RN Licensure Preparation Program
(for Foreign-trained Nurses)
Overview
Statistics have shown that the majority of foreign-trained Registered
Nurses (RN) who come to Canada and take the RN Exam have failed. Even
though these nurses are qualified health care professionals in their
own country, the reasons for failure in Canada have been predominantly
the language/comprehension barrier, the difference in nursing standards,
and difficulty in cultural adaptation. OMNI College responded to this
situation by designing a program, the RN Licensure Preparation Program,
which teaches the specific occupational language and cultural skills
necessary to work effectively as a professional nurse in Canada.
Who
the Program is for
If you have been trained as a Registered Nurse in another country,
and would like to work as a Nurse in Canada, the RN Licensure Preparation
Program is the right course for you. The program was designed to upgrade
your skills to meet Canadian standards and language in preparation of
taking the Canadian RN Exam (CRNE). In order to work as an RN in Canada,
you must first write and pass this exam. Following the completion of
OMNI’s program, you will be more prepared to take the RN exam and
achieve a passing grade*.
What you can expect to achieve
- A
passing grade on the CRNE*, enabling you to become a
Registered Nurse
in Canada
- A passing grade on an English competency test (either
IELTS, TOEFL/TSE, CELBAN, etc) recognized by the College of Registered
Nurses of BC (CRNBC), thereby meeting the English language requirement
- Become gainfully employed as an RN in Canada
- Enjoy an
increased quality of life
* Note: successful completion of this program does not guarantee a passing
grade on the RN Licensure Exam.
Our Instructors
Our instructors bring a wealth of education and experience into the classroom.
They themselves are Canadian Registered Nurses with a combined total
of 125 years of experience working in hospitals and care facilities in
Canada. Our instructional staff and supervisors are regarded as the most
valuable assets to the College as they are ultimately responsible for
the quality of education of our students, leading them through safe practice
and job-ready skills for the workplace. OMNI’s instructors have
consistently gained the respect and admiration of both the students as
well as fellow staff members.
Program Outline
The RN Licensure Preparation Program provides a comprehensive overview
of the role of the Registered Nurse in Canada and covers each of the
major concepts in nursing. These concepts are then applied while reviewing
the clients in a variety of settings, including the areas of: Mental
Health, Acute Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Community Care. The Program
also incorporates therapeutic techniques of communication in the nurse-patient
relationship. Overall, you will gain a clear understanding of the professional
responsibilities and standards of nursing practice in Canada.
The Program begins with 8 weeks of English for Nursing Purposes. This
will equip you with the appropriate level of English so that you can
better understand the technical terms relevant to nursing, and will maximize
your learning experience with the Program. Another 8 weeks will follow
focused more specifically on writing a relevant English proficiency test.
This training will enable you to pass the English competency test required
by the CRNBC (ex. TOEFL/TSE, IELTS, CELBAN, etc).
Once you have the appropriate level of English, the Program moves into
specific training around Nursing. It is presented in a modular format,
which can be presented in any sequence following the introductory module.
This unique system will enable you to join in the Program within a few
weeks, rather than having to wait for the next semester to begin.
During the last part of the Program, students undergo
6 and ½ weeks
of an intensive supervised self-study and will write a simulation of
the CRNE examination. This is a key component to the Program as it is
designed to further strengthen your ability to achieve a passing grade
on the CRNE, and ultimately becoming licensed as a Registered Nurse in
Canada.
***6-months Paid WORK EXPERIENCE
Your studies at OMNI College will be complete after the Self-Study and
CRNE Exam Simulation, but your skills will continue to develop and your
learning process will carry on during a 6 months paid Work experience.
This is an essential component of the Program as you will be given the
opportunity to gain pratical work experience at one of Vancouver’s
hospitals or health care facilities. With the difference in nursing procedures
across each country, this work placement offers invaluable experience
specific to nursing in a North American health care environment.
Admission Requirements
In order to enroll in OMNI’s RN Licensure Exam Preparation Program
for Foreign-trained Nurses Program you must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma
in Nursing from a CRNBC approved institution
- Must be currently registered as an RN in good standing in your
country of origin
- Achieve either a minimum TOEFL score of 500, a 25 on the OMNI
English Proficiency Entrance Exam and pass an interview with the OMNI
Admissions Department
- Have a minimum of 1125 hours of nursing experience
within the last 4 years.
If you are an International Student, you must also
qualify for a Student Visa.
Alternatively, you can consult your country’s Canadian Consulate
or Embassy. Search for one in you area by visiting Citizen
and Immigration Canada.
Program Length and Fees
12 months full time + 6 months work experience
Program Tuition: $15,000 CDN
(there is a non-refundable application fee due at the time of application.
For local students, the application fee is $100. For international students,
the fee is $200)
Fees may be paid by Visa, Mastercard, cash, money order, certified cheque
or wire transfer. Fees are subject to change. Textbooks and materials
are additional. While the College makes every effort to source its textbooks
and material at competitive prices, students who wish to purchase these
items on their own can do so anywhere as long as they are identical to
the ones specified in the course outline.
If a student has already achieved the required grade from a CRNBC recognized
English competency test (IELTS, TOEFL/TSE, CELBAN) and/or will not require
the English for Nursing Purposes component, the student may forgo these
portions of the Program and tuition cost will be adjusted accordingly.
Please contact the Admissions department at OMNI College to discuss your
individual situation.
Call us at 604-279-1800 to learn more or contact
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