How to Hire Internationally Educated Nurses in Canada

Internationally educated nurses (IENs) are the fastest-growing source of net new nursing talent in Canada. Done right, IEN hiring strengthens diversity, fills hard-to-staff units, and rewards employers with loyal long-tenure staff.

The regulatory path

1. NNAS assessment
2. Provincial regulator review (CNO, BCCNM, CRNS, etc.)
3. Bridging program or supervised practice
4. NCLEX-RN or REx-PN

What employers can do

• Sponsor bridging tuition
• Offer accommodation for the first 60 days
• Build cultural mentorship circles
• Set clear progression milestones

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