Admission to the online bridging courses is made available to practicing RPNs through OCAS. Only accepted applicants are eligible to register for the courses listed below. It is important for all prospective students to understand what will be required for admission to semester/level 5 of the BScN program after completion of the bridging courses. View admission & program requirements here.
Students should understand that high grades are required in each course to support an application to semester 5 of the BScN program. RPN to BScN Bridging Courses FAQS (Nursing Transformation Online).
Courses should be taken in the following order:
- Biochemistry and Pathophysiology - CSSL1003
- Scholarly Writing - CSSL1002
- Nursing Informatics - CSCM1008
- Health Assessment - CSCM1006
- Microbiology - CSCM1007
- Transition to the Role of RN - CSSL1004 (This must be taken last.) Upon acceptance of an offer to enter semester 5 of the SLC BScN program, the associated lab NURS6508 will be offered. A lab fee will apply.
The courses listed below are offered for the current semester. The course list below may not be the full list of required courses as availability each semester will vary.
*It is important to note that students who complete the RPN to BScN Bridging Option 2 Courses may be expected to take additional bridge courses to meet the requirements of the program at participating Ontario Colleges. These will be incorporated into your course schedule once accepted into the BScN program at your accepting college.