PSW to RPN pathway

sam89 · Jan 9, 2014

I haven't done the bridging from psw to rpn, but a close friend of mine did it and she still had to complete the required prerequisites (chemistry, math, english) even though she had her psw certificate. Why are you looking into taking psw instead of the pre-health?

sam89 · Jan 9, 2014

My apologies I just noticed you stated in a different post that you already have your psw certificate. The bridging option would probably be a better option than taking pre-health, if you can manage taking the required prerequisites to get into the psw to rpn bridge program. I'm taking math and chemistry through independent learning centre and it's fairly easy and it doesn't take long to complete the courses if you submit everything online.

Maxg1983 · Jan 10, 2014

Thank you sam89. Why did your friend have to take those classes again? IN the bridging they offer the math, chem, ant & phy etc that is needed. I want to take it because it will put me ahead by a semester. Do you know if it was super hard or something? I read from someone else that it was really tough, which is fine with me as nursing school (both RPN and RN routes) is hard. Thanks for the reply.

sam89 · Jan 10, 2014

What school are you planning to do the psw to rpn bridge? I know Mohawk (here's the link) FAQ - Personal Support Worker (PSW) to Practical Nursing (PN) Bridging Diploma Program - Mohawk College requires some science and math. She had to complete the required math and science a few years back because that what was required to get into the bridging program. I remember her saying she was busy, but it just got harder when she went into practical nursing.

Maxg1983 · Jan 10, 2014

I already got into the PSW to RNP bridging program at GBC for Jan but decided to go to school in September and not stop until I am a nurse. I am also thinking the RN route, in which pre-health would be needed. I took all the sciences in HS (but it has been a while) and with my PSW certificate I graduated honors, A average. That is why I got in the bridging I assume.

melissa.22, LPN · Jan 27, 2014

Hi, so you did get into bridging or you didn't? Which program did you apply to?

I'll be finishing Mohawk's PSW this semester. I like the idea of Mohawk's bridging because it is only two night courses, then you can bridge into semester 2/4 of the RPN course. Plus it is delivered continuously, so it's 3 semesters in a row. So it is a pretty quick and streamlined process. I know other colleges with the PSW bridge still require you to do the full 4 semesters.

But if you think you can get in to RN and can do the 4 years of school, then maybe that's an option for you. As a mature student, I really need to get out there working! There is always the Mo-Mac RPN to BSCN bridge which can be done in 3 years full time or up to 6 years part time.

I also have honours in PSW, but it is a fairly easy course. But I have my doubts of how that stacks up against the difficulty of a university program. I feel a lot more comfortable in the college route. But everyone is different, maybe that is the right route for you!

Maxg1983 · Jan 27, 2014

Thanks Melissa.22 - I did get into the bridging program (but decided to postpone schooling until Sept 2014). right now I am looking into Seneca college pre health program. The college confirmed that this program can be used for the PRN and RN programs at that school only. All you have to do it make the required grades. From what I can tell, I would need to have a 3.76gpa or more in order to enter into the BsN program at this school.