Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses

Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses only accepts applications from International Students.

Conestoga College’s Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses is a unique two-year graduate certificate program for experienced internationally educated nurses holding a four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing. The program will help students gain the nursing knowledge and skills needed to practice in Canada, with a focus on caring for seniors throughout the continuum of care.

Students will learn from experienced nursing faculty in active learning environments such as nursing labs and immersive simulation suites. Emphasis is placed on developing 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. Students 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 students extensive hands-on clinical experience, including over 400 placement hours. Additionally, in preparation for the nursing registration examination, graduates will complete NCLEX and OSCE-style courses.

Tuition for this two-year program is $15,383 per year (two terms).

What You’ll Learn

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to plan individualized care supporting health promotion and disease prevention in complex and non-routine patient environments.
• Integrate evidence-informed research, theory, and critical inquiry within the context of the Canadian healthcare system to inform nursing practice and advance clinical judgment.
• Model personal and professional responsibility, accountability, self-regulation, and ethical practice as a Registered Nurse when caring for clients and their families to meet Canadian nursing regulatory standards, practices, and legislation.
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations and the healthcare team to form partnerships and improve health outcomes for individuals, families, groups, and communities.