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Bachelor of Nursing RPN to BScN Bridging

North Bay, Canada
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RPN to BScN Bridging) at Nipissing University, A bridging pathway from practical nursing to the BScN.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Nursing (RPN to BScN Bridging) and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
Communicate effectively
And evaluate evidence-based practice.

Career outcomes

Registered nurse
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Eligibility to write the NCLEX-RN

Curriculum

Bridging route for practical nurses leading to the honours BScN
Starting with a bridging semester before clinical placements in hospitals
Long-term care
Public health and home care. Courses cover health assessment and complex care
Pharmacology
Mental health
Indigenous and community health
And ethics and law.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma from outside Canada (or IB) with six academic subjects
Competitive programmes such as Nursing need a higher average
Country-specific minimums on request
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 83
PTE 58
Cambridge C1 176).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma from outside Canada (or IB), Competitive programmes (e.g. Nursing, Physical and Health Education) require a higher average, Transfer applicants need at least 18 credits completed or in progress.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 83
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: Winter 2026-11-13
Fall 2027-04- Apply through the Nipissing International Application Service. Upload transcripts
English proof and other documents in the portal. Accept the offer in the portal within 2 weeks and pay the 2
000 CAD deposit (1
700 CAD refunded if the study permit is denied). Apply for the study permit with the offer letter. Receive registration package and attend orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,560 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	North Bay
Faculty or school	Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies
Department	Nursing RPN to BScN Bridging
Teaching language	English
Credit value	90
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Nipissing University Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships: international applicants entering directly from secondary school for Fall 2027 are automatically considered. Award eligibility and amount depend on academic averages and renewal conditions. Institution-wide opportunity, Not a program-specific guarantee.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.