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I graduated from Seneca College in 2017 from the Practical Nursing program with a GPA under 3.0, I wrote my CPRNE exam passed and started working as an RPN. I have been working as an RPN a year and a half now, and have been thinking about doing my RN. My graduating GPA was really low, 2.6. Are there any options for me? has any one upgraded their marks after graduating and still got accepted into a bridging program? has any one done bridging through Athabasca? Is there hope ?

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I'm bridging through AU - starting Cluster B in Sept. It will take me about 3 years to complete, assuming I get all my clinicals when I request them. I work a .6FTE and take 3 courses a term, including summer term! I don't think they have a gpa cutoff to get into the program, but you will need to keep your gpa up in order to progress through the program. In order to get into Cluster B you need a 3.3 in Cluster A. I would start by doing the A&P course on its own since it is a gpa buster, and also a course that they will not accept transfer credit for, and then apply to the program. If you are on FB, there is a fantastic group on there called "Athabasca University: LPN-BN Students" which offers all sorts of advice on the program. Good Luck!

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You can try researching more into the following programs:

1. George Brown College/Trent University= in-class program at GBC (must complete CASPer™ Test as part of the application process), apply through GBC (by way of ontariocolleges.ca), obtain BSCN degree from Trent University; Link: https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/rpn-bridge-to-bscn-postgraduate-program-s122/
2. Barrie or Oshawa Site/Ontario Tech University (formerly known as: University of Ontario Institute of Technology)= in-class program at Oshawa or Barrie site (must have a minimum A- average from practical nursing program), apply through OTU (by way of ouac.on.ca), obtain BSCN degree from OTU; Link: https://ontariotechu.ca/programs/health-sciences/nursing-post-rpn.php
3. Nipissing University= in-class program at Nispissing or online program (must be working as a RPN with a Nipissing approved facility for the online program), apply through Nipissing (by way of ouac.on.ca), obtain BSCN degree from Nipissing University; Link to in-class progam: https://www.nipissingu.ca/academics/faculty-education-and-professional-studies/nursing/registered-practical-nurse-rpn-bscn-bridging-program; Link to online program: https://www.nipissingu.ca/academics/faculty-education-and-professional-studies/nursing/registered-practical-nurse-rpn-bscn-blended-delivery
4. Lambton College/University of Windsor= in-class program at Lambton College and University of Windsor (must have 2,000 hours or 1 full year of work as an RPN), apply through Lambton College (by way of ontariocolleges.ca), obtain BSCN degree from University of Windsor; Link: https://www.lambtoncollege.ca/bscp/
5. Conestoga College or Mohawk College/McMaster University= in-class program at Conestoga or Mohawk College (must complete CASPer™ Test as part of the application process), apply through Conestoga or Mohawk College (by way of ontariocolleges.ca), obtain BSCN degree through McMaster University; Link to Conestoga site: http://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/diploma-registered-practical-nurse-to-b-sc-n--mcmaster.jsp; Link to Mohawk site: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/programs/graduate-studies/diploma-rpn-to-bscn-degree-755
6. Algonquin College/University of Ottawa= in-class program at Algonquin College & University of Ottawa (must have 900 hours or 1 full year of work as a RPN), apply through Algonquin College (by way of ontariocolleges.ca), obtain BSCN degree from University of Ottawa; Link: https://www.algonquincollege.com/healthandcommunity/program/academic-pathway-for-movement-from-ontario-college-diploma-in-practical-nursing-to-bscn/
7. Centennial College/Ryerson University = in-class program at Centennial College & Ryerson University (full-time or flexible options) (must have NO failures or repeated nursing courses on transcript), apply through Centennial College (by way of ontariocolleges.ca), obtain BSCN degree through Ryerson University; Link to full-time program: https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/bridging-to-university-nursing/; Link to flexible program: https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/bridging-to-university-nursing-flexible/
8. Humber College/University of New Brunswick= in-class program at Humber College (must have a diploma of practical nursing from: Humber College or Seneca College), apply through Humber College (by way of ontariocolleges.ca), obtain BSN from UNB; Link: https://humber.ca/registrar/admissions/RPN to BN Bridging Program (0706P).pdf
9. Athabasca University= online program at Athabasca University (must have 1,700 hours or 1 full year of work as an RPN + Alberta LPN licence), apply through Athabasca University (by way of tux.athabascau.ca/oros/servlet/DispatcherServlet, obtain BSCN degree from Athabasca University; Link: https://www.athabascau.ca/programs/summary/post-lpn-bachelor-of-nursing/

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Athabasca U might be your best best with that GPA. My friend was in a similar situation and got in Athabasca.

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I'm in the same boat right now with a GPA of 2.8... any update on your current progress and what you did to get there?

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Lettyla said:

I'm in the same boat right now with a GPA of 2.8... any update on your current progress and what you did to get there?

Hey there, I haven't bridged still working as an RPN.

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Hey there, I haven't bridged still working as an RPN.

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