Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) Certificate
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
Program Number: 189
Opening Doors For Internationally Educated Nurses
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 complete your elements of safe practice and move towards registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
NOW AVAILABLE IN KITCHENER/WATERLOO, NIAGARA, PEEL AND HALTON REGIONS
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Mohawk College acknowledges your skills and education as a nurse. The program is designed to integrate your skills with Ontario standards and upgrade your safe practice as required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.This program is available on a part-time basis.
BENEFITS
- Receive a recognized Ontario College Certificate or Diploma
- Nursing-specific language courses
- Best practices as applied to nursing in Ontario
- Gain experience in a Canadian hospital setting
- Eligibility towards registration with the CNO
- Employment ready
Ontario's vibrant, growing economy and diverse culture has created unlimited opportunities for nurses throughout the province.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Hours | Tentative Schedule* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |||
Mandatory Courses: |
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| COMM10099 | Therapeutic Relationships Prerequisite for NRSG10019, NRSG10020, NRSG10028, NRSGHZ215, NRSG10027 |
50 |
X |
X |
X |
| NRSG10018 | Professional Issues Prerequisite for NRSG10019, NRSG10020, NRSG10028, NRSGHZ215, NRSG10027 |
68 |
X |
X |
X |
| NRSG10016 | Nursing Informatics Prerequisite for NRSG10019, NRSG10020, NRSG10028, NRSGHZ215, NRSG10027 |
42 |
X |
X |
X |
| NRSG10019 | Nursing Theory 1 |
84 |
X |
X |
X |
| NRSG10020 |
Nursing Theory 2 |
84 |
X |
X |
|
| NRSG10028 | Clinical Skills Review |
45.5 |
X |
X |
X |
| NRSGHZ215 | Assessment Skills for Nurses |
50 |
X |
X |
X |
| NRSG10027 | Administration of Medications |
54 |
X |
X |
X |
| NRSG10037 | Pre-Clinical Workshop |
8 |
|
|
X |
| CLIN10027 CLIN10032 |
Clinical Experience 1 (200 hours) Clinical Experience 1 (400 hours) Supervised |
200 |
|
|
X |
| CLIN10028 | Clinical Experience 2 (200 hours) Preceptored |
200 |
|
|
X |
| * Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings | |||||
NOTE
You must complete our program of study within 3 years from admission.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
Letter of Direction from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) indicating educational equivalency
AND
- Have practiced as a nurse within the last 10 years
AND - All applicants for whom English is a second language must provide results of Canadian Language Benchmarks. Acceptable level is 7. Following admission, all students must attend a Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (I-CELBAN)
AND - 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
- Proof of immigration status such as 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:
- Letter of Direction from CNO
- Resume outlining your nursing practice
- Results of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) - TOEFL is not accepted
- Citizenship or immigration status
Forward your documents by fax, email or mail 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
Email: BIEN
FAQs
Read FAQs about the BIEN program (PDF format)
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.
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: Judy Dayton, Student Services Officer, 905-540-4247 ext. 26352.
Mohawk College Ontario Special Bursary Plan (OSBP). Contact Financial Assistance for details.
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