International Nursing License Preparation
1 year – Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Prepare for your regulatory exam to practice in Ontario!
Overview
Upcoming intakes: Fall 2025
This program is intended for internationally educated nurses (IENs) who have an International Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing degree and who are seeking the opportunity for further preparation to apply to the College of Nurses of Ontario for regulatory licensing. In accordance with the Professional Standards for Registered Nurses in Ontario, students will learn to provide safe, ethical, competent care for a diverse client population in the province of Ontario as a member of the health care team.
For further information on the College of Nurses of Ontario’s registration requirements visit:
http://www.cno.org/en/become-a-nurse/
Your Future Career
- Acute care agencies
- Long term care
- Community health agencies
- Public health agencies
What You Learn
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Legal, ethical and professional scope of practice of nursing
- Nursing processes and in patient-centered practice
- Effective communication in a culturally competent manner
- Health-related documentation and reporting
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Post-secondary degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing education program.
Registered in their current home state or country i.e. letter, membership card etc. and are able to practice.
Applicants must submit a current letter from an employer's human resource department verifying employment as a nurse.
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.
View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Note: this is a high demand / health care program
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| NLP100 | Communications for Healthcare Professionals |
| NLP120 | Advanced Health Assessment |
| NLP121 | Advanced Health Assessment Lab |
| NLP130 | Acute Complex Nursing Care |
| NLP131 | Acute Complex Nursing Care Lab |
| NLP140 | Advanced Pharmacology |
| NLP141 | Advanced Pharmacology Lab |
| NLP200 | Advanced Development of Self |
Semester 2
| NLP160 | Practicum I |
| NLP210 | Advanced ER Nursing |
| NLP220 | Advanced Pediatric Nursing |
| NLP230 | Advanced Acute Care Nursing |
| NLP231 | Advaced Acute Care Nursing Lab |
| NLP240 | Advanced Geriatric/Palliative Care |
| NLP300 | Preceptorship Clinical |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2025-26 – 1 year – Ontario College Graduate Certificate
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19303.5 | $1975.5 | $404 | - | $21683 |
What You Need
What You Need
Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:
Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Technology/Devices:
Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Find out more about General Education program requirements here.