Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Bridge)

Sault College

Bachelor's degree

In Sault Ste. Marie (Canada)

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Sault ste. marie (Canada)

  • Duration

    5 Semesters

The RPN to BScN Bridging program is one semester in length (five courses); followed by Years Three and Four of the BScN program. Upon Successful completion of the program, the graduate will have met the College of Nurses (CNO) RN entry-to practice competencies within the five semesters and qualify to write the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX).

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Start date

Sault Ste. Marie (Canada)
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Start date

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About this course

Graduates of the Practical Nursing program who successfully complete the courses in the bridging program will enter BScN at Year Three of the four-year program. Upon successful completion of the BScN program, those who entered the program via the RPN-BScN bridging opportunity will have achieved the program learning outcomes and will have met the College of Nurses (CNO) RN entry-to-practice competencies and qualify to write the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX), along with those students who began studies in the BScN program at Year One.


NOTE: The Bridge semester will be offered part time in starting in January 2023. It will be offered full time starting in January 2024.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Bridge) is not open to international students at this time.

You will be prepared for nursing in traditional settings: community, private practice, acute and chronic care
hospitals and settings yet to be realized. Over the next ten years there is an expected shortage of nurses
provincially, nationally and internationally. Once you graduate, you may choose to specialize in an area of
nursing practice or continue on with your studies at the graduate and post graduate levels. Sault
College Honours BScN graduates will be prepared to create and influence the future of nursing
practice at a political, social and professional level by responding to and anticipating the changing health
care needs of society.

Graduate of an Ontario Practical Nursing (PN) program, since 2005.
70% or 3.0 (on a four-point scale) or higher cumulative program GPA

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Subjects

  • Community Nursing
  • Professional Nursing
  • Nursing
  • Bridge
  • Science

Course programme

Dress code


Lab, Clinical and Community Dress Policies

Identification Pin (name tag) is worn in all hospital and community clinical experiences, as well as forformal presentations.

Nursing Lab Classes/Data Collection: Students wear a royal blue polo shirt with the BScN logo andprofessional pants in a neutral color.

Community Placements: Students wear professional dress. Depending on the location; students maychoose their BScN royal blue polo shirt and professional pants in a neutral color.

Hospitals/Nursing Homes: Royal Blue Uniform with Sault College Honours Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program logo.Warm-Up Jacket, is to be black with the Sault College Honours BScN logo.

Note: Uniforms with the BScN logo are available for purchase in the College Bookstore.

Shoes: Students should be careful and cautious of shoe heel height and shoe sole surface material to helpmitigate any risk of injury and ensure a safe environment (i.e. non-slip).

* Clinical footwear will have a closed toe and heel, be visibly clean, and must be designated only for clinicalpractice. Athletic footwear is commonly worn. If you are unsure about the acceptability of your footwear,please check with your clinical course professor.

Jewellery: small studs, watch with a seconds hand.

Hair: off collar and face. Lengthy braids and ponytails must be secured up above the collar. Facial hair, ifpresent, must be neatly groomed.

Nails: appropriately cut, no polish including clear; false nails not permitted.

Body adornment is to be consistent with clinical agency policy.

Fragrance free products are required. Attention to personal hygiene is expected.

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