The Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Bridging Pathway is designed for Registered Practical Nurses with : a two-year Ontario College Diploma (or the equivalent) in practical nursing, experience practicing as an RPN in Ontario within the last 5 years at full scope of practice for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months full- or part-time OR have received their RPN license within the past calendar year and a College of Nurses of Ontario registration in good standing. This compressed timeframe program allows for direct entry into Year 3 of the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Ottawa after successful completion of 6 predetermined university courses. Students can upgrade their education from diploma prepared practical nurse to degree-prepared Registered Nurse in 6 terms (2.5 years).
This program is offered in English in collaboration with Algonquin College.
The passing grade for all nursing (NSG) courses is C+.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Courses Obtained as Transfer Units upon Admission | ||
| ANP 1105 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 Units |
| ANP 1106 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 Units |
| ANP 1107 | Human Anatomy and Physiology III | 3 Units |
| ENG 1100 | Workshop in Essay Writing | 3 Units |
| HSS 1101 | Determinants of Health | 3 Units |
| PSY 1101 | Introduction to Psychology: Foundations | 3 Units |
| NSG 2113 | Introduction to Nursing Science | 3 Units |
| NSG 2313 | Introduction to Nursing Practice | 3 Units |
| NSG 2317 | Health Assessment | 3 Units |
| PSY 2114 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 Units |
| PHS 3300 | Pathophysiology | 3 Units |
| Electives | ||
| 9 elective course units | 9 Units | |
| Total: | 42 Units | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses at the 1000 level | ||
| HSS 1100 | Microbiology and Immunology | 3 Units |
| Compulsory Courses at the 2000 level | ||
| NSG 2105 | Transition to the Role of Registered Nurse | 3 Units |
| Compulsory Courses at the 3000 level | ||
| NSG 3103 | Theory in Nursing | 3 Units |
| NSG 3105 | Care of Adults Experiencing Illness | 3 Units |
| NSG 3107 | Family-Centered Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illness | 3 Units |
| NSG 3111 | Care of the Childbearing Family | 3 Units |
| NSG 3123 | Community Health Nursing | 3 Units |
| NSG 3127 | Nursing Professionalism and Ethics | 3 Units |
| NSG 3137 | Practicum: Mental Health | 3 Units |
| NSG 3301 | Research in Nursing | 3 Units |
| NSG 3305 | Practicum: Care of Adults Experiencing Illness | 3 Units |
| NSG 3307 | Practicum: Family-Centered Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illness | 3 Units |
| NSG 3311 | Practicum: Childbearing Family | 3 Units |
| NSG 3320 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 Units |
| NSG 3323 | Practicum: Community Health Nursing | 3 Units |
| PHA 3112 | Clinical Pharmacology | 3 Units |
| Compulsory Course at the 4000 level | ||
| NSG 4134 | Political and Economic Contexts of Health Care | 3 Units |
| NSG 4245 | Practicum: Consolidation | 9 Units |
| NSG 4330 | Complex Nursing Care | 3 Units |
| NSG 4430 | Practicum: Complex Nursing Care | 6 Units |
| SAI 4120 | Interprofessional Health Care Practice | 3 Units |
| Optional Courses: | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Quantitative Methods in Health Sciences: Continuous Variables | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Health Sciences: Categorical Variables | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Philosophical Issues in Health Care | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Total: | 78 Units | |