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Practical Nursing to Compressed Time Frame Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Where Are You Now?

Fanshawe College

Discipline: Nursing

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Practical Nursing

Where Do You Want to Go?

Western University

Degree Qualifications: BScN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Discipline: Nursing

Credential: Degree (other)

Program Title: Compressed Time Frame Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Transfer credits / courses

Admission Pathway
Total 11.75

Semesters Remaining 5

Course Equivalencies Granted

N/A

Requirements

Western agrees to consider for admission to full-time study in Compressed Time Frame BScN degree program to graduates of the Practical Nursing Diploma program at Fanshawe who meet the following requirements: 

a) completion of the two-year Practical Nursing Diploma program with a minimum GPA of 75%, or 3.5, and a competitive overall admission average as determined by the receiving institution for the year in which they apply; and 

b) completion of all courses listed below within Practical Nursing Diploma program with a minimum grade of “C” or 60%:

  1. ANAT 1005 - Anatomy & Physiology 1 (4.0 Credits)
  2. NRSG 1011 - Health & Transitions 1 (5.0 Credits)
  3. ANAT 1012 - Anatomy & Physiology 2 (3.0 Credits)
  4. NRSG 1015 - Health & Transition 2 (5.0 Credits)
  5. NRSG 3011 - Healing & Episodic Health Challenges 1 (4.0 Credits)
  6. NRSG 3013 - Healing & Episodic Health Challenges 2 (6.0 Credits); and 

c) completion of the equivalent of two years of full-time RPN practice experience (3,640 hours in Canada) in the past five years is required if the Practical Nursing Diploma was completed more than five years immediately prior to applying. Applicants must: 

  1. provide a complete Verification of Employment Hours form; and 

d) have RPN registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and be entitled to practice with no restrictions; and 

e) a minimum overall average of 70% on 5.0 full degree courses (equivalent to one full year) at a recognized university; and 

f) completion of CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) with a competitive score. 

 

In order to be considered for admission to a receiving institution under this agreement, Fanshawe students must submit an application through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre by February 15th of the year in which they are seeking admission and provide the Admissions Office with their academic transcripts by March 1st of that year. 

 

Admissions decisions are within the sole discretion of the receiving institution and cannot be appealed. Applicants who meet the requirements set out above are not guaranteed admission under this Agreement.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 80%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

To graduate with the Compressed Time Frame Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Western University, students must successfully complete the 11.75 courses listed below. Western will provide Fanshawe with written notice of any changes to these course requirements.

 

Western Credit Weight - Western Course Number Western Course Name 

0.5 FCE - N1200A/B Foundations of Nursing Practice 
0.5 FCE - N1225A/B Health Assessment 
0.5 FCE - N2240F/G Introduction to Health Informatics Within Nursing 
0.5 FCE - N2250A/B Ways of Knowing: Research 
0.25 FCE - N2500Q/R/S/T Professional Practice: Medication Administration 
0.5 FCE - N2600A/B Mental Health Care 
0.25 FCE - N2660Q/R/S/T Professional Practice: Mental Health 
0.5 FCE - N3310A/B Health in a Global Context 
0.5 FCE - N3340A/B Ways of Knowing: Data Analysis 
0.5 FCE - N3420A/B Principles of Public Health 
0.5 FCE - N3456A/B Indigenous Health: The Influence of Policy and Practices 
0.5 FCE - N3630A/B Clients with Health Challenges II 
0.25 FCE - N3800Q/R/S/T Professional Practice II: Clients with Health Challenges 
0.5 FCE - N3820A/B Microbiology and Immunology for Nursing Students 
0.5 FCE - N3900A/B Professional Practice III: Clients with Health Challenges 
0.5 FCE - N4320A/B Professional, Ethical and Legal Obligations: A Critical Appraisal 
0.5 FCE - N4400A/B Advanced Concepts for Professional Practice 
0.5 FCE - N4440A/B Future Directions for Nursing & Health Care 
0.5 FCE - N4410A/B Professional Practice: Clients with Complex Health Challenges 
2.0 FCE - N4461W/X Professional Practice: Integrative Practicum 
0.5 FCE - 2420A/B Pathology for Nursing 
0.5 FCE - 2060A/B Introduction to Pharmacology and Therapeutics

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

This Agreement is effective as of September 1, 2021 and shall continue in force unless terminated as set out below. 

a. Any party may terminate this Agreement upon ninety days’ written notice of termination to the other parties. No applicants will be considered for admission by that receiving institution giving notice of termination after the date of such notice. 

b. Notwithstanding paragraph (a), if Western decides to terminate this Agreement due to changes to the Fanshawe Program’s curriculum or course content, this Agreement shall terminate on a date that is the earlier of ninety days after written notice of termination is given to Fanshawe, or the date that the changes were made by Fanshawe. 

c. Regardless of any notice of termination, students accepted into the Compressed Time Frame Bachelor of Science in Nursing program under this Agreement prior to issuance of a notice of termination shall be permitted to complete their studies under the terms of this Agreement

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

Contact Information for Western University:


Western University
Office of the Registrar - Undergraduate Admissions,
WSS Building Room 3140
London, Ontario
N6A 3K7

E-mail address: welcome@uwo.ca
Website: welcome.uwo.ca


Last Updated: January 30, 2024