Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) Pathway for Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) is a honours degree in Nursing programme taught at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Honours Degree
Field:Nursing
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) Pathway for Registered Practical Nurses is an accelerated degree completion program for RPNs, delivered full-time on campus over three years and four months rather than the standard four years. The program prepares graduates to provide high-quality nursing care and take on leadership roles within the health care system, teaching in classrooms, laboratories, and clinical settings across diverse healthcare environments. The curriculum integrates multiple ways of knowing, including Indigenous knowledge systems, evidence-informed practice, and intra- and interprofessional collaboration. The pathway is intended for practising RPNs who already hold a College of Nurses of Ontario licence and are building on their college diploma and recent clinical experience rather than starting a nursing degree from a general entry point. Graduates become eligible to write the NCLEX licensing exam and the College of Nurses of Ontario jurisprudence exam to register as a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Graduation from a Practical Nursing Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Evidence of recent RPN work experience, defined as 1,500 hours within the last three years, or receipt of a CNO RPN licence within 12 months of the program's completion date.
