Option 2: Nursing Transformation RPN to RN Bridging Program Online

Each bridging course is delivered online through Ontario Learn. None of the Online option courses have an in person or lab component.

It is important to note that if learners do successfully enter the BScN program in semester 5, they will be required to attend classes in person.

After you complete the six courses, we will coordinate your participation in the practical skills session.

All bridging courses offered via OntarioLearn are transferable.

The RPN to BScN pathway courses are available to RPNs who meet all the following:

• Have Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent resident status or appropriate authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act(Canada) that permits an individual to engage in the practice of nursing in Ontario.
• Graduated from a two-year Practical Nursing diploma program approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario with a 65 percent or higher cumulative program GPA.
• Be a Registered Practical Nurses in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. 
• And have worked as an RPN in Ontario within the past five years on at least a part-time or casual basis.

If you do not meet these criteria and are interested in exploring options for becoming a registered nurse, please contact us at askslc.ca.

Step 1 – Review the eligibility criteria listed below to determine if you meet the admissions requirements.

Step 2 – Apply through OCAS for admission into the Nursing Transformation RPN to BScN pathway. 

Step 3 – Upon acceptance from St. Lawrence College, you will be given instructions on the registration process for the pathway courses. 

Step 4 – Apply to St. Lawrence College for advance standing into the BScN program. If your circumstances have changed, contact us at askslc.ca

Apply to St. Lawrence College Bachelor of Science Nursing (Honours).

The online RPN to BScN pathway consists of six courses, four of which are full courses and two of which are half courses:

• Scholarly Writing
• Nursing Informatics
• Health Assessment
• Transition to the Role of RN
• Microbiology (1/2 course)
• Biochemistry & Pathophysiology (1/2 course)

In addition, students must complete a short in-person skills session after completing the online courses. Further information on the skills session will be provided once a student is accepted into the pathway.

The online pathway courses do not need to be completed full-time. They are available for course-by-course registration on a part-time, ongoing basis. The courses are asynchronous, which means you can learn on your own schedule, within a two-year timeframe for successfully completing all courses. You may access and complete the coursework at any time while meeting the weekly deadlines for each course.

Six courses are offered online, asynchronously on an ongoing basis. After you complete the six courses, we will coordinate your participation in the practical skills session.

Note: Students who have successfully completed the pathway and are admitted into the BScN program are expected to attend full-time, in-person.

Those who successfully complete the pathway courses can apply for admission directly into semester 5 (Year 3) of a 4-year, (8 semester) BScN program.

Note: Admission is a competitive selection process and subject to some conditions, including the start date of semester 5. If a student’s circumstances have changed contact us at contact us at askslc.ca

Once you are admitted to the RPN to BScN pathway, we will provide you with information on how to register for courses.

There is no certificate for the completion of the RPN to BScN pathway. The pathway courses allow you to obtain course credits toward a baccalaureate degree in Nursing. 

Upon successful completion of all the requirements of the BScN program, graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Every course will have a schedule to follow. As the theory courses are available 24/7 and course schedules have week-to-week timelines, coursework may be completed at any time within the week.

Yes. For academic questions, your course facilitator should be your first contact. Once you register for a course, you will receive information regarding the key contacts for technical support.

RPNs enrolled in the RPN to BScN pathway may be eligible for tuition reimbursement through the Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing (BEGIN) program offered by the Registered Practical Nurses Association, also known as WeRPN.

Further information about the BEGIN program can be found on the WeRPN website.

The RPN-BScN Nursing Transformation pathway will be available in French in 2025. This website will be updated as more information becomes available.

Upgrading courses and resources are available to Ontario residents 19 years of age or older. To discover more about the course offerings that can assist you in preparing for the RPN-BScN pathway, please contact info@cscau.com