total domestic tuition fees for each course is listed below.
| Course | Credits | Domestic Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total Domestic Fees |
| BIO 1108 | 3 credits | $263.76 | $72.66 | $336.42 |
| ENG 1107 | 3 credits | $263.76 | $72.66 | $336.42 |
| MTH 1207 | 3 credits | $263.76 | $72.66 | $336.42 |
| NUR 1201 | 3 credits | $263.76 | $72.66 | $336.42 |
| NUR 2202 | 3 credits | $263.76 | $72.66 | $336.42 |
| NUR 2203 | 3 credits | $263.76 | $72.66 | $336.42 |
| NUR 2405 | 3 credits | $263.76 | $72.66 | $336.42 |
| PTH 2000 | 4 credits | $351.68 | $96.88 | $448.56 |
| TOTAL | 25 credits | $2,198.00 | $605.50 | $2,803.50 |
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees for Part-time studies.
Important Note: The tuition above denotes domestic tuition fees only. International applicants should contact Pathways or Continuing Education for further information regarding the admissions process.
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