RPN to BScN Bridging to University Program Hybrid (Online)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code7993
- Credential NameBridging To University Nursing
- Credential TypeCollege Preparation
- SchoolSchool of Collaborative Nursing
- Program Length2 years/ 5 semesters
- Delivery ModeOnline Synchronous and Asynchronous
- LocationOnline
- Emailhealthstudies@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000
- Technology Requirements
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Delivery Mode
- Technology Requirements
You may also be interested in the Flexible, Full-time or other options:
- Bridging to University Nursing - Flexible/Part-time
- Bridging to University Nursing (Full Time)
- Bridging to University Nursing - Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN)
PLEASE NOTE: To take this program, you must be an RPN who holds a diploma from a Ontario community college of applied arts and technology (CAAT) with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
This Bridging to University Nursing Online Hybrid is an academic pathway offered online to assist registered practical nurses (RPNs) to bridge to University. Centennial's Bridging to University Nursing program (Online Hybrid delivery) is offered on a part-time basis, delivered over five continuous semesters. The goal of this program is to prepare RPNs to be eligible to continue their nursing education at the university level. Degree completion requirements offered by Toronto Metropolitan University are taken on a part-time basis over 30 months. Please note that admission to Toronto Metropolitan University is not guaranteed and remains a competitive process. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to review all admission criteria for Toronto Metropolitan University prior to application.
Students who choose the online hybrid delivery program will spend time asynchronously and synchronously online to support their learning. Students will be self-directed, will apply adult learning principles and will gain knowledge through discovery. A problem-solving approach to each course will develop critical thinking and analytical skills as well as broadening perspectives.
The curriculum in the Bridging to University Nursing Online Hybrid courses is based on the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice for Nursing and Entry to Practice Competencies for Ontario Registered Nurses. It aims to provide a solid foundation for nursing practice by emphasizing ethics and professional practice, health assessment, skill enhancement, and caring for clients with acute and chronic illnesses.
An exciting and unique aspect of this program is its focus on caring for individuals, groups and communities in acute care, mental health and community settings.
To ensure that you are prepared for the field, this School of Community and Health Studies program will give you opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in clinical settings under the direction, facilitation and guidance of faculty. Placements are allocated within the Greater Toronto Area and students are expected to arrange travel and accommodation where necessary to complete the practicum courses.
The Bridging to University Nursing Online Hybrid program features the same curriculum as the full-time and flex delivery of the Bridging to university nursing program.
Please Note: To take this program, you must be an RPN who holds a diploma from an Ontario community college of applied arts and technology (CAAT) with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Program Overview
You may also be interested in the Flexible, Full-time or other options:
- Bridging to University Nursing - Flexible/Part-time
- Bridging to University Nursing (Full Time)
- Bridging to University Nursing - Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN)
PLEASE NOTE: To take this program, you must be an RPN who holds a diploma from a Ontario community college of applied arts and technology (CAAT) with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
This Bridging to University Nursing Online Hybrid is an academic pathway offered online to assist registered practical nurses (RPNs) to bridge to University. Centennial's Bridging to University Nursing program (Online Hybrid delivery) is offered on a part-time basis, delivered over five continuous semesters. The goal of this program is to prepare RPNs to be eligible to continue their nursing education at the university level. Degree completion requirements offered by Toronto Metropolitan University are taken on a part-time basis over 30 months. Please note that admission to Toronto Metropolitan University is not guaranteed and remains a competitive process. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to review all admission criteria for Toronto Metropolitan University prior to application.
Students who choose the online hybrid delivery program will spend time asynchronously and synchronously online to support their learning. Students will be self-directed, will apply adult learning principles and will gain knowledge through discovery. A problem-solving approach to each course will develop critical thinking and analytical skills as well as broadening perspectives.
The curriculum in the Bridging to University Nursing Online Hybrid courses is based on the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice for Nursing and Entry to Practice Competencies for Ontario Registered Nurses. It aims to provide a solid foundation for nursing practice by emphasizing ethics and professional practice, health assessment, skill enhancement, and caring for clients with acute and chronic illnesses.
An exciting and unique aspect of this program is its focus on caring for individuals, groups and communities in acute care, mental health and community settings.
To ensure that you are prepared for the field, this School of Community and Health Studies program will give you opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in clinical settings under the direction, facilitation and guidance of faculty. Placements are allocated within the Greater Toronto Area and students are expected to arrange travel and accommodation where necessary to complete the practicum courses.
The Bridging to University Nursing Online Hybrid program features the same curriculum as the full-time and flex delivery of the Bridging to university nursing program.
Please Note: To take this program, you must be an RPN who holds a diploma from an Ontario community college of applied arts and technology (CAAT) with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- Evidence-based practices will be threaded throughout the delivery of the program.
- As part of the Bridging to University Nursing program, you'll gain an understanding of nursing knowledge acquisition, and how to use and apply research to complex client care situations.
- The School of Community and Health Studies houses a well-equipped nursing lab that will be available for independent and self-directed practice.
