Bridging to University Nursing for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN)

How To Apply

You may also be interested in the Flexible, Online Hybrid or Full-time options:

Bridging to University Nursing - IEN is a two-semester program for internationally educated nurses who must fill theoretical or practical gaps in their learning, as identified by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). This graduate certificate program is also accessible to domestic graduates who require an updated education or practice to reinstate their registration as a nurse with the CNO.

The curriculum of this nursing program is based on the CNO's Standards of Practice for Nursing and Entry to Practice Competencies for Ontario Registered Nurses. Its aim is to provide a solid foundation for nursing practice by focusing on ethics and professional practice, health assessment, skill mastery, and caring for clients with acute and chronic illness. An emphasis on caring for individuals, groups and communities in acute care, mental health and community settings will add an exciting and unique aspect to this health care program.

To ensure you're prepared for the field, this School of Community and Health Studies program will provide you with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in clinical settings under the direction, facilitation and guidance of faculty.

When you complete the Bridging to University Nursing program, you'll have the ability to:

Apply general skills that will facilitate the practice of nursing, ongoing learning and self-development, including effective communication and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrate scholarly writing;
Apply decision-making models that reflect critical thinking and self-reflection;
Appropriately assess knowledge using research outcomes;
Acquire basic technological literacy skills;
Understand self and society and its institutions to assume a role as a responsible citizen;
Practice from a primary health care perspective with multicultural client populations;
Provide nursing care to clients in complex health care situations.
fulfill your requirements as identified by the CNO

Notes

The Bridging to University Nursing program does not accept transfer credits for ANY Nursing courses obtained through your Practical Nursing (PN) education. Communication courses taken during PN education may be accepted. This post-diploma specialty program is designed to build on prior learning obtained through your PN program.
This program is designed to fulfill your CNO Competency Gaps or Return to Safe Practice Requirements Only. This program does not enable you to apply to Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)’s post diploma BSCN program.
The clinical placements will be offered within Great Toronto Area. By applying to the program, you agree to have clinical placement in Great Toronto Area.

Program Overview

You may also be interested in the Flexible, Online Hybrid or Full-time options:

When you complete the Bridging to University Nursing program, you'll have the ability to:

Apply general skills that will facilitate the practice of nursing, ongoing learning and self-development, including effective communication and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrate scholarly writing;
Apply decision-making models that reflect critical thinking and self-reflection;
Appropriately assess knowledge using research outcomes;
Acquire basic technological literacy skills;
Understand self and society and its institutions to assume a role as a responsible citizen;
Practice from a primary health care perspective with multicultural client populations;
Provide nursing care to clients in complex health care situations.
fulfill your requirements as identified by the CNO

Notes

The Bridging to University Nursing program does not accept transfer credits for ANY Nursing courses obtained through your Practical Nursing (PN) education. Communication courses taken during PN education may be accepted. This post-diploma specialty program is designed to build on prior learning obtained through your PN program.
This program is designed to fulfill your CNO Competency Gaps or Return to Safe Practice Requirements Only. This program does not enable you to apply to Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)’s post diploma BSCN program.
The clinical placements will be offered within Great Toronto Area. By applying to the program, you agree to have clinical placement in Great Toronto Area.

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Career Options and Education Pathways

Program Highlights

Evidence-based practices will be threaded throughout the delivery of the program.
As part of the Bridging to University Nursing program, you'll gain an understanding of nursing knowledge acquisition, and how to use and apply research to complex client care situations.
The School of Community and Health Studies houses a well-equipped nursing lab that will be available for independent and self-directed practice.
During applied labs and clinical experiences, opportunities will exist to develop communication and leadership skills at an advanced level.
Clinical placement will allow you to network.
The needs of adult and English-as-a-second-language students will be supported.
The certificate that is earned will provide evidence of reflective, competent and up-to-date practice.

