PN to BScN Bridging Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing
3 years – Honours Bachelor Degree
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2024, College Drive – North Bay
Students who have completed Practical Nursing are be able to Bridge into the Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree. They will have a designated semester of courses specific for practical nursing graduates that will support their entry into the degree program.
This program will prepare them for a meaningful career in this critical health care profession. Gain the skills, knowledge and leadership necessary to succeed in this relevant career field. Training is student-centred and interprofessional, and professors work with partners in the community to provide students with diverse, real-world experiences. Clinical practice focuses on mental health, acute care, home care, public health, gerontology and maternal and child health. Graduates will be eligible to write the nurse registration examination, and upon successful completion, can apply for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and will be able to practise as nursing professionals in a variety of clinical settings.
Career Opportunities:
- Hospitals
- Clinics and community agencies
- Long-term care facilities
- Public Health
- Home health nursing
- Rehabilitation centres
What Will Students Learn:
- Nursing theory and practice
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Nursing in specialized settings
- Pharmacology
- Research and statistics
- Nursing leadership
- Pharmacology, pathophysiology, and microbiology
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| BSCN200 | Nursing Research |
| BSCN205/BSCN215 | Health Challenges 1 / Mental Health Nursing |
| BSCN210/BSCN220 | Clinical Practicum: Health Challenges 1 / Clinical Practicum: Mental Health Challenges |
| BSCN235 | Reflective Practice |
| ENGL105 | Academic & Professional Writing |
Semester 2
| BIOL118 | Microbiology |
| BIOL217 | Nutrition |
| BSCN203 | Development of Nursing Knowledge |
| BSCN215/BSCN205 | Mental Health Nursing / Health Challenges I |
| BSCN220/BSCN210 | Clinical Practicum: Mental Health Challenges / Clinical Practicum: Health Challenges I |
Semester 3
| BSCN305/BSCN315 | Maternal Child Care / Community Health Nursing |
| BSCN310/BSCN320 | Clinical Practicum: Maternal Child Care / Clinical Practicum: Nursing Community & Populations |
| Elective | Breadth Elective 1 |
| MATH301 | Statistics & Epidemiology |
| PSYC301 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology |
Semester 4
| BSCN315/BSCN305 | Community Health Nursing / Maternal Child Care |
| BSCN320/BSCN310 | Clinical Practicum: Nursing Community & Populations / Clinical Practicum: Maternal Child Care |
| BSCN325 | Professional Foundations in Nursing |
| Elective | Breadth Elective 2 |
| SOCI301 | Sociology of Family and Health |
Semester 5
| BSCN400 | Leadership and Management |
| BSCN405 | Health Challenges 2 |
| BSCN410 | Clinical Practicum: Health Challenges 2 |
| BSCN415 | Nursing & Innovation: Healthcare Continuum |
| Elective | Breadth Elective 3 |
Semester 6
| BSCN420 | Transition to Professional Practice: Capstone Project |
| BSCN425 | Clinical Practicum: Preceptorship |
Fees
Fees
3 years – Honours Bachelor Degree
| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $6354 | $1362.5 | $387 | - | $8103.5 |
| 3 | $6354 | $1200.5 | $200 | - | $7754.5 |
What You Need
What You Need
Clinical Placement Documentation
Canadore College has partnered with Synergy Gateway to collect and verify documentation needed for your clinical placements. Click here to find out more information.
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Technology/Devices:
Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
You will also need:
- Uniforms
- Scrubs x 2 (black) - apx. $80
- Community Polo Shirt - apx. $35
- Duty Shoes - apx. $75
- Equipment
- Stethoscope, BP Cuff, Pen Light, Reflex Hammer - apx. $150
- Lab Kit (Sem 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) - apx. $100 per semester
- Hospital ID and Access Badge - apx. $10
- Clinical Eligibility Clearance
- Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) background check - apx. $50
- CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/First Aid) Certificate - apx. $60
- Health Clearance Card - Immunization Status - apx. $50-100
- Mask Fit Testing - apx. $25
- Electronic Devices Class and Specifications - Class B or BB (see below)
- General Supplies
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Pens, Pencils, Paper, Binders and Minor Project Supplies - apx. $50
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(Specific and detailed information will be provided to students once offer of admission is accepted)
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.