LPN to BSN in Canada

Fiona59 · Jul 10, 2012

Ontario seems to be the only one with actual attend class programmes. Unlike the rest of Canada there doesn't seem to be a requirement of actual employed hours to do the bridge in Ontario.

Alberta is lousy, the only full time bridge ended in 2009 when the BScN became the norm.

Have you looked at the programme in Nanaimo?

Jessica.Michelle · Jul 10, 2012

Since Ontario's LPN curriculum is different, they also have different requirements. I'll need to look into that further. Thank you for the suggestion!

I did look at VIU but the program is not shortened by any means. From my understanding there is a 6 week clinical which LPN students are exempted from. Otherwise, LPNs would not receive credit for their courses thus making it a 4 year program, still. Which in that case, I perhaps may as well apply from around here?! :/

I think I've spoken to at least 10 different academic advisors at various colleges and universities and they all have different requirements. So frustrating! Especially when I'm not too much of a newbie. Been practicing for four years and in various different settings.

Such is life!

Thanks for the info, Fiona59 :)

Daisy_08, BSN, RN · Jul 12, 2012

I am currently bridging in Ontario. All of the programs here are in class. I too prefer the classroom learning, need the motivation. I am taking a few on-line elective courses as I cannot afford to be in class so much.

Fiona is right, you do not need work hours to get in, which is very frustrating as they have us re-learn basic skills I do daily at work. However, that is game.

If you want to go to school in Ontario, the first step would be getting your Ontario licence. My advice to anyone is to start working on your electives. Having a few of them out of the way makes a it a lot easier.