Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses - 189
Overview
This program is currently under review. At this time, we are not accepting new students. Email cehealth [at] mohawkcollege.ca for more information.
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 clinical experience necessary to meet the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) evidence of practice requirements.
The Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) program will provide you with the education and clinical experience necessary to meet the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) evidence of practice requirements. Upon completion of the program, a verification of course completion will be forwarded to the College of Nurses as proof of practice and fluency.
This program is available on a part-time basis.
- Receive a recognized Ontario College Certificate
- Nursing-specific language courses
- Best practices as applied to nursing in Ontario
- Gain experience in a Canadian hospital setting
- Meet CNO's evidence of practice and fluency requirement
- Employment ready
Admission & Registration
We are no longer accepting students into this program.
Program of Studies
Your Program of Study is individualized and forwarded to you at admissions.
Students currently in progress should contact the bien [at] mohawkcollege.ca (BIEN Program) regarding a strategy for completion.
Professional practice is based on availability of clinical placements.
College of Nurses of Ontario Competencies
| CNO Theory Element | Required Mohawk Course(s) |
|
Cultural Context |
NRSG 10109 - Professional Development for Experienced Nurses |
| Computers | HLTH 10201 - Digital Informatics |
| Technology | NRSG 10089 - Professional Practice Labs |
|
Pharmacology |
NRSG 10113 - Admin of Medication Review for
Regulated Health Care Professionals |
| Practice Standards |
NRSG 10109 - Professional Development for Experienced Nurses & NRSG 10110 - Medical/Surgical Theory Review |
| Health Assessment | NRSG 10114 - Health Assessment Review for
Regulated Health Care Professionals |
| Legal/Ethical Issues | NRSG 10109 - Professional Development for Experienced Nurses |
|
Gerontology |
NRSG 10110 - Medical/Surgical Theory Review |
| Communication | COMM 10099 - Therapeutic Relationships |
| Mental Health | NRSG 10111 - Maternal Child/Mental Health Theory |
| Crisis Management | NRSG 10110 - Medical/Surgical Theory Review |
| Communication (includes mental health strategies) | NRSG 10111 - Maternal Child/Mental Health Theory |
| Family Centred Care | NRSG 10111 - Maternal Child/Mental Health Theory |
| Growth Development Across the Life Span | NRSG 10111 - Maternal Child/Mental Health Theory |
| Nursing Research | NRSG 10109 - Professional Development for Experienced Nurses |
|
Chronic Illness & Hospitalization Effects on the Family & Family Dynamics |
NRSG 10110 - Medical/Surgical Theory Review |
| Nursing Theory/Framework |
NRSG 10109 Professional Development for Experienced Nurses & NRSG 10110 - Medical/Surgical Theory Review |
| Leadership | NRSG 10109 - Professional Development for Experienced Nurses |
| Advanced Communication | COMM 10099 - Therapeutic Relationships |
| Community | NRSG 10111 - Maternal Child/Mental Health Theory |
| Anatomy/Physiology/Pathophysiology | NRSG 10110 - Medical/Surgical Theory Review |
Click on the course title below for a course description.
Note
You must complete your program of study within 3 years from admission.
Course Schedule
| Course Code | Course Name | Fall 2019 (Sep to Dec) |
Winter 2020 (Jan to Apr) |
Spring 2020 (May to Aug) |
Fall 2020 (Sep to Dec) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 10099 | Therapeutic Relationships | Classroom | |||
| HLTH 10201 | Digital Health Informatics | Classroom | Classroom | ||
| NRSG 10089 | Professional Practice Labs | Classroom | |||
| NRSG 10109 | Professional Development for Experienced Nurses | Classroom | Classroom | ||
| NRSG 10110 | Medical/Surgical Theory Review | Classroom | Classroom | ||
| NRSG 10111 | Maternal Child/Mental Health Theory Review | Classroom |
|
|
Classroom |
| NRSG 10114 | Health Assessment Review for Regulated Health Care Professionals |
Classroom |
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| CLIN 10076 | Professional Practice Acute | Fieldwork | Fieldwork | Fieldwork | Fieldwork |
| CLIN 10078 | Professional Practice Consolidation | Fieldwork | Fieldwork | Fieldwork | Fieldwork |
* This course schedule is subject to change.
Testimonials
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."
Learning Outcomes
- Prioritize and organize nursing and health care
- Participate effectively as a team member to support clients' achievement of their expect health outcomes
- Complete assessments in a holistic, comprehensive and analytical manner
- Integrate theory, principles, and concepts into competent nursing practice
- Apply principles of teaching-learning to promote clients' health and wellness
- Practice in a professional manner within a legislative and ethical framework
- Communicate effectively with clients, health care team members, and other
- Implement and evaluate nursing interventions competently
- Use a variety of technological tools to support clients' achievement of their expected outcomes
- Develop and sustain therapeutic relationships with clients
Opportunities
Industries of Employment:
- Hospitals, Physicians' Office, Retirement Homes, Community Agencies, Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Homes
- Business Industries
Occupational Categories:
- Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse
Additional Information
Financial Assistance
Ontario Bridging Participants Assistance Program.
Accepted BIEN students may be eligible to receive up to $5000 in bursary funding towards tuition, books or equipment.
For more information visit our Financial Information page or email awards [at] mohawkcollege.ca.
Immigrant Access Fund
Accepted BIEN students can apply for a low interest loan. For more information visit Windmill Microlending / Immigrant Access Fund Canada (opens new window).