Post-RN Internationally Educated Nurses BScN Program

The School of Nursing is offering students who are starting in Fall 2022 an optional BScN undergraduate streams covering topics in areas including mental health, and acute/critical care.

Post-RN Internationally Educated Nurses BScN Program (Effective Fall 2022)

Program Overview
Admission Requirements
Admissions
Courses

Degree	Specialized Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (120 credits; 60 transferred on admission and 60 credits taken in program)
Major	Nursing
Program Option(s)	Specialized Honours — 120 credits
Offered by	School of Nursing

The Post-RN International Educated Nurses (IEN) Program, which is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario, is specifically designed for internationally registered nurses who graduated from nursing programs outside of Canada. The program recognizes the strengths of internationally registered nurses educated outside of Canada and provides a 20-month program to enable students to transition to the Canadian healthcare system, demonstrate entry-to-practice competencies, and meet specific College requirements to become members who can practice with the title “Registered Nurse” in Canada. The program provides students with professional development learning opportunities to enhance their abilities to begin their nursing careers in Canada.

The program uses transformative teaching/learning strategies that blend theory and practice to develop intentional, reflective and socially responsive practitioners to ensure health for all through nursing excellence. Interprofessional thinking and collaboration are integrated throughout the program, culminating in a final practicum experience. Students learn to partner, advocate and lead in the provision of care through opportunities that foster in-depth knowledge, critical thinking, lifelong scholarship, and ongoing professional development.

Length of Program

The Post-RN IEN Program is a 20-months full-time program and there is no part-time option. Students complete the program in five (5) terms which includes the summer term of Year 1 and celebrate their achievement at the Spring convocation ceremony in the following year. Information relevant to each term (e.g., classes and exams start/end dates, reading week, holidays, etc.) are listed on the Registrar’s Office important dates webpage.

This program is designed for internationally educated nurses who meet the following eligibility requirements:

NEW: Application now open to both domestic and visa applicants

Are licensed Registered Nurse in their home jurisdiction
Not currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Required Documentation

Letter from the College of Nurses of Ontario verifying that you have completed a College of Nurses of Ontario evaluation (diploma education equivalency)
Transcripts from your educational institution(s)
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Attained at least a minimum score on one (1) language proficiency test (for acceptable language tests, please visit: Future Students – Language Proficiency Requirements Webpage.

Application Process & Deadline

You can submit your application through the Ontario University Application Centre . The deadline to apply is March 1 for admission in September. You must submit required documents within one week of receiving the acknowledgement e-com with the York reference number. You can upload the required documents through MyFile:

Letter from the College of Nurses of Ontario verifying that you have completed a College of Nurses of Ontario evaluation (diploma education equivalency)
Transcripts from your educational institution(s)
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Language proficiency test score

You must submit official transcripts for University level studies completed and provide proof of enrolment for courses in progress by the application deadline date, as well as other supporting documents (official transcripts, etc.).

Note: Offers of admission for Nursing will begin after the deadline has passed. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Transfer Credits

Once accepted into the program, the Office of Admissions will assist you with determining eligibility for transfer credit(s). Please visit the Admission webpage for details about the admission process or contact the Admission Client Services Representative (study@yorku.ca or 416-736-5000).

Please note: Transfer credits are not awarded for any nursing courses.

Students who are offered conditional admission must satisfy the condition(s) as outlined in the offer letter. Applicants who fail to meet conditions will not be permitted to start the program (i.e., cannot enrol) and will have to re-apply to the program.

The study plan is detailed below and the York University Faculty of Health School of Nursing Supplemental Calendar provides information on academic advising and support, course descriptions, academic standing, policies and procedures, resources and student life, and other helpful information of interest to you.

Post-RN IEN Program(60 credits, with 60 credits transferred on admission = 120 credits)

Year 1 (12 + 15 + 12 credits)

Term 1 (F)	Term 2 (W)	Term 3 (S)
NURS 3513 3.00 Development as a Nurse through Reflection and Theory-based Practice	NURS 2513 3.00 Ethics and Health Equity in Interprofessional Practice	NURS 3512 3.00 Nursing in the Context of Global and Environmental Health
NURS 1543 3.00 Health Assessment	NURS 3901 3.00 Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Practices	NURS 3515 3.00 Evidence-informed Nursing Practice: Research and Inquiry
NURS 3001 3.00 The Canadian Health Care System	NURS 2300 3.00 Statistical Methods in Healthcare Research (or equivalent)	NURS 2547 6.00 Mental Health Across the Lifespan NURS 2547P 0.00 Practicum for HH/NURS 2547 6.00
NURS 2543 3.00 Health of Families and Social Groups	NURS 3510 6.00 Partnering with Communities NURS 3510P 0.00 Practicum for HH/NURS 3510 6.00

Year 2 (12 + 9 credits)

Term 4 (F)	Term 5 (W)
NURS 4517 3.00 Evolving as a Professional Nurse	NURS 4528 3.00 Nursing Knowledge and Transition
NURS 3514 3.00 Leadership, Change and Innovation	NURS 4529 6.00 Integrated Practicum
NURS 4526 6.00 Acute and Complex Health Challenges NURS 4526P 0.00 Practicum for HH/NURS 4526 6.00

Post-RN Internationally Educated Nurses BScN Program

Program Overview
Admission Requirements
Courses
Study Plan

Degree	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Major	Nursing
Program Option(s)	Specialized Honours — 120 credits
Offered by	School of Nursing

The International Educated Nurse BScN program has been developed in response to the need for registered nurses educated outside of Canada to meet the requirements to obtain the Canadian credentials for employment in Ontario.

