The School of Nursing has formed a number of partnerships with Ontario health care agencies that allow current RPNs the opportunity to study part-time towards a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. This program is offered through distance education and takes five years to complete.
Theory based courses are offered through online delivery, while practicum based courses are offered either within the health care agency that the student is employed by or one of our other partner agencies.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
You must be employed at one of our partner health care agencies to be eligible to apply for admission consideration. See the list of partners below.
Although students are required to be employed at a partner agency, this does not guarantee that you will be having placements at your own agency. We arrange the clinical placements as close to your home address as possible, however, students may be required to travel up to 100km for placements. There are some areas where students will be required to travel over 100km for placements. Locations marked with a * will require this additional travel.
If your employer has not developed a partnership with Nipissing University, but is interested in more information they can contact the School of Nursing, Nipissing University, e-mail nursing@nipissingu.ca or 705-474-3450 ext 4567.
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- Program Fees
- RPN to BSCN Blended Learning Program Student Handbook 2024-2025
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- Registration Information
- Study Plan - Students beginning in fall 2024
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Application Expenses
Students are responsible for all associated costs and expenses incurred for application to or while enrolled within any Nursing program.
These may include, but are not limited to, the following: required lab/practicum equipment and/or supplies, licensure preparatory requirements, transportation to and from any theoretical and/or practicum course placement, etc.
Additionally, students are responsible for all costs associated with non-academic requirements for clinical practicum. Once enrolled, students will receive specific instructions on the non-academic requirements and submission criteria from the Clinical Clearance Office. All correspondence will be sent via the students Nipissing University email account.
Non-Academic Clinical Clearance Requirements
Clinical Incident Form
Credential Assessment Form
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The Record of Student Development (RSD) is Nipissing University's way of recognizing that learning is happening everywhere on campus. It is a formal record, otherwise known as a co-curricular transcript, where you can include workshops, volunteer experiences, awards, activities, and on campus employment experiences that you participate in throughout your degree.
Each RSD Approved activity in our database is linked to competency areas employers are looking for such as:
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To see the full list of competencies and get started building your Record of Student Development go to: rsd.nipissingu.ca
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Administration
Program Manager, RPN to BScN ProgramsRegistered Practical Nurse (RPN) to BScN Blended ProgramExtension4850EmailWebsite—
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Full-time Faculty
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Assistant Professor, Program ChairRegistered Practical Nurse (RPN) to BScN Blended ProgramExtension4769Website—
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Staff
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Distance Education Coordinator, (Leave)Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to BScN Blended ProgramExtension4044EmailWebsite—
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After graduation, you will be eligible to write the national licensing exam. Upon successful licensure, you will enter a rewarding profession of endless opportunity within health care.
Graduates of the Nipissing University School of Nursing commence their nursing careers within local, national and international health care delivery environments. Many excel in their careers to become leaders in nursing and health care organizations.
Nipissing takes pride in knowing that, as a graduate of the nursing program, you will be equipped with the required nursing knowledge, skills, and competencies that you will need to meet your goals. You will be well positioned to work within the many domains of nursing such as public health, community and hospital nursing, health education, and case management. You may also consider future directions in academic or research institutions, furthering your education with graduate studies, or starting your career in today’s complex health care system, research-related jobs,or administration. Whatever career path you choose, Nipissing will have prepared you for a rewarding and challenging experience
Nipissing University’s programs in the School of Nursing are approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Our programs are also accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing.
The School of Nursing is proud to be designated by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization.