Nursing in Ontario IEN

In this course, you will explore and gain knowledge and skills related to professional nursing practice in Ontario and Canada. Specifically, you will explore the regulatory processes, organizational infrastructures of nursing in Ontario, the ethical foundations of nursing and professional accountabilities through the lens of the College of Nurses of Ontario entry to practice competencies. Registered Nurse (RN) roles/responsibilities, current issues/trends in health care, and health care delivery in Ontario and Canada is a key focus of this course. The roles and influences of RNs related to health care policy, political process, leadership, Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples across Canada, and creating/sustaining change in order to foster client and societal health are addressed. Note: This fully online course is offered through OntarioLearn and is part of the Nursing Program Transformation Initiative. Only those who have a competency letter from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and have also met the English language requirements as set out by the College of Nurses are eligible. Online registration will not be possible. Please contact ontariolearn@fanshawec.ca for more details.