CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses

CARE

This project is an extension to the current CARE program and includes assessment and interviews with potential candidates, as well as exam preparation courses. Participants receive individual feedback and tutoring, occupation-specific language training including workshops on documentation, telephone communication and cross cultural effectiveness. Clinical workplace experience is also offered through health agencies in Ontario. The project is being adapted for delivery to three under-serviced communities in south-western Ontario.

Contact:
Phone: 416-226-2800
Email: info@care4nurses.org

York University

Evaluating Eligibility for Registration through a PLAR Process for Internationally Educated Nurses (PLAR Centre)

This project is developing a fair and transparent mechanism to evaluate "BScN equivalency" in knowledge, skill, and judgment, based on the College of Nurses of Ontario Entry to Practice Competencies. The project is designed to promote greater access to registration for Internationally Educated Nurses, many of whom arrive with  specialized knowledge and skill but not necessarily a paper credential that can be evaluated using traditional methods.
Contact:
Heather Maunder
Phone: 416-736-2100 ext. 30009
Website: www.atkinson.yorku.ca/NURS/IEN/

York University

Assess Knowledge and Skills and Provide Required Education and Workplace Experience for Internationally-Educated Nurses

The BScN for internationally-educated nurses program consists of a  four-month Qualifying Pre-session that leads to admission into a  modified Post-RN program, which may be completed in four consecutive terms of full-time study.  Program elements of the pre-session include  academic instruction and support, professionally relevant English  language instruction, Canadian workplace experience through clinical  practicum opportunities in both hospital and community agencies, and formal and informal mentorship activities. 

Contact:
Sue Coffey, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Phone: 416-736-2100 ext. 20186

Mohawk College

Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN)

This project assists internationally educated nurses to gain accreditation and/or employment as practical nurses or personal support workers. The program consists of assessment and recognition of prior learning and experience, supported work experience, vocational skills and  academic training, and occupation-specific language training. Successful graduates will attain a post-secondary education credential. 

Contact:
Nancy Brown, Continuing Education, Health Sciences
Phone: 905-540-4247 ext. 26705

Waterloo-Wellington Training and Adjustment Board

Health Sector: Fast Track to RPN

This project assists in moving internationally trained health professionals, including medical doctors, through the Registered Practical Nursing Program at a highly accelerated rate to retrain them as Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and to prepare them to write the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Practical Nursing Examination. Upon completing the program, graduates will be prepared to either work as RPNs or pursue a nursing degree.

Contact:
Carol Simpson
Phone: 519-622-7122
Website: www.wwtab.com

Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks

Institutional CELBAN for Internationally Educated Nurses

This project is developing a language assessment tool for nurses entering bridge training programs, replacing the standardized tests currently used, such as TOEFL.  The new assessment tool will highlight clinical and workplace language skills, an important component of bridging projects. This new tool will compliment an existing Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment (CELBAN), used to assess language proficiency in licensure exams, but will have been designed specifically to assess entry into bridging programs.

Contact:
Lucy Epp
Phone: 204-945-0588
E-mail: celas@rrc.mb.ca
Website: www.celban.org