International Nursing License Preparation

1 year – Ontario College Graduate Certificate

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Prepare for your regulatory exam to practice in Ontario!

Overview

Upcoming intakes: Fall 2026

This program is intended for internationally educated nurses (IENs) who have an International Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing degree and who are seeking the opportunity for further preparation to apply to the College of Nurses of Ontario for regulatory licensing. In accordance with the Professional Standards for Registered Nurses in Ontario, students will learn to provide safe, ethical, competent care for a diverse client population in the province of Ontario as a member of the health care team.

For further information on the College of Nurses of Ontario’s registration requirements visit:

http://www.cno.org/en/become-a-nurse/

Your Future Career

  • Acute care agencies
  • Long term care
  • Community health agencies
  • Public health agencies

What You Learn

  • Critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Legal, ethical and professional scope of practice of nursing
  • Nursing processes and in patient-centered practice
  • Effective communication in a culturally competent manner
  • Health-related documentation and reporting

Post-secondary degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing education program.

Registered in their current home state or country i.e. letter, membership card etc. and are able to practice.

Applicants must submit a current letter from an employer's human resource department verifying employment as a nurse.

 

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Note: this is a high demand / health care program

Semester 1

NLP100 Communications for Healthcare Professionals
NLP120 Advanced Health Assessment
NLP121 Advanced Health Assessment Lab
NLP130 Acute Complex Nursing Care
NLP131 Acute Complex Nursing Care Lab
NLP140 Advanced Pharmacology
NLP141 Advanced Pharmacology Lab
NLP200 Advanced Development of Self

Semester 2

NLP160 Practicum I
NLP210 Advanced ER Nursing
NLP220 Advanced Pediatric Nursing
NLP230 Advanced Acute Care Nursing
NLP231 Advaced Acute Care Nursing Lab
NLP240 Advanced Geriatric/Palliative Care
NLP300 Preceptorship Clinical

*The "Material Fee" listed below does not include the cohort-specific eText/eResource fee. Click here to view fees. See eText/eResource information below.

2025-26 – 1 year – Ontario College Graduate Certificate

College Drive Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $19303.5 $1975.5 $404 - $21683

Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:

Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.

Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 

eTexts and eResources at Canadore College

eTexts and eResources are offered for select courses in health care programs as bundled fee*. This option gives you access to high-quality digital resources at about 40%-60% less than the cost of printed textbooks with the added value of bundled simulation, practice text suites and other key resources for your program of study and progression to employment. With eTexts and eResources, you will have the tools you need to complete your program and prepare for your licensing exam where applicable.

*NOTE:

  • The eText and eResource package is unique to each program and not interchangeable.
  • Other courses may have additional text or resource requirements. Please review your course outline for further information.

Opting Out of the eText and eResource Program

Participation in the eText and eResource bundle is mandatory as it is decided at the program level.

The fee for the TSP bundle will be charged to your student account as part of the semester program fees. The bundle fee is intended to be rolled into your Material Fees at the beginning of each academic year; however, the Administration reserves the right to post it as a separate charge later in the term or each semester. Please monitor your student account for any subsequent billing and direct any questions to the Admissions Office. For the fee structure please click here to view eText/eResource fees.

Upon entry to the program students will have the option of accepting the full package or to opt out of the non-evaluative resources of the package. If you choose to opt out, you will be required to meet with the Program Coordinator to discuss the TSP and sign a declaration prior to 4:00 pm on the first Friday of the first semester of the program/year. After this deadline, access for the entirety of the program is final and non-refundable. Full deployment of the resources will begin shortly after the opt-out window closes.

The eText fee exemption deadline is:

• Prior to 4:00 pm on the first Friday of the first semester of the program/year.

To request an exemption, please contact your Program Coordinator.

Technology/Devices:

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

View course outlines

Find out more about General Education program requirements here.