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.
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.
Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.
Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, Refugee/Protected Persons selected by IRCC, or work permit holders.
*NOTE: Participants holding an open or closed work permit with the condition: “Unless authorized, prohibited from attending any education institution, or taking any academic, professional or vocational training course” are not eligible for this educational training program. For further guidance, please contact IRCC regarding options such as removal of conditions or other available pathways.
Must hold a degree equivalent to the Canadian standard.
Practiced nursing within the last 5-7 years
Although not required, participants who already hold NCLEX certification, as recognized by CRNA.
Participants who have been assessed by CRNA and have a letter with the results of their education assessment and additional education or language requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) in Canada are are eligible for this program if they have an active LPN license, meaning that they have clinical experience or currency of practice. LPNs who have only completed the LPN program without any practice will not be considered to have clinical experience or currency of practice. In addition, the LPN must have a Bachelor Nursing degree/Diploma (equivalent to BSc Nursing in Canada) from their home country as this program is exclusively for IENs.
Learn more about what CRIEC offers through our P2P for IENs program
Check out the Registered Nurse Pathway to Canada Practice program.
Through the School of Health and Wellness, it’s possible.
In just two years, you could become a Licensed Practical Nurse, Pharmacy Technician, Health Care Aide, and more.
Together, we can make it happen.
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345 - 6 Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB T2G 4V1
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