Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses – Complex Care

Program Overview

Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses – Complex Care

Program Description

In this program, Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) enhance their knowledge and understanding of nursing practice in complex care environments in Ontario by developing their theoretical and clinical skills. Individuals with complex care needs often suffer from combinations of multiple chronic conditions, mental health problems, drug interactions, and social vulnerability. Using an interprofessional approach, students focus on the application and evaluation of advanced theories and practices related to ethical and legal issues, pharmacology, advanced health assessment, mental health nursing practice, complex health challenges, clinical decision making, communication, cultural diversity, and sensitivity. Experienced nursing faculty use a variety of active learning methods, including simulation labs and a practicum placement to assist IENs to consolidate their understanding of healthcare in Canada and the nursing profession in Ontario.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent in nursing.
• Preference will be given to applications with the following:
  • Post-secondary degree in nursing from an accredited nursing education program.
  • Current registration with the nursing regulatory body in their home province/state and or country (i.e., letter, membership card, etc.).
• Language Proficiency Requirement: IELTS with an overall score of 6.5.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment opportunities in a variety of health care settings, which may include acute care facilities, long term care, and community care.

Course Information

• 10 Program Courses.
• 1 Clinical Placement.
• Program-specific courses:
  • CCNI 1000 – Introduction to Complex Care Nursing.
  • CCNI 1001 – Nursing as a Profession.
  • CCNI 1002 – Advanced Pharmacology.
  • CCNI 1003 – Professional Communication in Nursing.
  • CCNI 1004 – Advanced Health Assessment.
  • CCNI 1005 – Complex Care Nursing Skills.

Tuition and Fees

Visit the tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.

Work-Integrated Learning

This program includes a clinical placement component where you’ll get clinical experience under the supervision of an experienced registered or licensed professional.

Program Delivery Method

This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Duration and Credential

• Duration: 1 Year.
• Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate.

Program Code

CCNI

Placement Requirements

In order to provide quality practicum placements, students will be placed in a variety of settings. Students are required to provide their own transportation for the practicum. Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal reference three months prior to placement; checks conducted earlier may not be considered current. As some jurisdictions require longer lead-time for processing, please check with the program coordinator to ensure you allow for sufficient turn-around time. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the completed document prior to placement start.

Clinical Preparedness Permit

Students must have up-to-date immunization records in compliance with the Public Hospitals Act. Students must also have a valid mask fit test, BLS CPR, and Standard First Aid. Students are to use the Clinical Preparedness Permit to document completion of these clinical requirements. Completion and submission of this permit is required in order to ensure placement in clinical and field placement facilities.

Program Outline

Program Information: Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses – Complex Care Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Outline:

This program builds on the knowledge and skills of Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) to prepare them for a nursing career in Ontario's complex care environments. It focuses on acute complex care through classes, labs, and clinical placements. Students learn about:

• Caring for individuals with complex needs, including multiple chronic conditions, mental health issues, drug interactions, and social vulnerability
• Advanced theories and practices related to ethics, legal issues, pharmacology, health assessment, mental health nursing practice, complex health challenges, clinical decision making, communication, cultural diversity, and sensitivity
• Applying these theories and practices in a Canadian healthcare context and the Ontario nursing profession
The program uses active learning methods, including:

Teaching:

• Experienced nursing faculty
• Variety of active learning methods
• Simulation labs
• Clinical placements

Careers:

• Graduates may find employment opportunities in various healthcare settings:
• Acute care facilities
• Long-term care
• Community care
• The program prepares students to provide:
• Advanced nursing care for complex patients
• Leadership in complex care settings
• Advocacy for patients and families

Other:

• The program is 1 year long and delivered full-time in person.
• Students must provide their own transportation for the practicum placement.
• Students must meet certain immunization, First Aid and CPR, criminal record screening, and other non-academic requirements before the program starts.

Contact information:

• Contact the student recruitment team: 705.722.5152, recruitment@georgiancollege.ca
• Contact the Office of the Registrar: 705.722.1511, registrar@georgiancollege.ca
• Contact the international recruitment team: 705.722.5158, international@georgiancollege.ca