Knowledge Now Series: Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Project

There is currently a nursing shortage provincially, nationally and internationally, prompting provinces to explore various strategies to bolster their nursing workforce.
These strategies encompass expediting credentialing procedures and implementing incentives for Internationally Educated Registered Nurses (IENs).
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has set ambitious goals for the recruitment of experienced IENs, with plans to bring in up to 1000 such professionals over the next two years.
A significant emphasis is placed on deploying these IENs in rural areas where their skills and expertise are in high demand.
To achieve this, AHS has developed innovative recruitment, transition, and integration strategies that prioritize community engagement and support.
Crucially, forming strong partnerships with rural communities will be pivotal, not only in the recruitment but also in the long-term retention of these valuable IENs.

[@helenomudu6078]

Thanks for the plan to ensure that IENs are cared for wholistically and not left to themselves

[@ibrahimmisturah371]

Thanks to all AHS team❤❤❤

[@agbonsophia1552]

Thank you for this enlightenment
This is absolute awesome!
Thank you AHS.
Can the process be more faster?

[@emmanueljosephine5988]

This is great

[@soothingmeditation9700]

Awesome information!

[@RhPAPAlberta]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-ez6wi9if6z]

Hello, is this program still ongoing for internationally educated nurses? I would like to know the specific procedures and requirements for applying to this program.

[@RhPAPAlberta]

Hello! Intake is closed temporarily. More information and updates can be found at RhPAP.ca/BIEN.

[@immaculatenamutebi4364]

Thank you for this program. Is there still an opportunity for IEN? I completed my CBT and OET and would like to get OSCE support

[@RhPAPAlberta]

Yes. Please contact us at [e-mail]. Also, there is more info available at: rhpap.ca/health-professionals/bien/