Bridging Pathway for Internationally Educated Nurses (BPIEN) Canadian Imperial College Online

The Bridging Pathways for Internationally Educated Nurses (BPIEN) is designed to help internationally educated nurses (IENs) to bridge the gap between their nursing education and experiences with Canadian Nursing, clinical, and non-clinical workplaces. The BPIEN is for IENs seeking to prepare for nursing practice and exams in Alberta and seeking support in licensing process in Alberta within their first 2 years of relocating to Canada, and IENs seeking to prepare for further education in Canadian nursing schools. This is a 32-week program featuring 8 courses which are delivered through a combination of in-person and online sessions, aiming at facilitating the academic and professional integration of the IENs and their transition into the Canadian workforce. In this program, IENs will gain knowledge about the Canadian Health Care System, the Canadian Nursing professions, licensing requirements, and available education and career pathways. Emphasis will be put on concepts such as safe and ethical practice, cultural safety, and the entry-level Canadian nursing competencies through various student-centered learning activities such as quizzes, case studies, online discussions, simulated practice, projects, and community service-learning activities (aligned with the current COVID-19 public health restrictions).

Canadian Imperial College is conveniently located in the heart of Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, Canada. Edmonton is one of the youngest and fastest-growing cities in the country. It is the northernmost city in North America, with a population of over one million people. This spectacular city welcomes thousands of visitors each year: tourists, students, workers, and many who choose to make Alberta their new home. The largest mall in Northern Canada is situated in Edmonton. Many graduates love to reside in Canada because residents of the province have the highest average weekly earnings, 22% above the national average.