Bridging Application: Personal Support Worker Bridge to Practical Nursing (Spring 2026)
This application is open to domestic students only.
This application is for Niagara College Graduates of the Personal Support Worker Ontario College Certificate program (or those students currently enrolled in their last level) to apply to the PSW to PN Bridging opportunity.
While the application deadline is March 15th, the application process will continue until the program reaches capacity. Any applications received after the deadline will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Minimum Admission Requirements:
Applicants must be Niagara College graduates of the Personal Support Worker program on or after June 2008.
PSW graduates must have a minimum overall program GPA of 70%
Apply by the deadline date noted above.
Ranking and selection will be based on the overall program GPA of the Personal Support Worker program. This pathway is highly competitive. This cycle, the capacity to the ‘bridge’ is 30 students.
Conditional offers will be made for qualified applicants currently enrolled in their last level. All conditions must be met prior to the start of classes.
Admission decisions are typically made in late March and classes begin in May. Waiting lists will expire on the last day to enrol each term.
Selection for entry to term 2 of the Practical Nursing fall intake will be based on the average of the 2 Bridging courses (minimum required average of 70%). Admission decisions are typically made mid-July each year.
Sample Education Plan
PSW Graduate
Apply to Bridge (two 7 week courses Spring 2025; NURS1190 and BIOL1170)
Ranking and Selection Process for Term 2 entry to Practical Nursing Fall 2026