Program at a glance
Credential
Degree
Work experience
None
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
8 months + completion of BSN Year 3 and 4
Highly competitive program
Application period: Closed
Build on your experience as an LPN
You'll build on your education and work experience as an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) through an accessible, unique program designed to achieve success in Nursing, Baccalaureate of Science (BSN) program.
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This bridging program recognizes your education and knowledge as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) while introducing and emphasizing the disciplinary (theoretical and philosophical) underpinnings of professional nursing knowledge necessary for practice as an RN.
Start at Camosun, finish at UVic
After successfully completing two semesters (September to April) for 8 months of coursework at Camosun College, you'll transition into a Consolidated Practice Experience (N290), in May. You will then enter into the two remaining years (Yrs 3 and 4) for BSN offered by Camosun College and UVic.
Indigenous Limited Priority Admissions
The School of Health & Human Services (HHS) offers Priority Seating for Indigenous students in all Health related programs.
Visit Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen - Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections (IECC) for information on how to apply.
Any questions about the application process, please contact hhsindigenoussupport@camosun.ca
The Indigenous Limited Priority Admissions process, approved by the Board of Governors, supported by the Education Council, and approved by the BC Human Rights Tribunal, welcomes applications from all qualified Indigenous applicants.
Program outline
Year One
Academic Term 1
If you are considering transfer to a collaborative BC college or university, an additional English elective may be necessary in order to meet graduating requirements of that institution. (Consult that institution's calendar for program requirements.)
Course | Credit | |
---|---|---|
All of | ||
NURS 112 | Registered Nursing As Scholarly Practice | 3 |
NURS 252 | Integrated Health Sciences for RN Practice 1 | 3 |
One of | ||
ENGL 151 | Academic Writing Strategies | 3 |
ENGL 161 | Literary Genres | 3 |
ENGL 163 | Intro to Literary Traditions | 3 |
ENGL 164 | Indigenous Literature | 3 |
Academic Term 2
Course | Credit | |
---|---|---|
All of | ||
HLTH 111 | Indigenous Peoples' Health | 3 |
NURS 233 | Surgical, Acute and Chronic Illness Nursing Care | 3 |
NURS 253 | Integrated Health Sciences for RN Practice 2 | 3 |
PHIL 250 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
What to expect
The courses are designed to provide you with a transformational education while recognizing the education, skills and nursing experience that LPNs bring to the program. The PN2BSN courses will support you by being flexible in design and by including specific pedagogical approaches (including evolving case studies) that prepare you for professional RN practice.
Your focus will be on clinical reasoning, care planning, prioritization, and evaluation in the context of acute and chronic health challenges and co-morbidities. Learn to provide clear, caring communication, and documentation for patients, families, and other health care providers. Graduates of the program will be eligible to enter the consolidated practice experience at the end of second year (Consolidated Practice Experience 2), and continue to the fifth semester of the BSN program.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Practical Nursing Bridge, Baccalaureate of Science
$6,030 (domestic)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Curriculum & courses
Admission requirements
All of: Note:
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
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Contact us
If you have admissions questions contact the Admissions office
If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your Nursing class contact hhsinfo@camosun.ca
Faculty/staff profile
Robin Humble, PhD(c) MPH BSN
Chair of Nursing Program
humbler@camosun.ca
250-370-4275
Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness
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Faculty/staff profile
Teresa Evangelou
Associate Chair
evangelout@camosun.ca
250-370-4271
Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness
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Contact information
School of Health and Human Services
Campus location
Alex and Jo Campbell Centre of Health and Wellness (CHW) 207
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