Bridge to Canadian Nursing

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold a recognized 3- or 4-year Bachelor of Nursing degree that qualifies them for Registered Nurse (RN) practice. Applicants must provide proof of their nursing qualifications through WES, IQAS, NNAS, or documentation from a provincial or territorial regulatory body.

OR

• Be currently or previously registered as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Canada.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above, applicants are required to:

• Provide a current character reference from an employer, post-secondary instructor, government official, or comparable individual.
• Complete a proctored online baseline exam, achieving a minimum score of 80%.
• If the above requirements are met and the applicant is selected to proceed, complete a pre-entry interview with the Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health.
• Present a Child Welfare and Police Information Check dated no more than six months before the start of in-person clinicals.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency through one of the following:

• Duolingo: Minimum overall score of 115, including Speaking 125, Listening 95, Reading 90, and Writing 90
• IELTS Academic: Minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in Reading and Writing, 6.0 in Listening, and 7.0 in Speaking
• TOEFL iBT: Minimum total score of 86, with at least 21 in Reading and Writing, 23 in Listening, and 26 in Speaking
• CAEL: Minimum overall band score of 70, with at least 60 in Reading and Writing, and 70 in Listening and Speaking
• CELBAN: Minimum scores of CLB 7 in Writing, CLB 8 in Reading and Speaking, and CLB 9 in Listening
• PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 59, with at least 56 in Reading and Writing, 58 in Listening, and 71 in Speaking
• Cambridge English Language Assessment (Advanced/Proficiency): Minimum overall score of 180, with at least 165 in Reading and Writing, 172 in Listening, and 188 in Speaking
• MELAB: Minimum overall score of 85, with at least 80 in GCVR and Writing, 85 in Listening, and 4- in the Speaking Test

Keyano College reserves the right to use discretion to determine an applicant's language proficiency.

Digital Literacy Requirements

Applicants must have a strong understanding of computer and technology tools to succeed in the program. Specifically, applicants should be able to:

• Communicate effectively and conduct research
• Use a computer to browse the web and send emails
• Critically evaluate the impact of technology on behaviour
• Create and produce content while effectively communicating through email, media, and the internet

Clinical Requirements

Once admitted to the program, students must present the following prior to commencing clinical:

• CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level
• An up-to-date immunization record provided to Health Services
• N95 Respiratory Mask Fit testing

Individual courses may be taken as a refresher of skills, or complete the entire program to earn your Bridge to Canadian Nursing Certificate of Completion (Non-Credit).

Program Duration

All program requirements for the Bridge to Canadian Nursing program must be completed within two academic years. Students wishing to complete the program on a part-time basis must consult with the Program Chair to develop a program plan for completion within two years.

To successfully complete the program, students must:

• Achieve at least a C+ in all theory courses
• Pass all lab and clinical components
• Score 80% or higher in CEIERN 109: NGNCLEX Prep

Courses

• CEIERN100: Medical & Surgical Nursing
  45 hours | $675.00

• CEIERN101: Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
  45 hours | $675.00

• CEIERN102: Essential Nursing Skills
  90 hours | $1,300.00 + Lab Kit

• CEIERN103: Acute Care Clinical Practice 
  200 hours | $1,500.00
  Prerequisites: CEIERN100, CEIERN101, CEIERN102

• CEIERN104: Maternity, Pediatric & Public Health
  45 hours | $675.00

• CEIERN105: Cultural Competence & Indigenous Health
  45 hours | $675.00

• CEIERN106: Jurisprudence & Ethics
  45 hours | $675.00

• CEIERN107: Mental Health Nursing
  45 hours | $675.00

• CEIERN109: Next Generation NCLEX Exam Preparation
  45 hours | $675.00
  (Registered nurses who already hold an Alberta RN practice permit and are not required to write the NCLEX-RN upon program completion do not need to take this course.)

• CEIERN110: Transition to Practice
  300 hours | $1,625.00
  Prerequisites: CERIERN100, CEIERN101, CEIERN102, CEIERN103

Please note:

• CRNA requires completion of the program to write the NGCLEX Exam
• All courses are subject to GST and a $5 tech fee

Keyano College reserves the right to modify the syllabus, curriculum, or schedule of any course/program, or to cancel a course/program entirely, at any time and for any reason. Such changes may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, regulatory requirements, or to ensure the highest quality of education.

Students will be notified of any significant changes as soon as possible. Keyano College is not responsible for any inconvenience or disruption caused by these changes. It is the responsibility of the students to stay informed about any updates or modifications to their courses.