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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

Degree Qualifications: BSc(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Science

Discipline: Multiple

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Multiple Major

Transfer credits / courses

25%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 5.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students will be awarded the following 5.0 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 the block of transfer credits, students must have:

  • Successfully completed Algonquin College's Practical Nursing Diploma;
  • A minimum overall average of 75%.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Students pursuing majors for which introductory credits are not provided through the transfer credit block may be encouraged to complete courses in the term prior to entering Trent University full-time. Consultation with an academic advisor is strongly encouraged (http://trentu.ca/advising). 

Program Residency Requirement

Courses required and campus location will depend on the specific major chosen. Visit https://trentu.ca/futurestudents for a list of available programs. Degree requirements are available at https://trentu.ca/calendar. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising). 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

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

Contact / Apply

Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrent@trentu.ca 
http://trentu.ca/transfer 
http://trentu.ca/pathways 


Last Updated: May 20, 2026