Options for Bridging

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!

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/

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

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?

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.

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