Admission Requirements for Registered Nurses to access Degree Completion
Admission to the Bridge-in component requires a separate application be sent to Admissions at TRU by April 1st and is based on meeting the following program requirements.
- Proof of CRNBC registration and active practising membership as a Registered Nurse in British Columbia which must be maintained for the duration of the program.
- Canadian citizenship, Landed Immigrant status or valid student permit issued by Canada (indicating TRU as a place of study).
- Satisfaction of the TRU English requirement, which can be met by any ONE of the following:
- English 12/English 12 First Peoples with a minimum of 80% within the last 3 years prior to admission, or LPI Level 5 within the last 2 years.
- Specific equivalency to TRU ENGL 1100 (3 credits).
Full-time students not exempted from the requirement must register in ENGL 1100 or equivalent courses required to meet the English requirement before the end of their second year. Part-time students are encouraged to complete their English requirement as soon as possible, but are not required to do so until they have accumulated 6 credits.
- Student must be enrolled in the degree completion portion of the BSN program in order to take NURS courses.
Residency Requirements
- 50% of post-diploma course work must be done at TRU.
- PLAR courses through TRU count towards residency requirements.
- PLAR courses through other institutions count as 'transfer' credits.
- May transfer up to 22.5 credits towards the required 45 credits.
- The 75 'block credits' awarded for nursing diploma will not be considered as an element of residency requirements.
Progression Requirements
- Maintain a 2.33 grade point average throughout the program.
- Maintain active British Columbia Registered Nurses Association membership.
- Complete degree requirements in 6 years.
For more information contact Debra Clare, BScN Student Advisor
250-377-6169
dclare@tru.ca