Diploma RPN to BScN Degree - 755
OSAP Eligible
Overview
Individuals interested in the McMaster RPN to BScN program at Mohawk College will submit their application through OUAC (Ontario University Application Centre). Applicants will select: Nursing RPN to BScN (Mohawk) Program Code: MRM
Deadline:
Deadlines for applications: February 1
Please refer to the following website for updated deadlines: Ontario University Application Centre Deadlines
If you have admissions-related questions please contact bscnadm [at] mcmaster.ca (bscnadm[at]mcmaster[dot]ca).
Program Highlights
- Direct entry into the BScN Degree Program.
- Students receive 30 units of advanced credit and enter at Level II. The two Level II core nursing courses are designed to assist students in transitioning to the baccalaureate program.
- Curriculum is planned for three years of full-time study. Students are allowed six years after the first ‘nursing’ course to complete the program requirements.
- This is a collaborative program of McMaster University offered at Mohawk College. Students choose to attend one of the two sites and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree from McMaster University.
- Curriculum is unique in that it emphasizes person-centered learning within a problem-based approach, uses tutorial classes and facilitates self-directed learning.
What you'll learn
- This program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the diploma Practical Nursing diploma program.
- Curriculum is designed so that the study of nursing, the humanities, and the physiological, psychological and social sciences are interrelated and threaded throughout the program.
- University-level anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology
- Community and population health principles and practices.
- Evidence-informed decision making and clinical judgment at the registered nurse level.
- Research methodology and critical appraisal skills allowing you to understand and apply research literature to everyday nursing practice.
Program Length
3 academic years (periods of 8 months)
Admission
Admission
- For Admission Requirements for the Post RPN to BScN Stream please review the McMaster University website.
- For questions related to admission contact bscnadm@mcmaster.ca.
Individuals interested in the McMaster RPN to BScN program at Mohawk College will submit their application through OUAC (Ontario University Application Centre). Applicants will select: Nursing RPN to BScN (Mohawk) Program Code: MRM
Deadline:
Deadlines for applications: February 1
Please refer to the following website for updated deadlines: Ontario University Application Centre Deadlines
If you have admissions-related questions, please contact bscnadm [at] mcmaster.ca (bscnadm[at]mcmaster[dot]ca).
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2022 - 2023 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Total Ancillary Fees | $1,763.12 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A |
| Mandatory Program Fees | $108.00 |
| Domestic Tuition | $6,398.72 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $8,269.84 |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
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- If your program includes a clinical, practicum, or field placement, you may be required to complete Preplacement Non-Academic Requirements (NARs). Full details will be provided in your classes. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks). More information can be found on the Preplacement Services webpage.
- You will also be required to purchase a program-specific lab kit each semester of your program. Full details will be provided in your classes. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks).
Additional Information
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.
As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Available Financial Assistance Resources:
- OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)
- Working on Campus
- Additional Sources of Funding
- Financial Assistance Home Page
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Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
Program of studies (POS) for the Diploma Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to BScN Degree program
Visit the McMaster University website for the Program of Studies (opens new window)
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Through a mix of on-campus labs and clinical simulations.
- By applying combined theoretical knowledge with practical skills during clinical placements.
- Apply cumulative program knowledge through a capstone project.
Pre-clinical requirements
All accepted applicants are required to complete certain requirements prior to clinical placement and are responsible for the associated costs. Details about pre-placement requirements will be emailed to you once you accept your offer of admission.
To be eligible for field/clinical placement, you must not have been convicted of any offence for which you have not been pardoned. If your Police Check is 'not clear', your acceptance and suitability for placement is at the discretion of the agency. Mohawk College cannot guarantee placement changes if refused by the agency.
Clinical placements
• Clinical placements may occur at locations that are not accessible by public transit. Students should expect to either have access to a car or the ability to supply their own transportation when attending clinical placements in our catchment area that includes Hamilton, Brantford, Halton, Niagara, Norfolk and surrounding regions
• Students are responsible for their own travel and costs to clinical placements.
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- Registered Nurses practise independently or in teams with other health professionals to care for diverse clients across the lifespan.
Where you could work includes:
- Traditional settings in hospitals, nursing homes, public health, visiting nursing agencies
- Case managers for community care access centres
- Entrepreneurs owning and managing health/nursing care businesses
- Researchers in nursing care, education and health care
- Educators of individuals, families, communities and nursing students.
Opportunities for grads
- Upon successful completion of the PN program and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) licensing exam, candidates will become members this regulated profession.
- Membership with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO).
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. To start a new program at Mohawk, you must apply via ontariocolleges.ca.
Transfer from
You can transfer to the Diploma RPN to BScN Degree - 755 from the following programs:
Practical Nursing
Receiving Program
Diploma RPN to BScN Degree
Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.
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