Georgian College
Georgian College

Georgian College

1 Georgian Dr, Barrie, ON L4M 3X9, Canada Barrie, Canada Visit web page

Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses-Complex Care

Study detals

: Preparation Programme : Ontario College Graduate Certificate : Full-time : 12 Month

Requirements

Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses – Complex Care admission requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent in nursing.


Selection Process
Preference will be given to applications with the following:

post-secondary degree in nursing from an accredited nursing education program;
current registration with the nursing regulatory body in their home province/state and or country; (i.e. letter, membership card, etc.);
Language Proficiency Requirement

The English proficiency requirement can be met through:

IELTS with an overall score of 6.5


Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal reference three months prior to placement; checks conducted earlier may not be considered current. As some jurisdictions require longer lead-time for processing, please check with the program coordinator to ensure you allow for sufficient turn-around time. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the completed document prior to placement start.

NOTE: Individuals who have been charged or convicted criminally and not pardoned will be prohibited from proceeding to a clinical or work placement.

Additional information
Students must have up-to-date immunization records in compliance with the Public Hospitals Act. Students must also have a valid mask fit test, BLS CPR and Standard First Aid. Students are to use the Clinical Preparedness Permit to document completion of these clinical requirements.

Completion and submission of this permit is required in order to ensure placement in clinical and field placement facilities.

Students will be placed in a variety of agencies in the region serviced by the campus. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the placement site.

Additional information

Program description
In this program, Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) enhance their knowledge and understanding of nursing practice in complex care environments in Ontario by developing their theoretical and clinical skills. Individuals with complex care needs often suffer from combinations of multiple chronic conditions, mental health problems, drug interactions and social vulnerability. Using an interprofessional approach, students focus on the application and evaluation of advanced theories and practices related to ethical and legal issues, pharmacology, advanced health assessment, mental health nursing practice, complex health challenges, clinical decision making, communication, cultural diversity and sensitivity. Experienced nursing faculty use a variety of active learning methods, including simulation labs and a practicum placement to assist IENs to consolidate their understanding of healthcare in Canada and the nursing profession in Ontario.

In order to provide a quality practicum placement, students will be placed in a variety of settings. Students are required to provide their own transportation for the practicum.

Bursaries
• International Bursary for Political Unrest (IBPU)
Georgian College has established a bursary for eligible international students that are experiencing unexpected financial burdens, due to political or financial unrest in their home country. The bursary will be applied as a payment toward any outstanding balance with the college, or as a deposit toward the following semester's tuition (if applicable).
• You must be an international Georgian student.
• You must be enrolled full-time in the current academic term that you're applying in and be in good standing.
• You must have unexpected financial need because of political or financial unrest in their home country.

• Food: $250 to $400 per month (groceries and eating out)
• Transportation: $100 to $150 per month (public transportation or bike rental)
• Mobile phone and internet: $70 to $100 per month
• Miscellaneous expenses (entertainment, clothing, textbooks, etc.): $200 to $400 per month

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