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Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses

Tuition fee CA$18,294 per year

The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$14,935), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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Overview

This unique two-year graduate certificate program is geared to experienced internationally educated nurses holding a four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing. The program will support you in acquiring essential nursing knowledge and skills required to practice within the Canadian healthcare system, with a focus on caring for seniors throughout the continuum of care. You will learn from experienced nursing faculty in active learning environments such as state-of-the-art nursing laboratories and immersive simulation suites. Emphasis is placed on the development of professional practices, including nursing assessment, intervention, care planning, critical inquiry and evidence-informed decision-making.

The program is developed based on the College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards and entry-to-practice competencies for Registered Nurses. Learning of Canadian nursing practices will occur through a variety of evaluation methodologies, including scholarly writing, case studies, projects, presentations, and simulated patient encounters. You will apply theory to practice during field placement in diverse healthcare settings, including medicine, surgery, complex continuing care, and long-term care.

This program provides you with extensive hands-on clinical experience, including over 400 placement hours. In addition, in preparation for the nursing registration examination, you will complete NCLEX and OSCE-style courses.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this certificate program will gain valuable experience through theoretical courses and field placements in preparation to write the Canadian national licensing exam for nurses.

Apply Now! January 2025
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Studies commence
Jan 2, 2025
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May 6, 2025
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Sep 2, 2025
Apply Now! January 2025
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Jan 2, 2025
Apply Now! May 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
May 6, 2025
Apply Now! September 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025