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Bridging to University Nursing 9251<br />
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION<br />
1 year/2 semesters Fall Ontario College <strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Certificate</strong> Morningside<br />
A widely-reported national shortage of nurses is expected over the next 10 years. Bridging to<br />
University Nursing helps registered practical nurses advance to a nursing degree. With a curriculum<br />
based on the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) St<strong>and</strong>ards of Practice for Nursing <strong>and</strong> Entry-to-<br />
Practice Competencies for Ontario Registered Nurses, it also prepares you to care for individuals,<br />
groups, <strong>and</strong> communities in multiple settings. The program covers ethics <strong>and</strong> professional practice,<br />
health assessment, skill mastery, <strong>and</strong> caring for clients with acute <strong>and</strong> chronic illness. By applying<br />
theory in a modern nursing lab <strong>and</strong> through a real-world clinical placement, you gain well-rounded<br />
knowledge that sets you up for success in your career <strong>and</strong> in life.<br />
Notes:<br />
1. The Bridging to University Nursing program does not accept transfer credits for ANY Nursing courses obtained through your<br />
Practical Nursing (PN) education. Communication courses taken during PN education may be accepted. This post-diploma<br />
specialty program is designed to build on prior learning obtained through your PN program.<br />
2. When you graduate, you may apply to a post-diploma PN to BScN program (e.g., at Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly<br />
Ryerson University). Graduation from the Bridging <strong>Certificate</strong> at Centennial College does not provide a guaranteed admission<br />
to university. <strong>Graduate</strong>s are encouraged to review appropriate admission requirements to university <strong>and</strong> to know that<br />
applications remain competitive. Please check the University website for current admission requirements: torontomu.ca/<br />
programs/undergraduate/nursing-post-diploma/.<br />
3. The clinical placements will be offered within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). By applying to the program, you agree to have<br />
clinical placement in the GTA.<br />
4. To support your learning, this program requires you to have access to a mobile computing device that meets minimum<br />
hardware requirements. Please visit the program page on our website for details.<br />
5. The official Ministry name for this program is Bridging to University Nursing.<br />
PROGRAM OUTLINE<br />
SEMESTER 1<br />
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2<br />
NUPD-700 Health Assessment<br />
NUPD-701 Acute <strong>and</strong> Chronic Illness Theory<br />
NUPD-702 Acute <strong>and</strong> Chronic Illness Practice<br />
NUPD-703 Ethics <strong>and</strong> Professional Practice<br />
PATH-700 Pathotherapeutics<br />
SEMESTER 2<br />
NUPD-706 Family-Centred Nursing Theory<br />
NUPD-731 Mental Health <strong>and</strong> Crisis<br />
Management Theory<br />
NUPD-735 Advanced Communication <strong>and</strong><br />
Leadership<br />
NUPD-741 Community Nursing Theory<br />
NUPD-743 Mental Health <strong>and</strong> Community<br />
Nursing Practice<br />
NURS-737 Nursing Research<br />
Semester Note: All courses require a minimum C grade<br />
(60 per cent).<br />
COMMUNITY AND<br />
HEALTH STUDIES<br />
CAREER OUTLOOK<br />
Public health nurse / Community nurse / Critical care nurse<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
• Ontario college diploma in practical nursing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher<br />
(B average)<br />
• No repeated courses or failures on all nursing academic transcripts. Applicants must<br />
submit official transcripts from all accredited post-secondary institutions they have<br />
attended.<br />
• English proficiency<br />
Notes:<br />
Please note that admission to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), formerly Ryerson University, is not<br />
guaranteed <strong>and</strong> remains a competitive process. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to review all<br />
admission criteria for TMU prior to application.<br />
For Registered Practical Nurses<br />
• Transcripts from a community college diploma program (inclusion of courses in anatomy<br />
<strong>and</strong> physiology <strong>and</strong> pathophysiology)<br />
• Proof of current registration with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse, Entitled to<br />
Practice with No Restrictions<br />
6. To be eligible to apply to Toronto Metropolitan University’s (formerly Ryerson University) Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing,<br />
students must maintain a competitive GPA with no course repeats or failures in this program (#9251). Please check the<br />
University website for current admission requirements: torontomu.ca/programs/undergraduate/nursing-post-diploma/.<br />
Additional requirements apply prior to clinical placement. Visit the program page on our website for details.<br />
centennialcollege.ca/9251<br />
healthstudies@centennialcollege.ca<br />
416-289-5000 ext. 58068<br />
WATCH PROGRAM VIDEO<br />
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