Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing RPN to BScN Advanced Standing Pathway (Bridge)
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| 2025-09-01 | - |
نظرة عامة على البرنامج
Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing RPN to BScN Advanced Standing Pathway (Bridge)
Program Description
This pathway prepares graduates for a life-long career as a Registered Nurse. Grounded in a vibrant urban and rural community, faculty work collaboratively with practice partners to provide diverse experiences for students to learn about the complexity of nursing in a modern healthcare environment. The role of nurses as leaders in healthcare delivery is taught from a practice-based framework where real life experiences are a focus of teaching and learning. Faculty and preceptors actively work with students to create opportunities for scholarship and professional growth which support the development of nurses who can serve as leaders and advocates for person-centered care.
Intake Information
- Start date: Fall 2025
- Campus: Barrie, Orangeville, Owen Sound
Tuition and Fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
Work-Integrated Learning
- This program includes a clinical placement component where you’ll get clinical experience under the supervision of an experienced registered or licensed professional.
- Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of a Practical Nursing Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with a graduating GPA of 75% or higher
- Registered, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Be entitled to practice with no restrictions
Selection Process
- An overall minimum GPA of 75% is required for all applicants.
- This is a highly competitive program. Applicants will be assessed and ranked based on the stated admission requirements.
Additional Information
- Placement Requirements: In order to provide quality practicum placements, students are placed in a variety of agencies in the region serviced by the campus. Students are required to provide their own transportation to practicum placements.
- Clinical Simulation Learning Experiences: Students with the Orangeville campus will need to travel to Owen Sound campus in order to participate in high fidelity simulation learning.
Why Study at Georgian?
- Long-standing reputation of excellence
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Valuable clinical placements
- High employment and high demand
- Learn local, work local
- Expert faculty
Learning Spaces
- Hands-on health-care education
- Our state-of-the-art nursing facilities and simulation labs give you the hands-on training you need with equipment you’ll use on the job.
Meet Our Academic Team
- Learn from passionate, experienced professors
- As a Georgian nursing student, you’ll learn from and be mentored by dedicated, award-winning professors who built their careers in the health-care sector and combine academic theory with vast industry knowledge.
Career Opportunities
- Case manager
- Community health nurse
- Health administration
- Health-care co-ordinator
- Home health-care nurse
- Nurse practitioner
- Policy development
- Registered nurse
- Researcher/forensics
Course Overview
- 18 Mandatory Core Courses
- 5 Clinical Placements
- 4 Mandatory Non-Core Courses
- 1 Elective Non-Core Course
Accreditation
- Become a Registered Nurse (RN) in Ontario
- Georgian’s baccalaureate nursing program gives you the in-depth knowledge and skills you need to practice as a Registered Nurse!
- The Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing RPN to BScN Advanced Standing Pathway (Bridge) program at Georgian College received preliminary program approval by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Ontario.
Related Programs
- Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing
- Practical Nursing
- Pre-health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
- Biotechnology – Health
Contact Us
- Thinking about applying to Georgian? Contact our student recruitment team to explore your study options.
- Already applied to Georgian? Connect with the Office of the Registrar for admissions-related questions.
- Are you an international student? Contact our international recruitment team to learn more about studying at Georgian.
مخطط البرنامج
Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing RPN to BScN Advanced Standing Pathway (Bridge)
Degree Overview:
This program prepares graduates for a career as a Registered Nurse. It bridges the gap for Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) who want to gain further knowledge and practice as a full-fledged Registered Nurse. The program focuses on hands-on practice, one-on-one training, and small class sizes taught by experienced faculty. It emphasizes the role of nurses as leaders in healthcare delivery and equips students with real-life experiences. Graduates can work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, or community health services.
Outline:
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that spans three years and includes clinical placements.
Year 1:
- Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Health Assessment and Promotion
- Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
- Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Clinical Experience I
- Non-core courses
Year 2:
- Advanced Health Assessment and Promotion
- Complex Concepts in Nursing Practice
- Mental Health and Addictions Nursing
- Leadership and Professional Development in Nursing
- Clinical Experience II
- Non-core courses
Year 3:
- Population Health and Community Engagement
- Research Utilization in Nursing
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Clinical Experience III
- Non-core courses
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Clinical placements and simulations
- Exams
- Assignments
- Presentations
- Quizzes
Teaching:
The program features:
- Hands-on instruction in state-of-the-art facilities and simulation labs
- Small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty
- Collaboration with local healthcare partners
- A focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Careers:
Graduates can pursue numerous career paths, including:
- Hospital nurse
- Long-term care nurse
- Clinic nurse
- Community health nurse
- Nurse practitioner
- Nurse educator
- Nurse researcher
Other:
- Graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to work as Registered Nurses.
- The program has a high employment rate; 88.1% of graduates find work within six months.
- Tuition and fees information
- Admission requirements
- Application process
- Program accreditation
- Additional program information
تشتهر كلية جورجيان بالتميز الأكاديمي. نحن نعمل باستمرار مع شركاء الصناعة والمجتمع لضمان أن يكون ما تتعلمه ملائمًا ومحدثًا. من خلال تركيزنا على ريادة الأعمال وخبرات التعلم المميزة وتعلم خدمة المجتمع، يتم إعداد الخريجين الجورجيين ليصبحوا أعضاء قيّمين في القوى العاملة والمجتمع.
خدمات
خدمات الإسكان
يوفر سكن جورجيان داخل الحرم الجامعي ما يلي:
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- إقامة حديثة ومريحة
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- أجنحة مع غرفتي نوم أو ثلاث غرف نوم فردية مع سرير مزدوج ومكتب كبير وخزانة
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- إنترنت عالي السرعة وهاتف مع خدمة محلية وتلفزيون مع خدمة الأقمار الصناعية
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- حمام من ثلاث قطع مع دش
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- مطبخ مع ميكروويف/فرن حراري وثلاجة كاملة الحجم والمزيد
خدمات المكتبة
تعمل المكتبة على تمكين الطلاب وأعضاء هيئة التدريس من التعلم من أجل المستقبل. نعتقد أن الطالب هو مركز مجتمع التعلم الجورجي.
