Eligibility
NOTE: You must be a registered ISANS client to be able to access our programs and services
Immigration Status:
- Canadian Citizen Born outside Canada, International Graduate, Permanent Resident, Pre-Arrival- Approved Permanent Resident, Temporary Foreign Worker
To be eligible for this program, you must:
- Be an internationally educated nurse
- Have a minimum CLB level 5
- Be registered with an ISANS Employment Specialist
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About the Program
The Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Orientation Program supports internationally trained nurses in navigating the licensure process and entering the Canadian healthcare workforce. Through the 22-week Foundations of Nursing Practice course, structured study groups, Adult Health Assessment workshops and other educational sessions, participants build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in nursing in Nova Scotia.
The program helps participants develop workplace communication skills, explore both nursing-specific and alternative career options and receive mentorship from experienced nurse educators.
90%
of participants report increased confidence in writing nursing exams
85%
secure employment or progress toward licensure