Nursing in Ontario NURS 1123
This course is designed for internationally educated nurses (IENs) completing the Nursing for IEN: Competency Upgrade Pathway.
OntarioLearn description: In this course, you will explore and gain knowledge and skills related to professional nursing practice in Ontario and Canada. Specifically, you will explore the regulatory processes, organizational infrastructures of nursing in Ontario, the ethical foundations of nursing and professional accountabilities through the lens of the College of Nurses of Ontario entry to practice competencies. Registered Nurse (RN) roles/responsibilities, current issues/trends in health care, and health care delivery in Ontario and Canada is a key focus of this course. The roles and influences of RNs related to health care policy, political process, leadership, Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples across Canada, and creating/sustaining change in order to foster client and societal health are addressed.
Prerequisites
You must be an IEN, be a resident of Ontario, and have a letter from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) containing the results of your educational assessment and outlining the additional education you need in order to become registered in Ontario as a general class RN.
Additional Information
Course Delivery Method:
This is an OntarioLearn online course delivered via the OntarioLearn Portal. Teacher support will be available via email, and technical support will be available via phone.
Tuition Assistance:
This course can be free for qualifying students registered in a section that starts before Tuesday, April 1, 2025. You must be an IEN who meets the prerequisite requirements for this course. To apply for free tuition in this course, complete the IEN Competency Upgrade Pathway: Fee Waiver Eligibility Form.
Hours and Fees
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- Contact Information
- Contact:
- OntarioLearn Department
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- Office Location(s):
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- St. James Campus, 193 King St. E., Building G (SJG), third floor
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