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Curriculum & Program Timeline - RPN Stream A

Curriculum & Program Timeline - RPN Stream A

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Curriculum & Program Timeline - RPN Stream A

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The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing is committed to providing students with the best possible learning experience. RPN Stream A within the 19-month Compressed Time Frame (CTF) Program spans two academic years. Students take courses in the summer between the two academic years, before completing the final two terms of the program.

All students in any stream of the Compressed Time Frame program are expected to maintain a full-time program of study. In exceptional circumstances and only with special permission (special permissions may be issued by the academic advisor on behalf of the Dean), a student may make modifications to this course load.

Progression Requirements

All students in the BScN CTF Program (RPN Stream A) must:

  • Successfully complete all courses for each term before proceeding to the next term
  • Meet the progression requirements and maintain clinical skills in all courses at a satisfactory level
  • Complete the program within four academic years calculated from the initial date of registration in the School of Nursing
  • Submit documentation for all medical and non-medical pre-placement requirements

Please Note: unless otherwise specified, students in the Compressed Time Frame BScN Program will adhere to the undergraduate program policies.


Curriculum for students entering program:

Fall 2026 And Beyond Fall 2025Fall 2024

Fall 2026 and beyond

Students will begin to gain an understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and ethical foundations of the nursing profession and nursing practice. Concepts such as health promotion, relational practice, social determinants of health, social justice, and person-centered collaborative care are emphasized. An introduction to health informatics in nursing is also explored.

Theory-Based Courses

  • Nursing 1140A – Introduction to Health Informatics within Nursing
  • Nursing 1201A – Foundations of Nursing Practice
  • Nursing 2440A – Pathophysiology
  • Nursing 2500Q – Laboratory: Medication Administration
  • Nursing 2630A – Nursing Care for Clients with Acute & Chronic Health Challenges I
  • Nursing 3800R – Simulation: Clients with Health Challenges
  • Nursing 3820A – Microbiology & Immunology for Nursing Students

Students will build upon their knowledge from first level and gain deeper insights and experience with more diverse populations. Concepts related to mental health care as well as application of principles in simulation are experienced. Students spend additional time in the clinical laboratory learning more advanced techniques related to aseptic technique and medication administration.

Theory-Based Courses

Simulation/Clinical-Based Courses

A deeper focus on acute and chronic healthcare considerations will be discussed by students in theory and simulation environment, as well as the clinical settings in acute care medicine and surgery. Research methodologies, and evidence-informed practice in nursing are also emphasized throughout this level.

Theory-Based Courses

Clinical-Based Course

  • Nursing 4410A – Clinical Application: Applying Advanced Care Concepts

Students will enter the fourth level ready to apply knowledge in their integrative practicum experience where they will work alongside a nurse preceptor preparing them to enter the profession as a novice Registered Nurse.

Clinical-Based Course

  • Nursing 4461X – Integrative Practicum

Students will begin to consolidate their knowledge in classes that explore ethical theories and the legal aspects of nurses’ role, nursing regulation and practice standards, social justice, leadership and advocacy. Students will examine the role of the nurse in shaping and influencing future directions in health and health care related to economics, technology innovation, power, and policy.

Theory-Based Courses

  • Nursing 1120B – Community Models of Care
  • Nursing 3340B – Analyzing Data
  • Nursing 4320B – Professional, Ethical & Legal Obligations: A Critical Appraisal
  • Nursing 4440B – Nurses as Leaders in System Transformation
  • Nursing 4499U – Capstone

Fall 2025

Students will begin to gain an understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and ethical foundations of the nursing profession and nursing practice. Concepts such as health promotion, relational practice, social determinants of health, social justice, and person-centered collaborative care are emphasized. An introduction to health informatics in nursing is also explored.

Theory-Based Courses

Students will build upon their knowledge from first level and gain deeper insights and experience with more diverse populations. Concepts related to mental health care as well as application of principles in simulation are experienced. Students spend additional time in the clinical laboratory learning more advanced techniques related to aseptic technique and medication administration.

Theory-Based Courses

Simulation/Clinical-Based Courses

A deeper focus on acute and chronic healthcare considerations will be discussed by students in theory and simulation environment, as well as the clinical settings in acute care medicine and surgery. Research methodologies, and evidence-informed practice in nursing are also emphasized throughout this level.

Theory-Based Courses

Clinical-Based Course

  • Nursing 4410A – Clinical Application: Applying Advanced Care Concepts

Students will enter the fourth level ready to apply knowledge in their integrative practicum experience where they will work alongside a nurse preceptor preparing them to enter the profession as a novice Registered Nurse.

Clinical-Based Course

  • Nursing 4461X – Integrative Practicum

Students will begin to consolidate their knowledge in classes that explore ethical theories and the legal aspects of nurses’ role, nursing regulation and practice standards, social justice, leadership and advocacy. Students will examine the role of the nurse in shaping and influencing future directions in health and health care related to economics, technology innovation, power, and policy.

Theory-Based Courses

  • Nursing 1120B – Community Models of Care
  • Nursing 3340B – Analyzing Data
  • Nursing 4320B – Professional, Ethical & Legal Obligations: A Critical Appraisal
  • Nursing 4440B – Nurses as Leaders in System Transformation
  • Nursing 4499U – Capstone

Students entering the RPN Stream Fall 2024

Students will begin to gain an understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and ethical foundations of the nursing profession and nursing practice. Concepts such as health promotion, relational practice, social determinants of health, social justice, and person-centered collaborative care are emphasized. An introduction to health informatics in nursing is also explored.

Theory-Based Courses

Students will build upon their knowledge from first level and gain deeper insights and experience with more diverse populations. Concepts related to mental health care as well as application of principles in simulation are experienced. Students spend additional time in the clinical laboratory learning more advanced techniques related to aseptic technique and medication administration.

Theory-Based Courses

Lab/Simulation-Based Courses

A deeper focus on acute and chronic healthcare considerations will be discussed by students in theory, the clinical laboratory and simulation environment, as well as the clinical settings in acute care medicine and surgery. Research methodologies, and evidence-informed practice in nursing are also emphasized throughout this level.

Theory-Based Courses

  • Nursing 2250A – Understanding and Using Research
  • Nursing 3500A – Nursing & Family Health
  • Nursing 3630A – Nursing Care for Clients with Acute & Chronic Health Challenges II

Simulation/Clinical-Based Courses

  • Nursing 3800Q – Simulation: Clients with Health Challenges (Simulation-based course)
  • Nursing 3900B – Clinical Application: Nursing Care of Clients with Health Challenges

Students will begin to consolidate their knowledge in classes that explore ethical theories and the legal aspects of nurses’ role, nursing regulation and practice standards, social justice, leadership and advocacy. Students will examine the role of the nurse in shaping and influencing future directions in health and health care related to economics, technology innovation, power, and policy. Advanced clinical concepts are explored with a deeper understanding and application of clinical judgment in theoretical courses, as well as in clinical placement.

Theory-Based Courses

  • Nursing 3310A (0.5 credit) – Health in a Global Context
  • Nursing 4320A (0.5 credit) – Professional, Ethical and Legal Obligations: A Critical Appraisal
  • Nursing 4401W (1.0 credit) – Integration of Advanced Concepts for Nursing Practice
  • Nursing 4440A (0.5 credit) – Nurses as Leaders in System Transformation

Clinical-Based Course

  • Nursing 4410A – Clinical Application: Applying Advanced Care Concepts

Students will enter the fifth level ready to apply knowledge in their integrative practicum experience where they will work alongside a nurse preceptor preparing them to enter the profession as a novice Registered Nurse.

Clinical-Based Course

RPN Stream A

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