Foundation in Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing Bridge

Admission Requirements: Admission requires graduation from a two-year Practical Nursing diploma program approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario with a cumulative program GPA of 65 percent or higher. Applicants must hold a full Registered Practical Nurse licence in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have worked as an RPN in Ontario within the past five years on at least a part-time or casual basis, with clinical hours potentially considered. Applicants need Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent resident status, or authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act permitting nursing practice in Ontario. Before clinical placements, students must complete AODA and Workplace Health and Safety Awareness training, hold a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (HCP) certificate renewed annually, a Standard First Aid certificate valid for three years, N-95 mask fit testing valid for two years, an annual criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening, annual WHMIS certification, and provide proof of required immunizations including COVID-19. The page states no separate English-language test-score requirement for this bridge program.