• Government of Canada
• The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
• Canadian Nurses Association

• New Brunswick’s IEN Navigation Service - The Government of New Brunswick recognizes that the process for an internationally educated nurse (IEN) to become licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in New Brunswick is a major undertaking. With a that in mind, New Brunswick’s IEN Navigation Service provides customized, client-centered service to IENs at no cost to the candidate. The service assists candidates with key barriers they might experience during the process to licensure. Internationally educated nurses can contact the IEN Navigation service at IENIFEnavigation@gnb.ca or visit us online at Internationally Educated Nurses (gnb.ca)
• PASS Program - The Pre-Arrival Supports and Services (PASS) Program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is a program of CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs).
• Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) - The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) is a micro-loan fund for internationally trained immigrants in Atlantic Canada. Providing micro-loans to newcomers allows them to overcome financial barriers to upgrade their skills and obtain their license or certification so that they can: • Practice their occupation, regulated or unregulated • Find opportunities in field or a related field • Change career to adjust to the labour market needs To learn more, take our eligibility test, apply or discover successful applicant testimonials, visit www.aiclf.ca.
• Canadian Culture and Communication for Nurses - Canadian Culture and Communication for Nurses (CCCN) offers 5-week and 10-week online language training modules that are designed to help internationally educated nurses gain communication skills for a Canadian healthcare setting. In addition, we offer Pronunciation for Health Professionals, ICELBAN speaking assessments, private tutorials, and monthly healthcare webinars - all online.
• CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses - CARE Centre will be recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in supporting Internationally Educated Nurses to achieve nursing registration and integration into the Canadian workforce.
• Hire IEHPS - An online repository of educational resources for health professionals and employers.
• Immigration and Citizenship - This is a link to the Government of Canada website for immigration and citizenship.
• NCSBN - NCSBN is dedicated to developing psychometrically sound and legally defensible nurse licensure and certification examinations consistent with current practice.
• Windmill Microlending - Windmill Microlending is a registered charity serving newcomers since 2005. Windmill Microlending provides up to $15,000 microloans for skilled immigrants and refugees to pay for their Canadian licensing or training to restart or continue their careers in Canada. Loans can be used to cover fees for licensing and qualifying exams, credential assessments, books, course materials, childcare or living allowance during the study period, English or French training, and other expenses to cover the costs of Canadian accreditation, training, and career development. To determine your eligibility for a Windmill loan, please visit https://referral.windmillmicrolending.org/l/NNAS2023/
• The Government of Saskatchewan - The Government of Saskatchewan provides a Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Navigator Team provides free support services for internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) wanting to relocate to Saskatchewan from abroad. To contact the Navigators, email hhr@health.gov.sk.ca. There is also a Credential Recognition Grant for healthcare workers which also includes internationally educated Nurses currently living in Saskatchewan or arriving in Saskatchewan. Grants will be provided to qualifying individuals who have incurred various licensing costs to practice in their regulated health professional fields. Please contact the Government of Saskatchewan’s Career Services at 1-833-613-0485 or careerservices@gov.sk.ca to apply.
• Bursary for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) - The Bursary for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) is funded by the Government of Alberta. BIEN is a first come first serve bursary that provides funding to internationally educated nurses as they complete bridging training required to practise as a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse, in exchange for a period of time spent working in rural Alberta. Eligibility requirements are the following: 1) Currently be living in Alberta, 2) Be an international educated nurse who will be registered in a full-time approved bridging program in January 2023 or later and provide a statement of registration, 3) Be either a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a protected person within the meaning of subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) or authorized to study at a Participating Institution and authorized to work in Canada, as defined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and 4) Must being willing to sign a return-in-service agreement to work in a BIEN-eligible rural community.