Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN)
Are you an internationally educated nurse?
Do you want to practice nursing in Ontario?
The Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) Certificate program has been designed to integrate your pre-existing skills and knowledge as a nurse into the Canadian context of Canadian nursing culture, language proficiency, and Ontario practicing standards required to successfully complete courses, gain registration and sustain your nursing employment. An individualized program of study will be created for each participant in accordance with CNO Letters of Direction.
The BIEN curriculum enables nurses to meet the regulatory requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario for registration in the general class and eligibility to write the examination for registration as an RN or RPN in the province of Ontario. Graduates required to show proof of English fluency with the College of Nurses of Ontario will satisfy the English fluency requirement.*
The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration is funding this initiative to develop accessible, IEN-centered courses that focus on bridging the cultural and language gaps many internationally educated nurses face in Ontario.
| Next Start Date: February 6, 2012 |
Eligibility:
To access tuition-free individualized program of study; internationally educated nurses shall provide:
- Letters of Direction from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Eligibility as Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Protected Persons
- Proof of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 6 or higher if English is a second language
Note: Students must write a Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA) at the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre prior to the class start.
*English fluency requirements subject to change per College of Nurses of Ontario.
For an appointment, please contact bien@fanshawec.ca or call 519-667-2392 x251
Note: For clinical placements students must provide evidence of good health, which will include a medical review, immunization and T.B. test, a Standard First Aid and CPR certificate, a police check, and a mask fit test. Contact bien@fanshawec.ca.
Courses:
NRSG-1049* Laboratory Practice I
NRSG-6028* Nursing in Ontario
NRSG-1050 Laboratory Practice II
NRSG-1048 Health & Transitions
NRSG-1047* Healing and Episodic Health Challenges
PHRM-1040 Pharmacology
HLTH-1139 Nursing Informatics
COMM-3045* Communication in Nursing
HLTH-1146 Clinical
*Mandatory courses
Course Descriptions:
LABORATORY PRACTICE I (NRSG-1049)
This lab course provides the opportunity to learn assessment techniques and clinical skills in a simulated setting in preparation for clinical practice. Skills taught are correlated to nursing theory. Students will learn the principles and knowledge underlying nursing techniques in order to develop safe and effective practice styles when planning and carrying out care. Collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving and relevant health teaching will be emphasized.
NURSING IN ONTARIO (NRSG-6028)
This course examines professional nursing from a broader perspective. It provides an introduction to the theoretical and ethical foundations of nursing and examines current issues challenging the health care system, policy development, trends, and the reform to the delivery of health care in Canada. Legal and ethical concepts are addressed as well as the role and influence of the registered nurse and registered practical nurse with regard to health care policy, political process, leadership and creating change in order to foster client and societal health.
LABORATORY PRACTICE II (NRSG-1050)
This course allows students to develop dexterity and skill in more complex nursing techniques. Students will learn the principles and knowledge underlying these nursing skills in order to develop safe, effective practice when planning and carrying out the care. Collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving and relevant health teaching approaches will be emphasized. A nursing supply kit is required to be purchased at the bookstore.
HEALTH AND TRANSITIONS (NRSG-1048)
This course has a focus on normal developmental transitions across the lifespan including concepts of chronicity, loss grief, end of life care and holistic care. Meanings of health, family and community will be examined. The healthy childbearing family is examined. The experience of the individual with mental health challenges and illness will be addressed.
HEALING AND EPISODIC HEALTH CHALLENGES (NRSG-1047)
This course focuses on experiences with health and healing during episodic health challenges with individuals and families. Learners will discuss basic concepts of healing and illness and the impact of medical and surgical interventions. Collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, health teaching and health promotion will be emphasized as students learn about caring modalities.
PHARMACOLOGY (PHRM-1040)
An emphasis is placed on the study of drugs and actions in the human body related to the nursing practice. Key drugs or prototypes within each drug classification are identified. The course will focus on essential assessment, nursing interventions, specific age-related considerations and patient education for each drug classification. Students will develop critical thinking skills in relation to drug therapy in certain health conditions.
NURSING INFORMATICS (HLTH-1139)
Add computer skills necessary for nursing to your resume! This course provides an introduction to the Windows-based operating system, word processing, email, and Internet applications. Learn about standards related to data security, privacy and confidentiality, computerized patient monitoring systems and devices, Tele-health, and nursing informatics.
COMMUNICATION IN NURSING (COMM-3045)
Designed to help internationally educated nurses strengthen English communication skills! You will demonstrate both theoretical and practical application exercises reflective of communication activities nurses face in the context of the Canadian medical setting.
