In order to become a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Canada, nurses are required to pass the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE) or the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE). These licensing exams measure the competencies required of entry-level nurses for safe and effective practice.
OMNI College’s Canadian Nursing Review Program is designed specifically for residents of Canada to pass the exam and obtain their nurse registration as either an RN or an LPN.
Success on the licensing exams require more than just reviewing content tested on the exam. It also entails knowing how to effectively make nursing judgments. Our program not only helps students develop these necessary skills, it also includes workshops that teach strategies for approaching test questions as well as a review of common medical/nursing terminology used in North America.
Who the Program is for
The Canadian Nursing Review Program was designed for nurse graduates living in Canada who are planning to write the CRNE or CPNRE. Or, you may have already written the exam but have not been successful. Following the completion of this program, you will be more prepared to take the licensing exam and achieve a passing grade*.
What you can expect to achieve
- A passing grade on the CRNE/CPNRE*
- Greater knowledge, skills and confidence
- Gainful employment as an RN or LPN
- Improved quality of life
Our Instructors
Our instructors bring a wealth of education and experience into the classroom. They themselves are Canadian Registered Nurses with a combined total of 125 years of experience working in hospitals and care facilities in Canada. Our instructional staff and supervisors are regarded as the most valuable assets to the College as they are ultimately responsible for the quality of education of our students, leading them to practice safe and job-ready skills for the workplace. OMNI’s instructors have consistently gained the respect and admiration of both the students as well as fellow staff members.
“During the class, I was so impressed with the Instructor. It was not only her RN experience and knowledge that impressed me, but also her teaching philosophy and methodology. It was the way in which she taught the class that would help the students learn best…I passed the CRNE and am now working as an RN in Vancouver.” - Hong Ma, RN, originally from China
Program Outline
The Canadian Nursing Review Program covers topics such as:
- An introduction to the licensing exams
- Major concepts in nursing
- Homeostasis challenges
- Medical/Surgical health challenges
- Mental health
- Obstetrics/Pediatrics
- Community/Gerontology
- Professional Practice
Students enrolled in this program are also given the opportunity to practice their nursing clinical skills and techniques during the Nursing Practice Skills Laboratory (Nursing 1001). This hands-on practical experience will help strengthen their knowledge learned in class and give them the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce.
Admission Requirements
In order to enroll in OMNI’s Canadian Nursing Review Program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Must be currently registered as an RN in good standing in your country of origin
- Have a minimum of 1125 hours of nursing experience within the last 4 years
- Achieve a minimum CELBAN score of 6, OR a minimum IELTS score of 5.5, OR a minimum TOEFL/TSE score of 500/40, OR a minimum score of 6 on the CELBAN Readiness Test and pass an interview with the OMNI Admissions department
Program Length & Tuition
6.5 months full time
*depending on which provincial nursing regulatory body the student is interested in, there is an additional optional 6 weeks of SEC and/or CRNE Test Preparation available. This may or may not extend your length of program. Please discuss this with your OMNI advisor.
Please contact the College for tuition rates for this program: Canadian Nursing Review for Residents of Canada.
Students for this program may be eligible for financial assistance through StudentAid BC. Read more about financing options here.
Call us at 604-279-1800 to learn more, or book an appointment online to speak with an OMNI advisor.
