You either:
Come from a country where your basic nursing education was taught from an English curriculum,
And/Or
You have already achieved a minimum IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent.
This program is for Internationally-Educated Nurses (IENs) who do not need language and medical terminology training, are who are ready to begin their Canadian nursing training right away. Should you require language support, view the details of our full Canadian Nursing Review program (18 months) here.

Program Fees*
* please download the catalogue for a complete list of fees
Admission Requirements
- Must be registered as an RN in country of origin
- Must have a minimum of 1125 hours of RN nursing experience within the last 4 years
- Minimum overall IELTS Academic 6.5 or equivalent
- Pass the OMNI Comprehensive Nursing assessment
- Pass an interview with an OMNI Advisor
*currently international student applicants must also have at least 2 years minimum of RN work experience within the past 6 years. Experience must have been practiced as a licensed Nurse.
Following the start of their program, and prior to the clinical experience component of their program, students must also provide a clear criminal background check, current CPR certification, and evidence of up-to-date immunizations as required by clinical sites.
Program Length & Schedule
Program Length: 12 months full time
To become a nurse in Canada, the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) provides a streamlined assessment service for Internationally-Educated Nurses interested in applying for nurse registration in Canada. All applicants must apply first through the NNAS. OMNI College will help advise you in your application process.
After assessment by the NNAS, the provincial regulatory body may require further assessment or courses (in addition to the training by the College), which may create delays in your process. All applicants are interviewed by Advisor, so we encourage all applicants to discuss their personal timing plan during their interview.
For more information, please visit their website at www.nnas.ca