Last updated on 2026-02-02
Program overview
The Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses is a unique two-year graduate certificate program designed for experienced internationally educated nurses who hold a four-year bachelor's degree in nursing. This program aims to equip students with essential nursing knowledge and skills necessary to practice within the Canadian healthcare system, particularly focusing on caring for seniors throughout the continuum of care. Students will engage in active learning environments, including nursing labs and immersive simulation suites, while developing professional practices such as nursing assessment, intervention, care planning, and critical inquiry. The program is aligned with the College of Nurses of Ontario's professional standards and entry-to-practice competencies for Registered Nurses.
Program structure
The Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses program is structured as follows:
- Program Length: 2 years
- Delivery Mode: Hybrid
- Field Placement: Over 400 placement hours in diverse healthcare settings, including medicine, surgery, complex continuing care, and long-term care.
- Unique Course: Transition to Nursing Practice course, approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
This program emphasizes hands-on clinical experience and prepares students for the nursing registration examination through NCLEX and OSCE style courses. Students will learn through various evaluation methodologies, including scholarly writing, case studies, projects, presentations, and simulated patient encounters.
Featured Experiences
- Extensive hands-on clinical experience with over 400 placement hours.
- Active learning environments, including nursing labs and immersive simulation suites.
- Field placements in diverse healthcare settings, providing real-world experience.
- Transition to Nursing Practice course, which supports registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Preparation for nursing registration examination through NCLEX and OSCE style courses.
Career Options
Graduates of the Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses program can pursue various career opportunities in Canada, including:
- Registered Nurse: Provide direct patient care, administer medications, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist: Focus on a specific area of nursing practice, providing expert advice and support to nursing staff and patients.
- Nursing Educator: Teach and mentor nursing students in academic settings, helping to shape the next generation of nurses.
- Healthcare Administrator: Oversee nursing departments or healthcare facilities, managing operations, budgets, and staff.
- Community Health Nurse: Work in public health settings, promoting health education and disease prevention in communities.
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