Join the solution to Ontario’s nursing crisis

Tuition-free competency upgrade courses for internationally educated nurses (IENs) who want to qualify as Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) in Ontario.

Join the IEN Upgrade Pathway Program Information Session on April 17, 2023 at 6:00PM.

Apply to the Program by completing the IEN Competency Upgrade Pathway

Application Form

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FIND YOUR OWN PATHWAY IN NURSING.

There’s never been a better time to become an RPN or RN in Ontaro.

Ontario urgently needs over 24,000 RPNs and RNs.
The strong demand for RPNs and RNs in Ontario is projected to continue until at least 2031.
Sheridan Continuing and Professional Studies, in partnership with Colleges Ontario and OntarioLearn, offers a series of tuition-free competency upgrade courses.

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Who should apply?

The courses offered are intended for IENs who have received notification in writing from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) indicating a requirement for additional education. The notification letter provided by the CNO will specify the competencies that need to be addressed. These courses have been specifically designed to address those competencies and offer a streamlined path for fulfilling the CNO’s Education Requirement.

Competency Assessment Form

To identify your learning needs, you should review your Competency Assessment Form and then refer to the list of courses below to determine which courses match your requirements. Unless specified otherwise, the courses are available online and can be completed asynchronously, allowing you to work at your own pace while meeting assignment deadlines.

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UPGRADEYOUR PATHWAY IN NURSING.

IEN Competency
Upgrade Courses available:

Healing and Episodic Health Challenges

Health and Transitions

You must meet ALL of the following
criteria to apply:

You are an IEN
(Internationally Educated Nurse)
You have proof of the following:
- Canadian citizenship status; OR
- Canadian permanent resident status; OR
- Appropriate authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) that permits you to engage in the practice of nursing in Ontario
You have a letter from the CNO
Containing the results of your education assessment and the additional education you need.

IF YOU’RE TRAINED AS An IEN – WE’LL HELP YOU EARN YOUR UPGRADE

Find out how to qualify for Sheridan’s IEN Upgrade.

Join the IEN Upgrade Pathway Program Information Session on April 17, 2023 at 6:00PM.

Apply to the Program by completing the IEN Competency Upgrade Pathway

Application Form

For general information and to speak to an Academic Advisor:

Phone

Call our Opportunity Centre at (905) 874-4440.

Email

Email us at caps@sheridancollege.ca, and we will respond back within 1-2 business days.

Admission Requirements

Do you meet the requirements?

These courses are restricted to students with a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Letter of Assessment and/or Program Coordinator’s Approval. Students who meet this requirement, and are interested in taking these courses, are asked to complete the Expression of Interest Form.

Expression Of Interest Form

Program Fees

Fees below are approximate:

Term 1 Domestic Course Tuition: $2,750
Term 2 Domestic Course Tuition: $1,200
Textbook Fees: $550 (includes 3 online textbooks and access to Evolve elearning site activities)
Additional Materials: students will require a lab kit for this program. (A materials fee of $141.26 is included in the tuition, but is non-refundable after the first class.)

Ontario Needs You!

The Facts

50,000

RPNs

There are currently 50,000 RPNs working in Ontario, according to the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN).

29%

practice > five years

But nearly 29% of Ontario’s RPNs intend to practice for less than 5 years, creating a serious shortage – and an opportunity for those to advance in nursing. (WeRPN)

22,000

short

In fact, Ontario is estimated to be nearly 22,000 registered nurses (RN) short on a per-capita basis, according to the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO).

60,000

shortage

The Canadian Nurses Association predicted a shortage of about 60,000 RNs across Canada by 2022.

15,000

aren’t practising

About 15,000 Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) in Ontario aren’t practising as a nurse, despite their qualifications. (RNAO)