The Supports Training & Access to Regulated-employment Services (STARS) program welcomes and supports Internationally Educated Nurses who have decided to settle in the province of Ontario.

A client–centred and accessible customized service.  Based on a comprehensive assessment a highly experienced team of case managers guide Internationally Educated Nurses through the regulatory and settlement processes with the goals of successful registration, sustained employment and social integration. Services are provided in a culturally sensitive environment, respecting the uniqueness of all members. The CARE Centre case management program model places the IEN at the centre of everything we do.  Starting with an in-depth nursing readiness assessment, our case managers work with each IEN to develop an individualized action plan to provide:

• guidance to analyze and interpret CNO letters including Letters of Assessment in the registration process
• assistance in identifying the best and most affordable academic and skill development supports needed
• preparation for CELBAN, IENCAP/OSCE and/or NCLEX-RN or CPNRE exam success, as well as any additional submissions or testing required by the CNO.
• opportunity to experience the Canadian healthcare workplace through Observational Job Shadowing and Virtual Mentoring programs
• assistance with job search tasks (resume writing, interviewing skills, labour market research)
• Provide character reference for clients when finding employment