Introduction to Communication and
Culture for Nursing

Program Overview

Designed for internationally educated nurses, Introduction to Communication and Culture for Nursing (ICCN) offers ESL instruction based entirely on language used in nursing. You will focus on fundamentals such as medical terminology, therapeutic communication, and intercultural communication. ICCN is designed to prepare you for success in both the Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses (PNDIEN) program and the health-care workplace.

Career Potential

Graduates will have the language communication skills and confidence to achieve further education in the health-care field.

Transferability

Upon successful completion of this program and with CLB 6/7 language benchmarks, internationally educated nurses will meet the language requirement for entrance into the Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses program.

Admission Requirements

• CLB 5/6 with an emphasis on the 6s, no more than two scores of 5, and no score lower than 5; or IELTS overall band of 5 with no score lower than 5; or TOEIC score of 550–770; or TOEFL CBT score of 175–180 (iBT of 55 or higher)
• Nursing credential from a recognized nursing program outside of Canada, or an approved medical background

Progression

Students must attain a pass grade to progress through the program.

Credential

After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Introduction to Communication and Culture for Nursing certificate.

Tuition and Fees

2010–11 Tuition and Fees (pdf)

2010-11 Program and Supplies Fee & Textbook Rental Fee (pdf)

Program Outline (2010/11)

This program is under review and the sequence of courses may change.

Last updated: April 29, 2008