Registration Pathway for
Internationally-Educated
Nurses to Become Licensed
Practical Nurses in Manitoba
A Fair Approach
Each CLPNM applicant is unique.
While the CLPNM has a standardized process, it is not
“one size fits all.”
The CLPNM tries to be as fair as possible while still
upholding its mandate to serve and protect the public.
Presentation Overview
Credential assessment application process for internationally educated nurses (IENs) seeking registration as LPNs in
Manitoba
Potential outcomes of paper-based credential assessment Clinical Competence Assessment
Practical Nursing Qualification Recognition (PNQR) Program Measurement Outcomes / Success Rates
National
Nursing
Assessment
Service
Open a file with CLPNM and pay application fee Complete file by submitting required documents Receive letter of assessment results and follow directions Complete jurisprudence education session, and then apply for GPN registration and to write the
CPNRE
Write and pass the CPNRE
Apply for initial enrolment and active practicing
registration
Confirm eligibility on NNAS website and pay fee to open
an application Submit required documents, which may include a language proficiency test
Wait for NNAS
evaluation Receive Advisory Report
NNAS Process
Outcomes of the CLPNM
Credential Assessment
Receive letter of
assessment results and
follow directions
Successfully complete the Jurisprudence session for LPNs in Manitoba
Register as a Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN)
Write Canadian Practical Nursing Registration Exam (CPNRE)
Complete a Clinical
Competence
Assessment (CCA)
Complete a Diploma in Practical Nursing (DPN)
Potentia
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Out
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of the
CLPNM
Ass
essment
Process
Competencies are partially met.Outcome: Competencies are
Partially Met
You must complete a Clinical Competence Assessment
(CCA) to further demonstrate your nursing
competencies.
To complete the CCA:
You will receive a CCA referral letter from the
CLPNM. Within 30 days of receipt, you must follow
the instructions outlined within the letter.
Clinical Competence Assessment
(CCA)
Objective: an IEN can demonstrate his/her nursing
competencies, and the CLPNM can assess if an IEN has the competencies of an entry-level LPN in Manitoba.
CCA Details:
• Format: Interview style and role-play (OSCE) assessment
conducted in a lab setting
• Length: approximately 7-8 hours
• Topics: Demonstrate abilities to apply knowledge by
holistically caring for the client/family relating to General Nursing, Maternal/Newborn Nursing, Child Health Nursing
Successfully complete the Jurisprudence session for LPNs in Manitoba
Register as a Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN)
Write Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE)
Complete some or all of the Practical Nursing
Qualification Recognition (PNQR) Program.
-or-
Complete the full PNQR
Program and courses in the Practical Nursing Refresher (PNR) Program.
Complete a Diploma in Practical Nursing (DPN)
Potentia
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Out
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Comp
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Ass
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Competencies are partially demonstrated.Practical Nursing Qualification
Recognition (PNQR) Program
The PNQR Program consists of:
• Four 10-week courses
Canadian Healthcare Culture & Communication Nursing Skills Review
Pharmacology Review
Physical Health Assessment
• Two mandatory practicums
Long Term Care: 3 weeks (120 hours) Acute Care: 4 weeks (160 hours)
If you successfully complete each course and both practicums, you will be eligible to take the 3-day CPNRE Prep class.
Practical Nursing Refresher
(PNR) Program
• The Practical Nursing Refresher (PNR) Program is offered
online by Distance Education at Assiniboine Community College (ACC).
• This program was designed for people who intend to
re-enter the practical nursing profession and must meet registration requirements.
• The PNR Program is not Government funded, and a referral
Program Outcomes
7% 13% 5% 2% 1% 10% 62%Did not pass CPNRE Former member
Not eligible to write exam Withdrew from program Passed exam, but not enrolled
Writing CPNRE in May 2016
Active Practicing LPNs
Areas of Employment
60% 15% 3% 3% 2% 1% 1% 1% 14%Geriatric/Long Term Care
Medical/Surgical Direct Care/Community Home Care Palliative Rehabilitation Teaching Pediatric Not listed n = 96
EFT Positions
Full Time Part Time Casual 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 16% 27% 60% n = 91The program was an awesome and excellent refresher course, which filled the professional gaps I had in nursing, and made me fit into the nursing profession in Canada.
I think the employer trusted me more because of the PNQR program knowing that I had practicum in acute care and long term care [in Canada.]
It helped me gain enough confidence in providing safe and competent care.
The practicum gave me experiences in Canadian healthcare and made me confident to work as a nurse and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
It has helped me review my nursing knowledge and skills as well as learn more about the Canadian health care system.
I did my practicum in the hospital where I’m working now.
PNQR Survey Results / Comments
After completing the PNQR Pilot Program, did you feel the program helped you to find a job?
Aside from bringing back our confidence, this program really helped us gain more knowledge and improve our skills.
It was the best thing I have ever done in preparing back to my nursing career. Before I did it I was unsure as to whey we still need it, but I am now a believer. It was indeed a vital part of becoming a nurse in Manitoba. It does help you be prepared and at the same time be more confident that you will be successful in your career as a nurse.
It helped me both in passing the exam and in preparing me to work in health care as an LPN.
It helped me to familiarize Canadian nursing practice which is totally different from our nursing practice in our country.
I really intended to be part of the program and it helped me so much to adapt quickly and refreshed my knowledge and skills. I am very thankful with the practicum, lab skills and theories.
PNQR Survey Results / Comments
Overall, how satisfied were you with the PNQR Pilot Program?
Funding Support for Pathway:
CCA and PNQR Program
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba
and Assiniboine Community College would like to thank
our funders:
•
Health Canada (HC)
HC’s Internationally Educated Health Professionals Initiative
•
Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors
Contact Information
Kathy Halligan
, Hons BA, CTESL, CACE
Consultant, Credential Assessment
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Phone: 204-663-1212 ext. 106
Email: [email protected] Website: www.clpnm.ca
Sharon Demers
, RN, BN, CAE
Instructor, Practical Nursing Qualification Recognition Program Assiniboine Community College, Winnipeg Training Centre
Phone: 204-694-7111 ext. 6256 Email: [email protected]
