This unique two-year graduate certificate is geared towards experienced internationally educated nurses holding a four-year bachelor's degree in nursing. The program will support students in acquiring essential nursing knowledge and skills required to practice within the Canadian healthcare system. Students will learn from experienced nursing faculty in active learning environments including state-of-the-art nursing labs 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. 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 with extensive hands-on clinical experience, including 400 placement hours. In addition, NCLEX and OSCE style courses will be completed in preparation for the nursing registration examination.
