Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses

The two-year graduate certificate program is designed for internationally educated nurses with a four-year bachelor's degree in nursing. The program focuses on providing essential nursing knowledge and skills required to practice within the Canadian healthcare system, with a special emphasis on caring for seniors throughout the continuum of care.

The program features active learning environments, including nursing laboratories and immersive simulation suites, and emphasizes professional practices, including nursing assessment, intervention, care planning, and evidence-informed decision making.

The program is based on the College of Nurses of Ontario's professional standards and entry-to-practice competencies for Registered Nurses. Students will learn Canadian nursing practices through various evaluation methodologies, such as case studies, projects, presentations, and simulated patient encounters.

The program provides over 400 placement hours in diverse healthcare settings, including medicine, surgery, complex continuing care, and long-term care, and also includes NCLEX and OSCE style courses to prepare students for the nursing registration examination.

Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

Our comprehensive range of programming meets the needs of a variety of learners, providing multiple entry points and established pathways to ensure that individuals across our community can access the education they need for their chosen careers. Articulation agreements with colleges and universities around the world provide our students with ready access to additional post-secondary opportunities.

Labs equipped with the latest technology, project-based courses, field and clinical experiences, international exchange, applied research and co-op opportunities engage our students as they learn to connect theory, research and practice. Our focus on technology-enhanced learning through online and mobile technologies ensures that students are prepared to excel in our increasingly digital world. Conestoga’s commitment to student success includes a full range of support and career advising services available to students throughout their learning journey.