Program Transfer Search
Practical Nursing to Compressed Nursing
Where Are You Now?
Algonquin College
Discipline: Nursing
Credential: College Diploma (2 year)
Program Title: Practical Nursing
Where Do You Want to Go?
Trent University- Peterborough
Degree Qualifications: BScN(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Science Nursing
Discipline: Nursing
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Compressed (28-month) Nursing
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Students who completed the Practical Nursing Diploma program within the past five years will receive the following 5.0 transfer credits:
- 0.5 NURS 1002H - Introduction to Foundational Practice Concepts
- 0.5 NURS 1010H - Relational Inquiry
- 0.5 NURS 1020H - Clinical Practice in a Residential Setting
- 0.5 NURS 2000H - Health Promotion and Population Health
- 0.5 NURS 3021H - Clinical Practice Focused on Chronic Disease Management
- 0.5 BIOL 1500H - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
- 0.5 BIOL 1501H - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
- 0.5 PSYC 1020H - Introduction to Psychology Part 1: Experimental and Biological Bases of Behaviour
- 0.5 unassigned Nursing credit at the 2000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 1000 level
Requirements
To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Algonquin College's Practical Nursing Diploma program within the past five years;
- a minimum overall average of 75%;
- registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. This requirement will be waived for students who enter the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) within six months of graduating from the Practical Nursing Diploma program.
*NOTE: Admission to the Nursing degree program is competitive, and as a result, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
N/A
Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes
Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.
A complete degree completion map for the Compressed Nursing program is available through the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing's website.
Language of Instruction
English
Cancellation Policy
The transfer credit block for graduates of this program will be reviewed annually and adjusted, as necessary, to account for curriculum changes.
Documentation
No additional pathway documentation available.
Contact / Apply
Nursing Admissions
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
nursingadmissions@trentu.ca
Check the Trent University- Peterborough website for more information.
Last Updated: May 20, 2026