RPN to RN bridge

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Is there anyone out there that has taken the bridge from RPN to RN in Ontario? The bridge is going to be offered part time at my local college campus that I graduated from last year as an RPN. If you did this was it worth it? Did you make the transition from RPN to RN successfully? I am still feeling very much the green RPN at work but I am confident with my growth so far. I just worry that I will get half way through the bridge and think " what was I thinking?". I enjoyed the RPN program and graduated with a 88% average. Is this good enough to go on to an RN program bridge? If anyone has any experiences they could share I would like to hear from you.Thanks.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Med-Surg..

I am starting the bridge in 2009 but where I live I have to go full time as there is no part time option and I would prefer the full time option anyway as I would like to get started sooner in order to accomplish some financial goals that I have. LOL! I am sure your marks are more than adequate to get in. I have not heard much about any bridge programs, good or bad. I think it is worth it to do it from a money and job opportunity standpoint. Good luck and go for it.

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Can I ask which college offers the bridge program part time?

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Georgian college, tentatively Sept '09.

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hey, are there any briging programs in alberta besides Athebasca?? because i know the U of A & Grant Macewan canceled theres :(

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It's gone.

Since all AB PNs graduate with a diploma (that include the first year arts requirements for the BScN) it's finished.

I believe the UofA ended theirs about 18 months ago and GMCC's last class graduates soon.

So in a nutshell, you get to apply to the BScN programme and go in as a 2nd year.

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I have taken the Bridging to University Program and focusing now on getting my BScN degree. Do not hesitate to upgrade your knowledge and get Bachelor degree. It will not only allow you to have higher salary but also lots of opportunities of jobs. As RN you can choose a job you like; however, as an RPN your choices are limited. I don't know how old are you, but if you are young enough do not afraid of making a "mistake" of becoming an RN. I am 35 and will start a part-time program at Ryerson University to get a BScN this fall.

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I just completed my first year of the RPN-BScN bridge.

You think you feel green?-I graduated in April and started the bridge in Sept. With two whole months of part time nursing experience lol!! I definitely had "what was I thinking" moments!

After one year though, I'm so glad I decided to do it. In the end--so many more opportunities will be available, and the money will be lovely..

Judging by your average in the PN program, you should have no problems getting accepted, and I'm sure you will do well!

Good luck with everything :D

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Just wondering where you are completing your bridge?

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i just completed my first year of the rpn-bscn bridge.

you think you feel green?-i graduated in april and started the bridge in sept. with two whole months of part time nursing experience lol!! i definitely had "what was i thinking" moments!

after one year though, i'm so glad i decided to do it. in the end--so many more opportunities will be available, and the money will be lovely..

judging by your average in the pn program, you should have no problems getting accepted, and i'm sure you will do well!

good luck with everything :D

how did you find the year bridge in comparison to the pn. was harder or just more work. are you glad you went straight in? now i guess you're in 3erd year of the bscn, do you feel like you are ahead of the other students? where did you take it?

sorry for all the questions, but if you have anything to add i would love it!

i'm in school now and have had a hard time getting info.

thanks

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Is there anyone out there that has taken the bridge from RPN to RN in Ontario? The bridge is going to be offered part time at my local college campus that I graduated from last year as an RPN. If you did this was it worth it? Did you make the transition from RPN to RN successfully? I am still feeling very much the green RPN at work but I am confident with my growth so far. I just worry that I will get half way through the bridge and think " what was I thinking?". I enjoyed the RPN program and graduated with a 88% average. Is this good enough to go on to an RN program bridge? If anyone has any experiences they could share I would like to hear from you.Thanks.

Hey Loriangel

did you ever start this? how are you finding it? Why is the bridging program as long as the RPN program? I guess there is a lot of extra theory and content to learn???

please pardon my ignorance.

LadyJ

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

No I decided not to take the bridge.I had looked into it but it would have cost me too much in time and money.I didn't want to have to work until I was 75 to pay for more school. I am quite happy in my current job and have been floating to other units and expanded my knowledge that way. I am taking a peri operative course for RPNs in the fall and I am looking around for another course to take in the spring.There are lots of educational opportunities that I can take advantage of without becoming an RN.

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