Career Outlook

Registered nurse
Public health nurse
Community nurse
Critical care nurse
Coronary care nurse
Intensive care nurse
Trauma nurse

Education Pathways

Graduates of the Bridging to University Nursing (Internationally Educated Nurses) graduate certificate program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.

Partner Institution	Degree
Toronto Metropolitan University	Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Degree completion for RPNs

Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.

For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.

Areas of Employment

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

For nurses who have obtained a nursing diploma or degree out-of-country or out-of-province and do not hold a current certificate of registration in Ontario:

Proof of Citizenship or Permanent Residency in Ontario
Interview with the Program Coordinator required prior to submitting an application
A Letter of Direction from the College of Nurses of Ontario stating the practice/educational areas which do not meet baccalaureate entry to practice requirements
Proof of English language proficiency
Proof of successful completion of a nursing program from country of origin or equivalent
Out-of-province applicants must have completed a two-year diploma in practical nursing

For nurses who have an expired certificate of registration in Ontario and do not have evidence of current and/or safe nursing practice:

A Letter of Direction from the College of Nurses of Ontario outlining the requirements for re-entry or safe practice requirements accompanied by a CNO letter of direction specifying 400, 600 or 700 hours of clinical practice and relevant course content must be completed

Candidates with a "Gap" letter not accompanied by a letter of direction with hours direction are not eligible for the program.

Additional Requirements

English language proficiency

For students who will be attending Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) to meet the CNO competency gaps:

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (B average) in all courses attended at Centennial College
No repeated courses or failures on all nursing academic transcripts
Proof that you are registered with the CNO as an RPN

Clinical Placement Requirements

How to Apply

The application process for these programs differs from other programs at the College. The Program Coordinator, will assess every application and determine acceptance into the program. As a result, you need to follow the following step by step approach for applying to the bridging program.

Step 1: Apply to 9252 (RN) on the OCAS (Ontario College Application Services) website. There is a $125 charge to apply.

Step 2: Once you have applied, you will receive documents from Centennial College acknowledging your application. Within this document, you will be given a Centennial College student number. Use that number to call the assessment centre at 416-289-5300 and book your English Assessment; this is free of charge and can only be completed once per year.

Step 3: After you have completed the English Assessment, please email the Program Coordinator (BridgingIEN@centennialcollege.ca) your student number and your program number.

Step 4: The Program Coordinator will respond to your email providing direction regarding how to proceed from there.

Tuition and Fees

Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.

Student	Tuition (2 Semesters)	Ancillary Fees	Total
Canadian	$2,721.00	$1,186.34	$3,907.34
International	$16,649.00	$1,674.52	$18,323.52

Technology Requirements

Bring IT programs will require students to own and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements.

Note: If you require accommodation for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your BringIT programs (click for recommendations). If you wish to access disability services, please make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000, ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.

Have questions? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our Bring IT Program.

Students from this program will require to own/purchase a device and software relevant to the program:

Minimum Recommended Specifications:

Windows Laptop with:
- Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent processor
- 4GB or more of RAM
- 250 GB HD (SSD not required)
- Windows 10 operating system
- Built-in webcam (or USB webcam)
  - NOTE: A Chromebook is NOT recommended as a suitable alternative and a MacBook (all models) is a suitable alternative
Recommended:
- Built-in Ethernet port
- Audio/mic combo
- A solid-state drive (SSD)
- A laptop with a battery life of 3 hours or better

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 10mbps download speed is highly recommended. Some courses have more advanced system requirements.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

1. Apply generic skills at a beginning level that will facilitate the practice of nursing, ongoing learning and self-development including:

2. Practice from a primary health care perspective with a multicultural client population including individuals, families, groups and communities.

3. Provide nursing care to clients in complex health care situations where predictability of outcomes tends to be uncertain.

4. Manage a health care team of varying skill mixes to make appropriate use of resources.

5. Provide safe, effective and ethical nursing care that meets the current College of Nurses of Ontario Professional Standards for Registered Nurses.

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Bridging to University Nursing for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN)

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