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This unique two-year graduate certificate is geared towards experienced internationally educated nurses holding a four-year bachelor's degree in nursing. The program will support you in acquiring essential nursing knowledge and skills required to practice within the Canadian healthcare system. You will learn from experienced nursing faculty in active learning environments including state-of-the-art nursing labs and immersive simulation suites. Emphasis is placed on the development of professional practices including nursing assessment, intervention, care planning, critical inquiry and evidence-informed decision making. The program is developed based on the College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards and entry to practice competencies for Registered Nurses. Learning of Canadian nursing practices will occur through a variety of evaluation methodologies including, scholarly writing, case studies, projects, presentations, and simulated patient encounters. You will apply theory to practice during field placement in diverse healthcare settings including medicine, surgery, complex continuing care, and long-term care. This program provides you with extensive hands-on clinical experience, including 400 placement hours. In addition, NCLEX and OSCE style courses will be completed in preparation for the nursing registration examination.
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Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2023-2024 year are listed below. Books and supplies are additional.
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Description | Spring 2024 |
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Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $7691.50 |
Administration Fee | $25.00 |
Capital Development Fee | $81.77 |
CSI Health Plan Fee | $99.00 |
CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 |
CSI Association Fee | $102.00 |
CSI International Health Fee | $174.90 |
CSI Legal Protection | $20.10 |
eText Fee | $622.00 |
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 |
ISR | $375.00 |
ONE Card Fee | $7.50 |
Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 |
Student Services | $86.00 |
Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 |
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $112.00 |
CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 |
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $30.00 |
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $4.00 |
Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 |
Term Total | $9714.27 |
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
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Delivery sequence - May 2024 - Kitchener – Doon
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