Licensed Practical Nurse Bridge-In Program

Course for LPNs to bridge into BSN Program

School:

Program length: 45 Hours

Start date: To Be Determined

Delivery:

  • Online
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Program Description

This program offers a bridge course for LPNs. This course is offered by distance. Upon successful completion, LPNs can enter into Year 2 of the BSN program. The BSN program is offered face-to-face.

Program Eligibility

Applicants must submit:

  • Aurora College application;
  • Proof of a Canadian Practical Nurse license;
  • Practical Nurse Program transcripts that indicate achievement of diploma;
  • Work or school-related reference; and
  • Resume that indicates a minimum of one year experience as a LPN.

Aurora College recognizes prior learning which has taken place in formal learning experiences or through employment. Licensed Practical Nurses who are interested in exploring prior learning should speak to the Senior Instructor regarding recognition of prior learning.

Applicant Assessment

Applicants must submit:

  • Aurora College application;
  • Proof of a Canadian Practical Nurse license;
  • Practical Nurse Program transcripts that indicate achievement of diploma;
  • Work or school-related reference; and
  • Resume that indicates a minimum of one year experience as a LPN.

Aurora College recognizes prior learning which has taken place in formal learning experiences or through employment. Licensed Practical Nurses who are interested in exploring prior learning should speak to the Senior Instructor regarding recognition of prior learning.

Program Admission

  • LPNs will be considered for admission every year
  • See BSN program for further details.

Preference will be given to longer-term northern residents from Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut before short-term residents of one year or less.

Program Information

  • Complete the LPN Bridge-In Course NURS 0255 with a final grade of 65 percent
  • LPN – Bridge-In students enter Year 2 of the BSN Program

Program Objectives

LPN Bridge-In Course NURS 0255:

  • Introduces the philosophy and curriculum concepts of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
  • Introduces the registered nursing profession
  • Prepares transition from LPN to BSN

See BSN program for courses and requirements for years 2, 3 and 4.

Completion Requirements

See BSN program for further details.

Document of Recognition

See BSN program for further details.

Preference will be given to longer-term northern residents from Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut before short-term residents of one year or less.