Universities: IEN to RN Programs

[cloudgal]

Hi I am a IEN from the Philippines, was assessed by the CNO for RN and RPN. Although, was only qualified to take the RPN exam (took it and an RPN now). I have no experience since I'm a recent graduate and migrated to Canada immediately after getting my license in the Philippines just last year (2014).

For all the IENs wanting to pursue their profession as an RN here in Canada, I believe lots have already researched. As for me, these are the schools that I found that offers the additional education and training:

a.) Goerge Brown College/Centennial College, both in partnership with Ryerson University.

-they offer 1year schooling at one of the colleges, after that 2years in Ryerson

-takes 3 years to complete

b.) York University

-they specifically offer a program called BSN for IEN

-takes a 20months (less than 2 years) full time schooling which starts on January and ends on August the following year

Questions:

a.) I was wondering if you complete (whichever) program they have, will it guarantee you a 100% to be QUALIFIED by the CNO to take the CRNE?

b.) What do you think is the best path to take?

c.) What are the differences between the two (or if you know of other schools with IEN program too?

d.) Do you know of any better options to take?

[dishes, BSN, RN]

Did the CNO send you letter of direction that indicates you need more education? If yes, you can apply to both George Brown and York, it may take a while to get into a program, as there are more applicants than the schools can accept. After you graduate, you will eligible to write the Canadian NCLEX, not the CRNE, as the CRNE was discontinued in 2014.

[cloudgal]

Yes, the CNO sent me that I needed additional education and training along with a competency gaps list. Do you know of some who went to York University and was qualified to take the Canadian NCLEX RN?

[dishes, BSN, RN]

Only in passing when they have done clinical placements.

[cloudgal]

I see. I was hesistant to enrol at York U since as far as I know, it is the only school here that offers this program in just less than 2 years compared to other schools. So thank you and I guess, I'll enrol at YU. By the way, is the YU the one to provide this "clinical placements"?

[xibb]

The only question I can answer is that yes, both schools are accredited with the CNO which means you will be allowed to write the RN licensing exam (the NCLEX, the CRNE was replaced this year). Baccalaureate Nursing (RN) Programs - CNO

Which program is better for you depends on what you're looking for. Do you want summers off? Or would you rather study through the summer to graduate earlier? Where do you plan to live when you go to school? That's important when considering commuting to school and clinical. Are there differences in what time of day, or how many days per week courses are offered? Etc. I don't know the answers to these questions, my point is to think of what's really important to you and research those qualities.

[xibb]

By the way, is the YU the one to provide this "clinical placements"?

Clinical placements are arranged by the schools.

[verzerk77]

Hi cloudgal, is your experience in assessing your credentials in NNAS take how long to accomplished? Thank you