Path2Practice for IENs

This program helps bridge your nursing qualifications and experience with what is needed to meet the healthcare standards and work requirements in Alberta.

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Program length

3 Terms

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Health & Wellness

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About

Breaking down barriers: Empowering internationally educated nurses

The Path2Practice for IENs (Internationally Educated Nurses) program is designed to help nurses who were educated outside of Canada start their nursing career in Alberta.

This program helps bridge your nursing qualifications and experience with what is needed to meet the healthcare standards and work requirements in Alberta.

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About CRIEC

CRIEC is a robust not-for-profit organization that seeks to effectively and efficiently connect newcomer professionals with strategies designed to lead to successful employment outcomes. Our specially designed initiatives have resulted in 80% of our clients finding gainful employment in their chosen fields within 3-6 months of competing our programs.

Admission requirements

Program Eligibility Criteria

Residence Status

Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, Refugee/Protected Persons selected by IRCC, or work permit holders.

Educational Requirements

Must hold a degree equivalent to the Canadian standard.

Currency of Practice

Practiced nursing within the last 5 years.

NCLEX Certification

Although not required, participants who already hold NCLEX certification, as recognized by CRNA.

CRNA Assessment

Participants who have been assessed by CRNA and have a letter with the results of their education assessment and additional education or language requirements.

English Language Proficiency

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  • IELTS Academic: Listening 7.0, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.0 or
  • CELBAN: Listening 9, Reading 8, Writing 7, Speaking 8

If you do not meet this language requirement, you are eligible for English Language Learning (ELL/ICC) with the following:

  • IELTS Academic: Minimum score of 6.0 in all areas or
  • CELBAN: Listening 8, Reading 7, Writing 6, Speaking 7

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

Academic upgrading

Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.

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