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Option 2: Nursing Transformation RPN to RN Bridging Program Online

    PLEASE NOTE

    Acceptance into a BScN program level 5 at SLC is not guaranteed upon completion of the bridge courses. Applications are assessed each cycle and are highly competitive.  For BScN programs and requirements at other colleges,  please consult colleges directly.

    • Delivery: Part-time, online.
      • These courses are available online via OntarioLearn. There are no scheduled classes or lectures, and the course is available to you 24-7. Course facilitators help learners acquire, retain, and apply knowledge and skills as well as provide guidance, support and feedback. Learners progress through the course syllabus to meet all curriculum requirements.
    • Program Length: Six Courses.  Students should plan to complete, apply and begin semester 5 of a BScN program within 3 years of completing the final bridging course. Students who go beyond this window can apply for assessment of currency via the Advance level entry process. Learners interested in the SLC BScN program must also complete a university level statistic course prior to entry and will have a period of four years to complete the once they begin Semester 5.
    • Start Dates: there are no new intakes planned at this time
    • Open To: Domestic applicants only. This program is not available for international applicants.

    Note: All tests will be written in an online proctored environment. They are not open book and will follow college academic integrity guidelines.

    Admission 

    There are no future intakes planned at this time. Alternative options may be available at www.ontariocollege.ca.

      Courses

      • Biochemistry and Pathophysiology - CSSL1003
      • Scholarly Writing - CSSL1002
      • Nursing Informatics - CSCM1008
      • Health Assessment - CSCM 1006
      • Microbiology - CSCM 1007
      • Transition to the Role of RN - CSSL1004 * This course must be taken last and includes a lab that is separate from the theory. The 16-hr. lab NURS6508 has an additional course fee and must be taken once you are accepted into semester 5 of the BScN program only. 

      FAQs – Online Courses

      Each bridging course is delivered online through OntarioLearn. All courses are online with the exception of the NURS1059 associated Transitions to Practice lab NURS6508 if you are accepted to SLC BScN semester 5. These labs will occur on a weekend during the summer months.

      It is important to note that if learners do successfully enter the BScN program in semester 5, they will be required to attend classes in person.

      All bridging courses offered via OntarioLearn are transferable.

      The RPN to BScN pathway courses are available to RPNs who meet all the following:

      • Have Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent resident status or appropriate authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) that permits an individual to engage in the practice of nursing in Ontario.
      • Graduated from a two-year Practical Nursing diploma program approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario with a 65 percent or higher cumulative program GPA.
      • Be a Registered Practical Nurses in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. 
      • And have worked as an RPN in Ontario within the past five years on at least a part-time or casual basis.

       

      If you do not meet these criteria and are interested in exploring options for becoming a registered nurse, please contact us at askslc.ca.

      Step 1 – Review the eligibility criteria listed below to determine if you meet the admissions requirements.

      Step 2 – Apply through OCAS for admission into the Nursing Transformation RPN to BScN pathway. 

      Step 3 – Upon acceptance from St. Lawrence College, you will be given instructions on the registration process for the pathway courses. 

      Step 4 – Apply to St. Lawrence College for advance standing into the BScN program. If your circumstances have changed, contact us at askslc.ca

      Apply to St. Lawrence College Bachelor of Science Nursing (Honours).

      The online RPN to BScN pathway consists of six courses, four of which are full courses and two of which are half courses:

      • Scholarly Writing
      • Nursing Informatics
      • Health Assessment
      • Microbiology (1/2 course)
      • Biochemistry & Pathophysiology (1/2 course)
      • Transition to the Role of RN (course has an additional 16-hr. lab component NURS6508). This must be the last course you take in the bridge.

       

      In addition, students must complete a short in-person skills session after completing the online courses. Further information on the skills session will be provided once a student is accepted into the pathway.

      The online pathway courses do not need to be completed full-time. They are available for course-by-course registration on a part-time, ongoing basis. The courses are asynchronous, which means you can learn on your own schedule, within a two-year timeframe for successfully completing all courses. You may access and complete the coursework at any time while meeting the weekly deadlines for each course.

      Six courses are offered online, asynchronously each semester (September, January, May). After you complete the six courses, we will coordinate your participation in the practical skills session. This lab occurs after you have been accepted into the BScN program.

      Note: Students who have successfully completed the pathway and are admitted into the BScN program are expected to attend full-time, in-person. There is a Hyflex option available but it also has in-person lab and clinical requirements.

      Those who successfully complete the pathway courses can apply for admission directly into semester 5 (Year 3) of a 4-year, (8 semester) BScN program.

      Note: Admission is a competitive selection process and subject to some conditions, including the start date of semester 5. If a student’s circumstances have changed contact us at contact us at askslc.ca

      Once you are admitted to the RPN to BScN pathway, we will provide you with information on how to register for courses.

      There is no certificate for the completion of the RPN to BScN pathway. The pathway courses allow you to obtain course credits toward a baccalaureate degree in Nursing. 

      Upon successful completion of all the requirements of the BScN program, graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

      Every course will have a schedule to follow. As the theory courses are available 24/7 and course schedules have week-to-week timelines, coursework may be completed at any time within the week.

      Yes. For academic questions, your course facilitator should be your first contact. Once you register for a course, you will receive information regarding the key contacts for technical support.

      RPNs enrolled in the RPN to BScN pathway may be eligible for tuition reimbursement through the Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing (BEGIN) program offered by the Registered Practical Nurses Association, also known as WeRPN.

      Further information about the BEGIN program can be found on the WeRPN website.

      Upgrading courses and resources are available to Ontario residents 19 years of age or older. To discover more about the course offerings that can assist you in preparing for the RPN-BScN pathway, please contact info@cscau.com