The Registered Nurse Pathway to Canadian Practice is designed to support internationally educated nurses (IENs) and inactive or returning nurses in meeting requirements to practice in Canada. This comprehensive program provides the theoretical knowledge, skills and professional competencies necessary to ensure safe and effective nursing practice. This program empowers nurses with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in their professional careers while ensuring high-quality patient care in Canada’s healthcare system.
Check out our Pathway2Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Diploma. This program helps bridge your nursing qualifications and experience with what is needed to meet the healthcare standards and work requirements in Alberta.
Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.
Applicants must present one of the following:
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If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements.
If you studied outside of Alberta, you can see which of your courses is equivalent to an admission requirement.
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Not all delivery modes are available for all courses or programs, and not all courses are available each term. Students should follow up on their individual program areas or their MyBVC for information for courses delivery types and availability.
Delivery modes, descriptions, and availability of courses each term are subject to change.
Get the hands-on practice you need for a career in healthcare.
Bow Valley College
345 - 6 Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB T2G 4V1
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
+1 403-410-1400
1-866-428-2669 (toll free)
