Practical Nurse to Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Bridge

Requirements for previous academic years can be found within the academic calendar.

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. 

Notes:

• 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.

Ready to get started?

To show proof of license to practice, please request Verification of Registration from BCCNM.

The letter of employment must be received directly from the employer to admissions@camosun.ca.  

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