PSW to PN Bridge (NTI)
Description
DESCRIPTION
This is a new bridge initiative for working PSWs who wish to continue their studies toward qualifying to practice in Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).
The courses are designed to offer flexible study options for working PSWs for core components of the bridging to Practical Nursing programs offered at Durham College.
Students who successfully complete each of the above pathway courses with a minimum passing grade of 60% (*80% in Math for Practical Nurses) are eligible to apply through the Ontario Colleges’ Application Service (OCAS) for direct admission into Semester Two of the Practical Nursing (PN) Diploma Program. (Durham College’s PN diploma program runs on weekdays, in person and full time.)
Graduates of approved PN programs are eligible to apply to the College of Nurses of Ontario to write the registration exam to practice in Ontario as an RPN.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The PSW to PN bridge courses are available to PSWs who:
- Graduated with a 65 percent average from a PSW program in Ontario that meets the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities program standards (includes PSW programs offered by the public colleges, private career colleges, and district school boards in Ontario).
- Have worked as a PSW in Ontario within the last five years.
- International students are not eligible to apply for this program.
Notes: If you do not meet these criteria and are interested in exploring options for becoming a Practical Nurse, please visit the Practical Nursing program page.
PSW TO PN BRIDGE COURSES
PSW TO PN BRIDGE COURSES
The PSW to PN bridge consists of six courses and are offered online, asynchronously. Students are not required to take all courses simultaneously.
- ANAT 1584 - Anatomy & Physiology
- NURS 6580 - Nursing Theory Bridge
- NURS 6582 - Nursing Professionalism
- MATH 1584 - Math for Practical Nurses
- HASS 6580 - Health Assessment*
- NURS 6581 - Transition to Practical Nursing
*Note, Durham College’s PSW to PN bridge program does not require students to complete the HASS 6580 - Health Assessment course. Other colleges may require this course and we encourage students to confirm your college’s entrance requirements prior to enrolling into this course.
Courses completed within a PSW program are not eligible for credit transfer recognition for courses in the PSW to PN Bridge offering.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Durham College
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: PNTI
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.