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
Completive entry program
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.
HHS Student Handbook
Current information for School of Health and Human Services students and BSN program specific handbook.
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 | ||
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 |
IST 120 | Indigenous Peoples/TELŦIN TŦE WILNEW | 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
Application deadline
- Next intake: Fall 2025
- Application period: Sept 15, 2024 – Jan 15, 2025
- Document deadline: Jan 31, 2025
Admission requirements
One of:
Completion of Biology 12 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 with at least 73%.
Or Camosun Alternative:
- 73% in BIOL 090
- 73% in BIOL 103
- 73% in BIOL 126
One of:
C+ in English 12:
- English Studies 12
- English 12
- English 12 First Peoples
Or:
C in Camosun Alternative:
- ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- ELD 097
- ELD 092 and ELD 094
- ELD 103 and ELD 104
All of:
- Graduate of a recognized Practical Nursing diploma or certificate program.
- Currently licensed to practice with no restrictions as an LPN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- A letter from an LPN employer or supervisor describing satisfactory work performance and suitability for the PN2BSN bridge program.
- All students must complete the English Language Proficiency as per the University of Victoria's (UVic) English Language Requirements.
- Complete the RSA acknowledgement form
- Acknowledge and understand the requirements for registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as laid out in the BCCNM document.
Note:
- Entry to the PN2BSN program is competitive and preference for admission will be given to those with higher academic standing.
- GPA for competitive entry ranking will be calculated on the required high school and Practical Nursing program courses.
- The program will maintain a short waitlist for entry into the same year, pending withdrawals or deferrals. In extenuating circumstances, an invited applicant may apply for a one year deferral. The waitlist will not be retained for future years. Those applicants meeting the academic requirements, but not gaining a seat in the year of application will need to reapply resubmit academic information already provided.
- Students who are not in good standing at Camosun College or the University of Victoria, or in a healthcare program at another institution are ineligible to apply.
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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 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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