If you are a dedicated, skilled nurse registered outside of Canada, Mohawk College is your bridge to Ontario nursing registration.

The Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) program will provide you with the education and experience necessary to move towards registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

NOW AVAILABLE IN KITCHENER/WATERLOO AND NIAGARA REGIONS.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Mohawk College acknowledges your skills and education as a nurse. The program is designed to integrate your skills with Ontario standards as required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

This certificate program is available on a part-time basis.

BENEFITS

Ontario's vibrant, growing economy and diverse culture has created unlimited opportunities for nurses throughout the province.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

GETTING STARTED

Contact the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) at www.cno.org and request the "Registering as a Nurse in Ontario" document and an application form. The CNO will assess your application and, if acceptable, will send you a Letter of Direction.

WHAT YOU NEED

1. Letter of Direction from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
   
   AND
   
2. Have practiced as a nurse within the last 10 years
   
   AND
   
3. All applicants for whom English is a second language must provide results of Canadian Language Benchmarks.  Acceptable levels are 7, or 6 with CARE for Nurses membership.   Following admission, all students must attend a Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (I-CELBAN)
   
   AND
   
4. Computer literacy** is required for program success. You must be able to use a computer to produce a basic Word document, use e-mail and the Internet
   
   AND
   
5. Proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency OR authorized under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada).

** Please refer to computer courses COMPCO296 or INFOBW001 in the Continuing Education catalogue (link below).

Mohawk College looks forward to working with you to achieve your nursing goals.

HOW DO I APPLY ?

Forward a cover letter along with:

1. Letter of Direction from CNO
2. Resume outlining your nursing practice
3. Results of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) - TOEFL is not accepted
4. Citizenship or immigration status

Forward your documents to:

         BIEN Program Mohawk College
         Institute for Applied Health Sciences
         Room 185
         1400 Main St. West, Hamilton, ON, Canada  L8S 1C7
         FAX: 905-528-7706 

TESTIMONIALS

• "I recommend this course for every international nurse."
• "I have learned a lot, especially about the Canadian system of caring for individuals."
• "Through this program, I learned to boost my confidence as a student and as a future Canadian nurse."
• "To those people intending to enroll in this program, I strongly recommend it...There would surely be an impact on your life and your career."

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

NEW! Ontario Bridging Participants Assistance Program (available from September 09 to March 31, 2011). Accepted BIEN students may be eligible to receive up to $5000 in bursary funding towards tuition, books or equipment. OBPAP application forms are available from the Registration Office, IHAS Campus. For more information contact: Myrna Kelly, Student Services Officer, 905-540-4247 ext. 26354.

Mohawk College Ontario Special Bursary Plan (OSBP).  Contact Financial Assistance for details.

CURRENT COURSES
Continuing Education catalogue
Health Sciences

RELATED LINKS
College Of Nurses Of Ontario (CNO)
(416) 928 0900
1-800-387-5526
www.cno.org

CARE - Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses
www.care4nurses.org