- Opportunities, during applied labs and clinical experiences, will help you to develop communication and leadership skills at an advanced level.
- Clinical placement will expose you to employment networking opportunities.
- The needs of adult and English-as-a-second-language students will be supported.
- The certificate will provide evidence of reflective, competent and up-to-date practice.
Career Outlook
- Registered nurse
- Public health nurse
- Community nurse
- Critical care nurse
- Coronary care nurse
- Intensive care nurse
- Trauma nurse
Education Pathways
Graduates of the Bridging to University Nursing graduate certificate program have the opportunity to apply their learning for credits toward further study at the degree level. Please note that each partner pathway has specific requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
For more detailed pathways information, visit Centennial College's Outgoing Educational Pathways portal.
Use the Education Pathways Checklist (pdf) as a guide as you explore your options.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Areas of Employment
As a graduates of a post-diploma degree Nursing program, you will be prepared to work in a variety of settings inclusive of, but not limited to:
- Acute care hospital settings
- Public health
- Pediatrics
- Community settings
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (B average)
- Canadian diploma in Practical Nursing from an approved publicly funded PN programs except Quebec
- No repeated or failed courses on nursing academic transcripts. Applicants must submit official transcripts* from all accredited post-secondary institutions that they have attended.
- Proof of current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse, Entitled to Practice with No Restrictions Students must maintain a current registration with the CNO, for the duration of the program.
Note: For applicants to be eligible to apply to Toronto Metropolitan University, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing and The Chang School of Continuing Education, they must maintain a competitive GPA with no course repeats or failures in this program (#9251). Please check the University website for current admission requirements.
Additional Requirements
For Registered Practical Nurses
- Canadian diploma from an approved publicly funded PN programs except Quebec.
- Transcripts from a community college diploma program (inclusion of courses in anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology are required with no repeated or failed nursing courses
- Proof of current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse Entitled to Practice with No Restrictions. Students must maintain a current registration with the CNO, for the duration of the program.
Clinical Placement Requirements
After admission, but prior to Clinical Placement, students require:
- Obtain a clear police check with vulnerable sector screening. Vulnerable Sector Screenings must be issued within six months of each placement start date. Any previous criminal record must be pardoned.
- Completion of health and immunization requirements (immunization review form issued by the program coordinator)
- Successful completion and annual renewal of a recognized course in CPR (Healthcare provider level)
- Mask fit testing will be provided by Centennial College (shaving of portions of face may be required to meet safety standards)
All of the above requirements must be in effect for the duration of each placement.
How to Apply
1. Program transfer or new application
If you have previously attended a full time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a program transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in person to ontariocolleges.ca. For more information, go to ontariocolleges.ca - Applications Fees.
2. Submit Documents
Graduates of college/university are responsible for requesting that your educational institution send any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocollege.ca.
For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fee statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed. You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca. Fall registration begins mid-July, January registration begins mid-December, May registration begins mid-April. Your web-registration will not open if:
- You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline.
- You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
** PLEASE NOTE: all fees are subject to change.
Semester 1
NUPD-700 Health Assessment ($353.94)
NUPD-703 Cultural Awareness, Ethics and Professional Practice ($267.56)
NUPD-735 Scholarly Writing and Nurse Leadership ($267.56)
Semester 2
NUPD-704 Transitions of Practice and Nurse Wellness ($267.56)
NUPD-737 Nursing Research ($267.56)
Semester 3
NUPD-701 Acute and Chronic Illness ($353.94)
PATH-700 Pathotherapeutics ($353.94)
Semester 4
NUPD-702 Acute and Chronic Illness Practice ($1217.74)
PHAR-744 Pharmacology ($267.56)
Semester 5
NUPD-706 Family-Centred Nursing ($267.56)
NUPD-731 Mental Health and Crisis Management ($267.56)
NUPD-741 Community Nursing Theory ($267.56)
Delivery Mode
Delivery Mode
Asynchronous online: Students can access and engage with the course material anytime, anywhere, each week.
Synchronous online: Classes are delivered during a specific timeslot in the week. Students are expected to come together online at the same time each week to engage in their studies.
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
Bring IT programs will require students to own and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements.
Note: If you require accommodation for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your BringIT programs (click for recommendations). If you wish to access disability services, please make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 437-568-4799, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.
Have questions? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our Bring IT Program.
Students from this program will require to own/purchase a device and software relevant to the program:
Minimum Recommended Specifications:
- Windows Laptop with:
- Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent processor
- 4GB or more of RAM
- 250 GB HD (SSD not required)
- Windows 10 operating system
- Built-in webcam (or USB webcam)
- NOTE: A Chromebook is NOT recommended as a suitable alternative and
a MacBook (all models) is a suitable alternative
- NOTE: A Chromebook is NOT recommended as a suitable alternative and
- Recommended:
- Built-in Ethernet port
- Audio/mic combo
- A solid-state drive (SSD)
- A laptop with a battery life of 3 hours or better
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 10mbps download speed is highly recommended. Some courses have more advanced system requirements.
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