Perseverance Pathway (Post-RPN to BScN Advanced Entry)

Perseverance Pathway (Post-RPN to BScN Advanced Entry)

Deadline to Submit: January 31, 2026

Ontario Tech University is strongly committed to student success, recognizing that students come from diverse backgrounds and tailors academic support to meet these needs.

The Perseverance Pathway pathway addresses gaps that may exist due to systemic and individual circumstances and the efforts of RPN’s who have persevered in their attempts to enter a RPN to BScN program. By providing an alternative approach, students can reach their potential and enter the Registered Nurse profession.

This competitive process is designed to support a select group of students who have applied unsuccessfully two consecutive years to the RPN to BScN Program. These students have previously maximized their GPA through the upgrading process (merit points) and are unable to meet the academic threshold. These applicants are given individual consideration through this process.

We invite potential applicants to complete this form in an effort to consider their application more holistically, based on other characteristics beyond academic criteria. Circumstances beyond the student’s control may have precluded them from achieving the academic standing required for admission to this program.

Your responses below will be reviewed by the Faculty of Health Sciences and ranked according to the following rubric.

Criteria	Excellent	Strong	Moderate	Not a Good Fit	Not Applicable
GPA	5 points	4	3	1 or less	Did not meet threshold
Perseverance (how many times applied)	5 or greater	4	4	3	1
Upgrading	10 or greater	8 or less	6 or less	4 or less	1
Overall	5	4	3	2	1

Personal Information

Please list the information below exactly how you have entered it on the OUAC application.
Name Name First Last
Email
Ontario Tech Student Number
Must be 9 digits. Currently Entered: 0 digits.
RPN Program Information

Provide information on the college where you completed your RPN diploma.
Please list the post-secondary institution where you completed your Practical Nurse education:
RPN Program Start Date (MM/YYYY)
RPN Program Completion Date (MM/YYYY)
Previous Ontario Tech Applications

In this section, please check off all the previous terms you have applied to the Post-RPN to BScN program at Ontario Tech and have been unsuccessful.
Dates of previous applications - select all that apply.

Dates of previous applications - select all that apply. Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 Fall 2021 Fall 2020 Fall 2019 Fall 2018 Fall 2017 Fall 2016 Fall 2015 Fall 2014
Short Answer Questions

Please provide a response for the following questions. The fields are limited to 150 words, so plan your responses accordingly.
Describe how life circumstances have prevented you from achieving the GPA required for admission into the RPN-to-BScN program. (150 words or less)
Maximum of 150 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
Describe your work experience as an RPN.
List the area(s) and the role(s) of work experience, including the dates:
Which courses have you taken to upgrade your GPA? Include year and institution.
How have the above courses benefitted your practice? (150 words or less)
Maximum of 150 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
What supports do you have to ensure your success in the RPN-to-BScN Program? (150 words or less)
Maximum of 150 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
How do you see admission into the program assisting you in your career journey? (150 words or less)
Maximum of 150 characters allowed. Currently Entered: 0 characters.
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