Registered Nurse Pathway to Canada Practice

Credential:

Certificate of Achievement

Program length:

1 Term

Area:

Health & Wellness

School:

School of Health and Wellness

About

The Registered Nurse Pathway to Canadian Practice is designed to support internationally educated nurses (IENs) and inactive or returning nurses in meeting requirements to practice in Canada. This comprehensive program provides the theoretical knowledge, skills and professional competencies necessary to ensure safe and effective nursing practice. This program empowers nurses with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in their professional careers while ensuring high-quality patient care in Canada’s healthcare system.

Admission requirements

Applicants must present one of the following:

  • Official transcript showing completion of a 3-year or 4-year baccalaureate degree in nursing; OR
  • Proof of active or former Registered Nursing license/registration in Canada; OR
  • Official NCLEX certification; OR
  • Official CRNA assessment outlining education assessment and language requirements

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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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To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.

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*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only.  Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

Courses

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Complete the following courses:

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NURS3305Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Registered Nursing Practice2

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NURS3306Registered Nursing in the Canadian Context2

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NURS3307Professional Communication Strategies for Registered Nurses2

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NURS3308Legal Principles for Registered Nursing Practice1

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NURS3309Culturally Informed Nursing for Indigenous Health1

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NURS3500Integrating Clinician and Scholar Roles in Registered Nursing1

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NURS3501Integrating Professional Roles in Registered Nursing1

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NURS3502Integrating Leadership and Advocacy Roles in Registered Nursing1

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NURS3503Integrating Collaboration and Coordination Roles in Registered Nursing1

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NURS3504Essential Nursing Theory for Registered Nurses2

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NURS3505Essential Clinical Skills for Registered Nurses4

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