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IEN Competency Upgrade Pathway (CCIEN) Information

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The courses in the IEN Upgrade Pathway program is now offered at Sheridan College Continuing and Professional Studies via OntarioLearn. To enroll, applicants must meet the school’s admission requirements and confirm with the school program coordinator that the courses selected fulfill the applicant’s competency gaps.

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Program Description

The Competency Upgrade Pathway is for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) who want to qualify as Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) in Ontario. The Pathway consists of 13 courses, 11 theory and 2 skills-based. The theory courses are delivered asynchronously online through OntarioLearn.

The flexible delivery approach allows IENs to address the specific competency gaps, as identified by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in their assessment letter, without having to complete a full program/pathway. The student is expected to take only those courses needed to address the competencies outlined in their individual letter of assessment.

Application Process

To apply for the IEN Competency Upgrade Pathway Program, please complete the application form here.

For more information regarding the CNO’s Competency Assessment Program for IENs, including language proficiency requirements, please visit the CNO website .

For more information regarding the IEN Competency Upgrade Pathway, please visit the Ontario Learn IEN page

Tuition and Supplies

IENs who meet the below criteria are eligible for a tuition award to cover the full tuition cost for these Nursing Transformation competency upgrade courses. Eligible students will also receive a stipend of $400 per course to help them with the costs of books and other supplies.

Note: the stipend is subject to a maximum of $2000 per student. These IEN supports are made possible through funding by the Ontario government. When registering for a course, the college will let you know how to access the tuition award and the supplies stipend.

Applicants are eligible to register into a course(s) if they meet all the following criteria:

You are an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN
You have proof of one of the following
Canadian citizenship status; or
Canadian permanent resident status; or
Appropriate authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) that permits you to engage in the practice of nursing in Ontario.
You have a letter from CNO containing the results of your education assessment and the additional education you need.

Note: It is also strongly recommended that applicants are proficient in English, including in writing, reading, speaking, listening, and comprehension.

Have a CNO letter and not sure what steps to take? Trained as a nurse internationally and don’t have a CNO application number or letter? Our program team is here to help you navigate the Ontario nursing practice and education landscape. We strongly advise to e-mail or call us today at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440

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Program Details

Classes offered: 8

Classes required for completion: 8

Mandatory Classes: 8

A passing grade is required to receive credit for the classes in this Program.

Classes in this Program may be taken in any order.

Price: $3,368.64

Courses Available for this Program

Healing & Episodic Health Challenges - IEN (NURS70800) : Mandatory

In this course, students will focus on experiences of health and healing during episodic health challenges with individuals and families. Students will explore ......(more)

Health and Transitions - IEN (NURS70700) : Mandatory

In this course, you will explore the concepts of health in Canada, with a focus on the impact of health transitions on various stakeholders in different circums ......(more)

Health Assessment - IEN Competency Upgrade Pathway (NURS70500) : Mandatory

In this course, you will combine theoretical and experiential learning focused on the skills of socio-environmental, biopsychosocial, and physical health assess ......(more)

Nursing In Ontario - IEN (NURS70300) : Mandatory

By the end of this course, students will have met RN entry-level competencies for professionalism and Ontario nursing practices to be prepared as generalists to ......(more)

Nursing Informatics - IEN (NURS70200) : Mandatory

By the end of this course, students will have met RN entry-level competencies for nursing informatics to be prepared as generalists to practice safely, com ......(more)

Pharmacology - IEN (NURS70100) : Mandatory

By the end of this course, students will have met RPN or RN entry-level competencies for pharmacology to be prepared as generalists to practice safely, competen ......(more)

Relational Practice - IEN (NURS70600) : Mandatory

This course's focus on Relational Practice prepares you to meet the competencies required for a Registered Nurse's role as Communicator, Leader, Collaborator an ......(more)

Research In Nursing - IEN (NURS70400) : Mandatory

In this course, you will examine concepts related to evidence informed practice. You will explore scientific inquiry within nursing praxis, relevance and use of ......(more)

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