خدمات تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات
يوفر قسم تقنية المعلومات الخدمات التالية:
- المعدات والخبرة لجعل العروض التقديمية تتألق
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- تتوفر المعدات السمعية والبصرية بما في ذلك مسجلات الصوت الرقمية والكاميرات الرقمية وكاميرات الفيديو لمهامك
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- تتوفر أجهزة الكمبيوتر المحمولة وأجهزة العرض متعددة الوسائط على سبيل الإعارة للعروض التقديمية في الفصول الدراسية
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- فريق عمل ودود ماهر متاح لتقديم المساعدة
خدمات طبية
يستضيف مركز سادلون للصحة والعافية والعلوم في حرم باري الجامعي الجورجي عددًا من عيادات الرعاية الصحية المفتوحة للجمهور.
الحياة الطلابية
حياة الحرم الجامعي
يشتهر Barrie Campus بسكانه الودودين ونمط الحياة لمدة أربعة مواسم. مع الواجهة البحرية الرائعة على خليج Kempenfelt، والمسارات القريبة وتلال التزلج، والعديد من مراكز التسوق، ومجموعة واسعة من المطاعم والحياة الليلية الرائعة، هناك الكثير للقيام به عندما لا تدرس.
نوادي الطلاب
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فرقة العمل المعنية بالأطفال والشباب (CYW)، وفرقة العمل التابعة لمعهد العدالة والسلامة العامة (JPSI)، ونادي الروح للتعليم في مرحلة الطفولة المبكرة (ECE)، ومنظمة الجميع من أجل المساواة (E4E).
Entry Requirements:
Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing RPN to BScN Advanced Standing Pathway (Bridge) admission requirements
The Honours Bachelor of Science-Nursing RPN to BScN Advanced Standing Pathway provides Registered Practical Nurses with an option of entering the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program with advanced standing. Practical Nurses who are Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario are eligible to receive up to one year of advanced standing into the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Completion of a Practical Nursing Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with a graduating GPA of 75% or higher
- Registered, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Be entitled to practice with no restrictions
Full disclosure of the following is required:
- All post-secondary transcripts taken after the completion of the Practical Nursing diploma and any Nursing post-secondary transcripts. Failure to disclose these postsecondary transcripts may result in immediate disqualification from consideration, or removal from the program.
Selection Process
Applicants may be ranked based on academic grades. An overall minimum GPA of 75% is required for all applicants.
Additional Information
Placement Requirements:
In order to provide quality practicum placements, students are placed in a variety of agencies in the region serviced by the campus. Students are required to provide their own transportation to practicum placements. Placements may be 6, 8, 10- or 12-hour days and may also include holidays, weekends, nights and evenings starting as early as 0600. Many programs have immunization, criminal reference checks or other requirements that need to be met prior to placements starting and/or the first day of class. Please review your program outline for specific information. Placement forms may be posted at Georgian College Placement Office website. You are responsible for meeting these requirements. To be eligible for all practicum placements, students must have a completed Clinical Preparedness Permit (see BScN Clinical Preparedness Permit forms) which includes:
- a current Cardiac Life Support Certificate for Health Care Providers renewed annually and Standard First Aid (only on admission). On-line courses are not acceptable. It is the student’s responsibility to renew CPR certification every year throughout the Nursing Program;
- a completed and current immunization form in compliance with the Public Hospitals Act;
- a record of mask fit test, renewed every two years;
- WHMIS Training.
Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check:
Students in the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing RPN to BScN Advanced Standing Pathway (Bridge) are required by host agencies to provide a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector check from a recognized police service before they are permitted to start their clinical/practicum or work placement. Individuals who have been charged or convicted criminally and not yet pardoned, will be prohibited from proceeding to a clinical/practicum or work placement. A student with an outstanding charge or who has been convicted of a criminal offence and has not obtained a full pardon will be counselled to withdraw from the program as a successful practicum placement is a requirement to progress through the program. Obtaining the Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check usually requires a processing time of up to 12 weeks and can vary between Police jurisdictions. As some jurisdictions require longer lead-time for processing, ensure you allow for sufficient turn-around time. Checks conducted earlier than six months may not be considered current. Please ensure these requirements are fully met prior to the placement start date. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the completed documents prior to placement start at the designated check time and format as set by the college. Contact the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program coordinator on your program’s webpage if you have further questions. The costs associated with the provision of the Vulnerable Sector Police Record check and/or pardon are to be borne by the student. The college assumes no responsibility for these matters.
Additional Applicant Information:
Upon successful completion of the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing RPN to BScN Advanced Standing Pathway (Bridge) candidates must write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX) to work as Registered Nurses. This college has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting October 4, 2021. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
Clinical Simulation Learning Experiences:
Students with the Orangeville campus will need to travel to Owen Sound campus in order to participate in high fidelity simulation learning. Students are required to take:
- at least one first year interdisciplinary course (INTS1xxx);
- two introductory courses in their choice of disciplines outside their main field of study, which may include psychology (PSYC 1000 or PSYC 1001), social science (SOCI 1000), humanities (HUMA 1012), or science (SCEN 1000);
- one advanced course in a discipline (ex. PSYC3xxx, SOSC3xxx, HUMA3xxx), and;
- one upper level interdisciplinary course (INTS4xxx). These courses and any remaining non-core course requirements to be selected from the program list.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
This information is not provided in the context.
