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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses

Course code: #1513

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $14,935 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4

Highlights
Field-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2022 2022-02-01
Winter-January 08-January-2023 2023-01-08
Spring-May 07-May-2023 2023-05-07
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01

Overview

Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses

This unique two-year graduate certificate program at Conestoga College is geared to experienced internationally educated nurses holding a four-year bachelor's degree in nursing. 

The program will support you in acquiring essential nursing knowledge and skills required to practice within the Canadian healthcare system, focusing on caring for seniors throughout the continuum of care. 

You will learn from experienced nursing faculty in active learning environments such as state-of-the-art nursing laboratories and immersive simulation suites. 

Emphasis is placed on developing professional practices, including nursing assessment, intervention, care planning, critical inquiry and evidence-informed decision-making.

The program is based on the College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards and entry-to-practice competencies for Registered Nurses. 

Learning of Canadian nursing practices will occur through a variety of evaluation methodologies, including scholarly writing, case studies, projects, presentations, and simulated patient encounters. 

You will apply theory to practice during field placement in diverse healthcare settings, including medicine, surgery, complex continuing care, and long-term care. 

This program provides extensive hands-on clinical experience, including over 400 placement hours. 

In addition, in preparation for the nursing registration examination, you will complete NCLEX and OSCE-style courses.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$22,135

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,224
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,200
Tuition 1 person $14,935

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Nursing Registration
  • Letter of Employment

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
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listening
-
writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

58
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
  • CAEL: 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
  • Conestoga English Language Test (CELT): Band 6

Academic background and requirement

  • An Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent in nursing - please note that two or three-year credentials in nursing do not qualify for admission to this program.
    A bachelor's degree in nursing, with an overall average grade of B or above
  • Registration as a Registered Nurse in the applicant's country of nursing education. Applicants must have practised within the nursing profession for at least 1 year within the last three (3) years and submit proof with a letter of employment.

Career opportunities

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Cardiac Nurse
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • ER Nurse
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Geriatric Nursing

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