Regarding bridging in alberta

dishes, BSN, RN · Jul 26, 2017

The school should have an idea how many IENs are accepted into the program, how many are on the waiting list and whether or not those currently on the waiting list will be given first priority for next years admission.

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Jul 26, 2017

The demand for IENs has all but disappeared and the Alberta government has reduced funding for the bridging program in response. So it could be several years.

Navdeep k · Jul 27, 2017

Thanks for the information....yea school told me they have hundreds of applications on waiting list....so to get enrolled there is a wait for 2- 3 years....i am thinking of going back home or moving to some other country honestly....because of hiring freeze ..

dishes, BSN, RN · Jul 27, 2017

While you are waiting to get into the program, suggest you become familiar with the program curriculum & course content by looking on the school website, also look at other provincial bridging school programs to have a better idea of the curriculum for bridging programs. The schools are accredited with Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (casn.ca) and follow the 'pan-Canadian framework of guiding principles & essential components of IEN bridging programs self assessment guide' when creating their programs.

If you look at the curriculum of the various Canadian bridging programs you will find that most start with courses on communication skills and on professional nursing in Canada and the Canadian healthcare system.

There are workbooks on communication skills and the Canadian healthcare system that you can download free on atlanticcanadahealthcare.com - IEHP Toolkit-Library of Resources & Toolkits- Bridging- the workbooks are;

English for healthcare professional level 1

English for healthcare professional level 2

Orientation to the Canadian healthcare system

Once you have downloaded the workbooks start doing 'homework' from the workbooks as it will help you to practice communication skills that are expected of Canadian nurses and will give you a better understanding of the Canadian health care system.

dishes, BSN, RN · Jul 27, 2017

If you go back home, will it be permanent or temporary? If temporary and you plan to return to Canada will it effect your immigration status?

Navdeep k · Jul 27, 2017

I am permanent resident...and I have to live 2 years inside canada in 5 year period..if you live outside canada for longer...you may loose permanent resident status...

dayandnight · Jul 28, 2017

I am permanent resident...and I have to live 2 years inside canada in 5 year period..if you live outside canada for longer...you may loose permanent resident status...

Ask if CARNA will accept bridging from other provinces. Due to similar reasons, one if my friend ended up taking refresher course from Newfoundland (originally applied for license in BC) and BC is going to accept it, and she is partway done with the refresher course. Similarly I have seen many people take the refresher course in SK when trying to get licensed in BC (due to status issues but CRNBC generally accepts refresher courses from other provinces)

or to be honest you can try asking NNAS to send their evaluation to other provinces and see if you can start over. Is living in Alberta that important for you? Job chances might be better in other provinces as well.

Navdeep k · Jul 28, 2017

I asked CARNA but they said no...they only accept bridging prog from alberta (mount royal university..).you are right...having assessment from other provinces can be a better option..

RN_Pro · Jul 29, 2017

If the year is 3 years and you are set on Canada, you could also consider enrolling in a BScN program in Canada. It completely sucks to get the same degree over again, but by the time you are done the 4 year degree, you might get licensed before you would if you waited 3 years to get into the bridge program, do the bridge program, then meet all other IEN requirements, and apply for a license. Plus if you have a Canadian BScN, it is guaranteed to be accepted as meeting the education requirement. I know this is ridiculous, but just mapping out the options.

Navdeep k · Jul 29, 2017

Yea...waiting time is too long one can get enrolled and get a bsn degree again here in that time period...but the fact is nobody wants to spend 4 more years in school and eventually most of the people end up choosing professions like health care aide,dental assistants etc..

dishes, BSN, RN · Jul 29, 2017

You might not need to do a bridging program if you apply to BC or Ontario, the regulatory bodies have shown they are inconsistent in how they respond to the NNAS advisory report results. One poster 'rgnonthemove' was advised by CARNA that she required a bridging program to become licensed in Alberta, but was advised by CNO that she was eligible for registration in Ontario without further education, you can search for her threads using the search tool in the top right hand corner. There have also been posters who had not comparable NNAS results who became licensed in BC without further education, search for 'sorensic' & 'esha22'.