York’s program allows students to build on the strengths they already have so they can more quickly obtain the Canadian credentials they need for employment in Ontario, Canada. We provide a program specifically designed to enhance the practice of internationally educated nurses to practice safely and competently within the Canadian context. In addition, the program provides professional mentoring opportunities which include support, clinical guidance, and the exploration of career choices. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree in 20 months of concentrated and continuous six semesters. On completion of the program the student is qualified to write the NCLEX-RN.

Within the program, teachers and students are partners in a dynamic and responsive collaborative process of discovery. Through dialogue, modeling, practice, reflective thinking, and experiential group process, we create a diverse community of learners that encourages each student to find their own voice. We encourage you to question and critical think about conventional assumptions and practices and help you gain the insights and skills that will prepare you to contribute to the evolution of health care in Canada.

Graduates of this and other programs in the School of Nursing at York will be well qualified in a wide range of nursing areas including institutional and community settings, public health promotion, education and program development in the rapidly growing health services and management sector. The program offers the building blocks that will prepare you to assume roles as practice leaders, educators and/or managers in Canada.

This is an exciting program specifically designed for internationally educated nurses who are not currently registered in Ontario. The program, which takes only 20 months to complete as a full-time student and leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN degree). Once you complete the program you will be qualified to take your NCLEX-RN Exam.

Eligibility into the Program

be a licensed Registered Nurse in your home jurisdiction
be a resident of Ontario (landed immigrant, Canadian citizen or convention refugee)
College of Nurses of Ontario evaluation (diploma education equivalency)

How to Apply

You must submit the following by or prior to the application deadline:

Your application: Future Students – Admission Requirements Webpage (complete York University Application)
Submit required documents within one week of receiving the acknowledgement e-com with the York reference number
Letter and transcripts from CNO including CV/Resume to Office of Admissions
You can upload your documents through MyFile. If you need to send documents via mail, please visit: Future Students – Contact Us for the Office of Admission’s mailing address and contact information.
Language proficiency test results
For acceptable language tests, please visit: Future Students – Language Proficiency Requirements Webpage.

Offer of Admission

Conditional Offers: Students who are offered a conditional admission must satisfy the conditions by November 15^th as outlined in the offer prior to the start of the program. Applicants who fail to meet conditions will not be permitted to start the program and/or will be de-enrolled.

Transfer Credits: Transfer credits are not awarded for any nursing courses.

CASPer™ Test

Effective Winter 2022 admissions cycle, applicants will no longer need to complete a CASPer test.

Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics

All applicants to the IEN BScN Nursing programs are required to complete an online assessment (CASPer™), to assist with our selection process. The CASPer™ test is comprised of 10-12 sections of video and written scenarios. CASPer™ assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program, and will complement the other tools that we use for applicant screening. for more information please visit: Future Students – Casper Test Requirements Webpage.

Important Links

Term 1 (Conditional Admittance)

Develops writing skills appropriate to the professional needs of nurses. Focus on university research papers and health educational materials using nursing curriculum-appropriate materials. Open to: Student enrolled in the Qualifying Pre-Session for internationally educated nurses only. Course credit exclusions: None.

Emphasizes the particulars of therapeutics used in the Canadian health care context. Focuses on pharmacology and specific nursing therapeutic regimens. Examines essential clinical content necessary for safe and competent nursing practice. Course credit exclusion: None. Open to: students admitted to the qualifying pre-session of the Post RN IEN BScN program only. Note: A minimum grade of 5.00 (C+) is required in this course for the BScN degree.

Focuses on professional issues necessary for transition to the Canadian workplace. Social, political, and regulatory issues central to nursing in Ontario will be augmented with opportunities to be mentored in the healthcare workplace. Supports preparation of culturally competent practitioners. Course credit exclusion: None. Open to: students admitted to the qualifying pre-session of the Post-RN IEN BScN program only. Note: A minimum grade of 5.00 (C+) is required in this course for the BScN degree.

Term 2

Examines the nature of nursing knowledge. Students critically reflect on the historical, socio-political and philosophic forces influencing nursing knowledge. A variety of conceptual models of nursing are explored as well as their utility for practice. Course credit exclusion: AK/NURS 3700 6.00 (prior to Summer 1997), HH/NURS 3040 3.0, HH/NURS 1511 3.00. Open to: students enrolled in the Post-RN IEN BScN program, or with permission of undergraduate director. Notes: AK/HH/NURS 3010 3.00 plus AK/HH/NURS 3020 3.00 are equivalent to AK/HH/NURS 3700 6.00.