The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University offers CVNU 200: Nursing in Ontario – Transition to Practice, a CNO-approved course designed to help internationally educated nurses (IENs) prepare for professional practice in Ontario.

Whether you’re looking for a structured six-week learning experience or an accelerated intensive format, this fully online course will help you build confidence in Ontario nursing practice, strengthen your understanding of the healthcare system and professional standards, connect with fellow IENs, and meet the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Transition to Practice requirement.

Successful completion of the course satisfies the CNO Transition to Practice requirement for eligible registration applicants.

Who Should Take This Course?
This course is for internationally educated nurses who:

• Have been directed by the CNO to complete the Transition to Practice requirement
• Are preparing for registration in Ontario
• Want to strengthen their understanding of nursing practice, standards, and the healthcare system in Ontario

What You’ll Learn:
Participants will explore:

• Ontario’s healthcare system
• Professional nursing standards and ethics
• Patient safety and quality care
• Communication and collaboration in healthcare teams
• Clinical judgment and decision-making
• CNO entry-to-practice competencies

Course Options:

6-Week Cohort: CVNU 200-D70
A structured online learning experience that combines self-directed modules with weekly live instructor-led sessions.

Day: Sunday 
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00p.m.
Dates: July 19–Aug 30, 2026 

Intensive Cohort: CVNU 200-DF0
An accelerated version of the course that covers the same curriculum over a shorter timeframe.
2 days/week for 3 weeks

Day: Sunday and Wednesday
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 
Dates: June 28–July 22, 2026

Choose the format that works best for your schedule and take the next step toward nursing practice in Ontario.