Registered Nursing Bridging Program For Internationally Educated Nurses

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Registered Nursing Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, there are specific academic requirements that must be met. Here are the key points:

• A letter from the College of Registered Nurses Saskatchewan (CRNS) or from the regulatory body in the province where the student resides recommending the candidate for the program.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Valid Transferring, Lifting and Repositioning (TLR) certification is required prior to entry into the clinical practice education experience. The cost of TLR certification is your responsibility.
• Valid CPR Health Care Provider "C" AED or equivalent is required prior to participating in the clinical practice education experience. The cost of CPR certification is your responsibility.
• Valid immunization is required prior to participating in the clinical practice education experience.
• A Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to participating in the clinical practice education experience. A student may be declined access to a clinical placement based on the contents of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of current N95 respirator mask testing prior to entry into the clinical practice education experience. The cost of N95 respirator mask testing is your responsibility.
• Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of 2015 WHMIS Globally Harmonized System (GHS) certification upon admission into the program. Recertification will be required every three years to remain valid. The cost of WHMIS certification is your responsibility.

For international students, it is essential to demonstrate proficiency in English if your first or primary language is not English. This can be done through:

• Completion of International English Language Testing Scores (IELTS) with an overall minimum score of Band 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.5 in each component.
• Completion of Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) with the following acceptable scores:
  • Speaking: 8
  • Writing: 7
  • Listening: 9
  • Reading: 8

For any clarification and support regarding the application process or requirements, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction and examination at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. If your first or primary language is not English, and/or your country is not exempt, you will need to provide evidence of having the English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing necessary to be successful in the Saskatchewan Polytechnic program to which you are applying.

For the Registered Nursing Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses, the following English language proficiency tests are accepted:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Module: An overall band score of 7.0 with a 7.0 or higher in Speaking.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-based (iBt): A minimum overall score of 90 with minimum sub-scores of 20 in Reading and Writing, 26 in Speaking, and 22 in Listening.
• Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST): A minimum score of 4.5 in each of Listening, Reading, and Writing and a score of 5.0 or higher in Speaking.
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) and CAEL CE: A minimum score of 70 with a minimum sub-score of 70 in all components.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.