PGCert in Bridging to University Nursing for Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)

You may also be interested in the Bridging to University Nursing - Flexible option. Bridging to University Nursing is a two-semester graduate certificate program that helps registered practical nurses (RPNs) transition to a degree in nursing. Recent key program changes include exciting new and updated courses that will enhance the learning experience at Centennial College, making our program even more flexible and student-centred. The Bridging to University Nursing program's curriculum is based on the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice and Entry-to-Practice Competencies for Ontario Registered Nurses. It will aim to provide a solid foundation for nursing practice and the transition from PN to RN by emphasizing cultural awareness, ethics and professional practice, health assessment, pharmacology, skill mastery, nursing leadership, research, and caring for clients with acute and chronic illness. An exciting and unique aspect of this health program will be its focus on caring for individuals, groups and communities in acute care settings. To ensure you're prepared for the field, this School of Collaborative Nursing program will give you opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in clinical settings under the direction, facilitation and guidance of faculty. When you complete the Bridging to University Nursing program, you'll have the ability to: Utilize scholarly communication, collaboration and relational skills in a variety of healthcare settings to ensure and enhance the professionalism of practice. Incorporate information, communication technologies and digital tools to support nursing practice that meets evidence-informed, organizational, ethical, regulatory and legislative requirements. Examine the language, process and goal of research, and the implications of research findings on clinical practice at a foundational level. Engage in self-inquiry, relational inquiry and critical reflection to develop strategies and practice of self-care as a health-care provider. Utilize professional development resources and supervision to increase professional capacity, mentoring, learning and leadership skills. Develop the capacity to work with all individuals, families and groups, including those that identify with Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, as well as members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ and communities with disabilities, by identifying systemic inequities and barriers, integrating practices such as trauma-informed care and respecting the inherent rights to self-determine. Demonstrate advanced clinical practice as an RPN transitioning to an RN utilizing theoretical knowledge, critical reasoning, clinical judgment and problem-solving skills in the provision of care to individuals, families, groups and communities with acute/complex/unpredictable care outcomes. Participate as part of an inter-professional health-care team, making appropriate use of resources, while building strategic partnerships using the Three-Factor Framework for decision making. Provide safe, therapeutic, ethical, compassionate and culturally responsive nursing care that meets the current College of Nurses of Ontario Professional Standards for Registered Nurses. Notes: The Bridging to University Nursing program does not accept transfer credits for ANY nursing courses obtained through your Practical Nursing (PN) education. Communication courses taken during PN education may be accepted. This post-diploma specialty program is designed to build on prior learning obtained through your PN program. When you graduate, you may apply to a post-diploma PN to BScN Program (e.g., at Toronto Metropolitan University). Graduation from the Bridging Certificate at Centennial College does not provide a guaranteed admission to university. Graduates are encouraged to review appropriate admission requirements to university and to know that applications remain competitive. Please check the Toronto Metropolitan University website for current admission requirements.