Nursing - Advanced Entry Program

Applicants will be considered for admission if they have completed at least 20 credits (equivalent to 2 years of full-time study) in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution. Completion of prerequisite courses is also required (listed below).

• Completion of the required 20 undergraduate credits must be within 5 years of the applicant’s start in the Nursing Advanced Entry program. Graduation from a program of studies is not required (e.g., if an applicant voluntarily withdrew after the second or third year of their studies, they will be considered for admission).
• The admission requirements must be complete by June 30 of the admission year. If the required courses have not been completed at the time of application, proof of enrollment must be submitted by February 1.
• Applicants must have a minimum overall average of B (75% or 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale) in their top 20 semestered courses or 10 full-year courses. The courses used to calculate an average will be selected from any year and program of study. Repeated courses will be considered and the grade in the most recent attempt will be included in the average calculation. An applicant’s entire post-secondary record will be considered when their application is reviewed.
• Applicants must complete the prerequisite courses (listed below) at the university level. Note the number of courses required in each subject area. Prerequisite courses must be completed within 5 years of the applicant’s start in the Nursing Advanced Entry program.
• Applicants must have achieved a minimum grade of C- (60%) in all prerequisite courses, as per the grade recorded on the transcript.

Additional Notes:

• Course results of credit/no credit (CR/NCR) or pass/fail (P/F) cannot be used to meet average or prerequisite subject requirements.
• TMU’s mature student guidelines don’t apply.
• Due to competition, grades/averages above the minimums may be required.
• The submission of secondary school transcripts is not required.

The following applicants will not be considered for admission to this program:

• Applicants with any previous nursing studies (including domestic and international education). This means applicants who have enrolled in, or completed, a nursing program such as BScN, RN diploma or PN diploma.
• Applicants who are required to obtain a study permit to study in Canada.

Prerequisite course requirements

Note that 2.0 credits/courses are required in human physiology/human anatomy and human physiology, as well as social sciences and/or humanities. Applicants should compare their course outlines with the details provided below to ensure course eligibility.

Additional Nursing Program Requirements

All nursing students, to practice nursing, must be active participants, working with, and providing care to, diverse populations inclusive of male, female, and LGBTQ2S individuals. Students who are unable to meet this requirement will jeopardize their progress in the program.

Before undertaking this program, students should be aware that, under the provisions of the Regulated Health Profession and Nursing Acts, to qualify to write the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registration exams they must:

1. Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or be authorized under the Immigration Act (Canada).
2. Not have any criminal convictions including those under the Narcotic Control and Food and Drugs Acts.
3. Not have been the subject of proceedings with respect to professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity in another health profession in Ontario, or in nursing in another jurisdiction.
4. Not be suffering from a mental or physical disorder which makes it desirable in the public interest that you not practice. (Refer to  (PDF file) Requisite Skills and Abilities for Nursing Practice in Ontario (external link)  fact sheet on the CNO website.) In addition, and in accordance with the policy of the program, the Public Hospitals Act, other legislation and the requirements of the practice placement settings, the Practice Requirements Record must be completed in its entirety by a student's health care provider, and all supporting documents must be attached. Practice Requirements Record form with full instructions and submission deadlines can be obtained from the Central Placement Office (CPO) website.
5. Communicable diseases immunization details as specified in the Practice Requirements Record.
6. Vulnerable Sector Screening – Police Reference Checks are done to protect clientele who are considered 'vulnerable persons.' A 'clear' police check means that there is currently no police record found for that individual in the jurisdiction surveyed. A 'not clear' police check means that there is a police record found for the individual for an undisclosed reason. Students are required to keep the original vulnerable sector screening – police reference check. It is the placement agency that will make the decision whether or not to accept the student for placement. This agency decision may require the student to self-disclose the particulars of the 'not clear' police check.
   Students have the right to not disclose the particulars of the 'not clear' police check.
7. Students denied placement by the agency on the grounds of a 'Not Clear' police check will not be able to complete their practice placement and will jeopardize their progress in the program.
8. Students who live in the City of Toronto must obtain an application form from the program site of admission. Students who live in other municipalities or provinces must obtain the application from their local police agency.
9. Students are required to be tested and fitted for a respiratory mask. Students will then carry a card with them that indicates the type and model of mask they have been tested for. At time of testing, students must remove facial hair and any clothing covering their face to ensure a proper seal. Likewise, in the event that students are required to wear a mask during their placement, students must remove facial hair and any clothing that covers their face.
10. Students are required to obtain Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Healthcare Provider (HCP) Level certification for placement purposes. This certification must be renewed annually and must remain valid for the entire duration of each clinical placement. Students should register for a course that offers either “In-Class Format” or “Blended Format” (First Aid and CPR-BLS combined). These courses are available through various recognized First Aid training providers across the Greater
    Toronto Area (GTA). Students are responsible for ensuring the training provider meets the required certification standards.
11. Students who fail to meet the above requirements will not be permitted to begin their nursing practice courses and will be subject to academic penalties.