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RPN to BScN

RPN to BScN Blended Learning Program

Graduation Requirements:

In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) degree requirements. Please refer to that section of the Calendar.

Program Requirements:

Admission:

Admission to the RPN to BScN Blended Learning Program is limited. Further information can be found in the Admission Requirements section of the Academic Calendar.

Students must complete all nursing theory courses with a minimum grade of 60% in order to progress through the program and 50% in non-nursing required courses.

Students will be required to withdraw from the nursing program should they receive more than one grade of “unsatisfactory” in clinical courses.

Students must complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in seven (7) years from the original date of admission. 

*Note: Advanced Topics

Students are required to take at least 3 NSGD credits from each of the Advanced Topics groupings listed below.

A maximum of 9 credits from NSGD Advanced Topics courses may be counted toward the BScN degree.  Courses offered will vary each term.  Some courses may be limited enrolment or may not be offered every term or year. 

Group A 

Group B 

Note:

Note: Non-Academic Clinical Placement for all Practicum Courses:

Upon admission to the program, and on an annual basis, each student is required to submit their non-academic clinical placement requirements. These requirements include School of Nursing forms, Proof of Vaccinations including Influenza Vaccination, proof of CPR certification, proof of successful Mask Fit Testing, and a valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Students are required to follow email notices from the Clearance office informing them of all clearance requirements, the acceptable dates for each document as well as clearance deadlines.

Submission of false, misleading, mispresented, altered, omitted or forged documentation is considered academic and professional dishonesty. Such behaviour will be reported to the College of Nurses in Ontario and will also result in serious consequences as listed in the university policy on academic dishonesty up to and including suspension and expulsion fromthe university.

Dosage Calculation Testing:

Each student must successfully complete three mandatory Dosage Calculation Competency Tests while in the program to be eligible for the Practice Experience courses. Refer to Program Student Handbook for test schedule and additional requirements.