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 We have helped 40+ Canadian employers build IEN pipelines from the Philippines, India, Nigeria, and the UAE.