Practical Nurse to Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Bridge

Program at a glance

Credential

Degree

Work experience

Clinical/fieldwork placement

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

Area of study

Health Sciences

Length

10 months + completion of BSN Year 3 and 4

Your path to your BSN

This program builds on your LPN experience and provides a flexible, supportive path to becoming a registered nurse (RN). You will gain essential skills in clinical decision-making, care planning, and evidence-based practice.

Practical nursing students practicing checking a patients heart rate

PN to BSN courses are designed to support students and are flexible to allow learners to work while studying.

Start at Camosun, finish at UVic

After successfully completing two semesters of coursework at Camosun, you’ll transition into the second-year spring practicum of the 51�Թ�app/University of Victoria's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Information sessions
Attend an info session to learn more about the PN to BSN Bridge program.

Why choose the PN2BSN Bridge Program?

Seamless transition: Recognizes your LPN education and experience, reducing redundancy in coursework.
A foundation for success: Build a strong foundation for the 51�Թ�app/UVic’s BSN program.
Flexible learning: Courses are designed with evolving case studies and adaptable structures to fit working professionals.
Hands-on experience: Gain clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills for complex healthcare environments.
Pathway to RN Licensure:��After completing the bridge and 51�Թ�app/UVic program, you will be ready for the and to meet .
High demand: Registered nurses are in high demand across B.C., Canada, and worldwide.
Career opportunities: Many opportunities exist for BSN graduates to specialize, travel, and pursue graduate education in disciplines such as nursing, public health, or leadership.

Indigenous priority admissions��

For a limited time each year, 51�Թ�app offers priority seating for qualified��Indigenous students in��all��Health and Human Services programs.

The��Indigenous Limited Priority Admissions��process is approved by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.

How to apply for an��Indigenous priority seat.

What to expect

The courses build on your LPN experience, focusing on clinical decision-making, care planning, ethics, and evidence-based care for acute and chronic conditions. You'll also refine communication and documentation skills from an RN perspective.

Clinical practice takes place mainly in Greater Victoria, with some evening and weekend shifts. During the Fall and Winter semesters, you'll engage in a mix of theory, labs, and hands-on nursing practice. After two semesters, you'll transition into the BSN program to complete your degree.

Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

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Below is an example of the Fall 2025 cohort's schedule (subject to change). Fall 2026 will have a different course schedule.

Year one

Fall (Sept to Dec) –��Academic term one

Full-time, one day a week on campus (Monday)
- ENG 151 or equivalent:��Online or in-person
- NURS 112:��Online (asynchronous)
- NURS 252:��3-hour lab on campus + 3 hours online (asynchronous)

Winter (Jan to Apr) – Academic term two

Full-time, 3 days on campus (Monday to Wednesday)
- HLTH 111:��Online or in-person
- NURS 253:��3-hour lab on campus (Monday) + 3 hours online
- NURS 233:��Two 2-hour classes per week on campus
- PHIL 250:��One 3-hour class per week on campus

Merge into BSN cohort

Spring (May to Jun) –��

Full-time (Monday–Saturday)
- NURS 290:��Three��consecutive��8-hour clinical shifts per week

Year two

Fall (Sept to Dec) –��Academic term five

Full time course load, 5 days on campus/week (Monday-Friday)
- See the Nursing (Baccalaureate of Science) program in the Academic Calendar for��.

Transfer to UVic

Complete Year 3 and 4 (Terms 6, 7 and 8) at the .

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PN to BSN program handbooks

Find current student information in the��School of Health and Human Services��and BSN program��handbooks.

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Practical Nursing Bridge, Baccalaureate of Science

$6,030 (domestic)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:��Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards��

Admission requirements for fall 2025 intake

Requirements for previous academic years can be found within the .

One of:
Completion of Biology 12 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 with at least 73%.
Or Camosun Alternative:

73% in BIOL 090
73% in BIOL 103
73% in BIOL 126

One of:
C+ in English 12:

English Studies 12
English 12
English 12 First Peoples

Or:
C in Camosun Alternative:

ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
ELD 097
ELD 092 and ELD 094
ELD 103 and ELD 104

All of:

Graduate of a recognized Practical Nursing diploma or certificate program.
Currently licensed to practice with no restrictions as an LPN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
A letter from an LPN employer or supervisor describing satisfactory work performance and suitability for the PN2BSN bridge program.
All students must complete the English Language Proficiency��as per the University of Victoria's (UVic) .
Complete the
- Acknowledge and understand the requirements for registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as laid out in the .��

Notes:

Entry to the PN2BSN program is competitive and preference for admission will be given to those with higher academic standing.
GPA for competitive entry ranking will be calculated on the required high school and Practical Nursing program courses.
The program will maintain a short waitlist for entry into the same year, pending withdrawals or deferrals. In extenuating circumstances, an invited applicant may apply for a one year deferral. The waitlist will not be retained for future years. Those applicants meeting the academic requirements, but not gaining a seat in the year of application will need to reapply resubmit academic information already provided.
Students who are not in good standing at 51�Թ�app or the University of Victoria, or in a healthcare program at another institution are ineligible to apply.