Overview

The Registered Practical Nurse (Blended Delivery) at Nipissing University offers a flexible pathway for current healthcare professionals to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This innovative programme is specifically structured to support Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) who wish to advance their academic qualifications without leaving the workforce. By integrating distance education with practical experience, the university ensures that students can balance their professional responsibilities with rigorous degree-level studies.

Why Registered Practical Nurse (Blended Delivery) at Nipissing University?

The curriculum is delivered through a sophisticated blended model where theoretical components are completed entirely online. This allows for a high degree of geographical flexibility, catering to students across Ontario.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 28000 per year
National fee: CAD 7027 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Nursing Health Assessment
Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
Community Health Nursing
Nursing Research
Leadership and Management in Nursing
Maternal-Child Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Complex Health Challenges

Careers with Registered Practical Nurse (Blended Delivery)

Graduates of this programme are eligible to write the national licensing examination to become Registered Nurses. The degree opens doors to a wide variety of professional environments and specialized roles.

Many alumni progress into senior leadership positions within local and national healthcare delivery systems, utilizing the advanced clinical and management skills gained during their studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Biology and Biochemistry

Academic Writing

Clinical Practicum for RPN to BScN

Health Challenges

Technical Statistics
Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

North Bay, Canada

Disciplines

Nursing View 114 other Bachelors in Nursing in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

83

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

official transcripts from all institutions (domestic or international) previously or presently attended, secondary schools, colleges and universities (Domestic and international applicants who have attended postsecondary institutions outside of North America must have their transcripts assessed;
proof of name change, if academic documents show a name other than that under which application is made (i.e. marriage registration, notarized statements of legal name change or other legal documents); and,
evidence of English language proficiency, if English is not the applicant’s first language.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Nipissing University and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28000 CAD / year

≈ 28000 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7027 CAD / year

≈ 7027 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $7,221.60/year

Living costs

North Bay

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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