Practical Nurse to Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Bridge

Program at a glance

Credential

Degree

Work experience

None

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

Area of study

Health Sciences

Length

8 months + completion of BSN Year 3 and 4

Completive entry program

Application deadlines and minimum admission requirements must be met to be considered.

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.

Financial Aid & Awards

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.