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  Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Bridging Pathway

      120 Units

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      Please note that admission to the Honours Bachelor of Science Nursing - Bridging Pathway for Winter 2026 is in collaboration with Algonquin College.

      The Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Bridging Pathway is designed for Registered Practical Nurses with : a two-year Ontario College Diploma (or the equivalent) in practical nursing, experience practicing as an RPN in Ontario within the last 5 years at full scope of practice for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months full- or part-time OR have received their RPN license within the past calendar year and a College of Nurses of Ontario registration in good standing. This compressed timeframe program allows for direct entry into Year 3 of the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Ottawa after successful completion of 6 predetermined university courses. Students can upgrade their education from diploma prepared practical nurse to degree-prepared Registered Nurse in 6 terms (2.5 years).

      This program is offered in English in collaboration with Algonquin College.

      The passing grade for all nursing (NSG) courses is C+.

      Course List
        Code                                               Title                                    Units  
        Courses Obtained as Transfer Units upon Admission                                         
        ANP 1105                                           Human Anatomy and Physiology I           3 Units
        ANP 1106                                           Human Anatomy and Physiology II          3 Units
        ANP 1107                                           Human Anatomy and Physiology III         3 Units
        ENG 1100                                           Workshop in Essay Writing                3 Units
        HSS 1101                                           Determinants of Health                   3 Units
        PSY 1101                                           Introduction to Psychology: Foundations  3 Units
        NSG 2113                                           Introduction to Nursing Science          3 Units
        NSG 2313                                           Introduction to Nursing Practice         3 Units
        NSG 2317                                           Health Assessment                        3 Units
        PSY 2114                                           Lifespan Psychology                      3 Units
        PHS 3300                                           Pathophysiology                          3 Units
        Electives                                                                                 
        9 elective course units                            9 Units                                
        Total:                                             42 Units                               
        
        Course List
          Code                                  Title                                                                       Units  
          Compulsory Courses at the 1000 level                                                                            
          HSS 1100                              Microbiology and Immunology                                                 3 Units
          Compulsory Courses at the 2000 level                                                                            
          NSG 2105                              Transition to the Role of Registered Nurse                                  3 Units
          Compulsory Courses at the 3000 level                                                                            
          NSG 3103                              Theory in Nursing                                                           3 Units
          NSG 3105                              Care of Adults Experiencing Illness                                         3 Units
          NSG 3107                              Family-Centered Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illness             3 Units
          NSG 3111                              Care of the Childbearing Family                                             3 Units
          NSG 3123                              Community Health Nursing                                                    3 Units
          NSG 3127                              Nursing Professionalism and Ethics                                          3 Units
          NSG 3137                              Practicum: Mental Health                                                    3 Units
          NSG 3301                              Research in Nursing                                                         3 Units
          NSG 3305                              Practicum: Care of Adults Experiencing Illness                              3 Units
          NSG 3307                              Practicum: Family-Centered Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illness  3 Units
          NSG 3311                              Practicum: Childbearing Family                                              3 Units
          NSG 3320                              Mental Health Nursing                                                       3 Units
          NSG 3323                              Practicum: Community Health Nursing                                         3 Units
          PHA 3112                              Clinical Pharmacology                                                       3 Units
          Compulsory Course at the 4000 level                                                                             
          NSG 4134                              Political and Economic Contexts of Health Care                              3 Units
          NSG 4245                              Practicum: Consolidation                                                    9 Units
          NSG 4330                              Complex Nursing Care                                                        3 Units
          NSG 4430                              Practicum: Complex Nursing Care                                             6 Units
          SAI 4120                              Interprofessional Health Care Practice                                      3 Units
          Optional Courses:                                                                                               
          3 course units from:                  3 Units                                                                   
            HSS 2381                            Quantitative Methods in Health Sciences: Continuous Variables                      
            HSS 2382                            Quantitative Methods in Health Sciences: Categorical Variables                     
          3 course units from:                  3 Units                                                                   
            PHI 1370                            Philosophical Issues in Health Care                                                
            PHI 2396                            Bioethics                                                                          
          Total:                                78 Units                                                                  
          
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