CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses

CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses CARE Centre strives to be exemplary in all its pursuits to empower internationally educated nurses to successfully enter the nursing profession in Ontario.

Case Manager Spotlight: Abigail Lim, RN, BScN Case Manager,Mentoring Program Lead đź’™When I came to Canada as an IEN, I di...
02/23/2026

Case Manager Spotlight: Abigail Lim, RN, BScN Case Manager,Mentoring Program Lead đź’™

When I came to Canada as an IEN, I didn’t have the right connections or a clear roadmap and the uncertainty was heavy. Now, as a Case Manager, I support IENs the way I once needed. I listen to your story, help you find the best path for your goals, and walk beside you as you rebuild confidence, remember your worth, and move forward in your nursing career.

Learn more about how CARE Centre Case Management supports IENs: https://care4nurses.org/case-management/

To every Internationally Educated Nurse in Canada, we see your hard work. Keep going, one step at a time. Your skills m...
02/20/2026

To every Internationally Educated Nurse in Canada, we see your hard work.
Keep going, one step at a time. Your skills matter, and your future in nursing is worth it.

If you need support, reach out to use today!

Sometimes all we need, is to know that someone understands what we are going through."I wanted to thank you from the bot...
02/18/2026

Sometimes all we need, is to know that someone understands what we are going through.

"I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support you've given me since the very beginning. When I first joined the CARE Centre, you were the first person to extend a helping hand and, more importantly, to encourage me to follow a path I once believed was impossible, especially after being away from the profession for so many years. But you believed in me. You reminded me that I could make it, and that belief has pushed me forward. I just wanted to say express my sincere gratitude, dear Bessie, for everything you do for internationally educated nurses like me. You are truly an inspiring and wonderful person, and I admire you deeply."

A message from an IEN Vanessa, to our Case Manager Bessie.

Case Manager Spotlight: Holly đź’™"I believe in creating a positive, supportive experience for every IEN I work with, no on...
02/17/2026

Case Manager Spotlight: Holly đź’™

"I believe in creating a positive, supportive experience for every IEN I work with, no one should feel undervalued, alone, or unsure of their next step. With 20 years of experience in ESL, language assessment, employment, and settlement, I “hold the map” while you stay in control, guiding you through Ontario licensure, job search, and newcomer supports on your path to becoming an RN or RPN."

Learn more about how CARE Centre Case Management supports IENs: https://care4nurses.org/case-management/

Happy Family Day! đź’™Please note: CARE Centre offices are closed for the holiday.Wishing you a safe, restful Family Day!
02/16/2026

Happy Family Day! đź’™

Please note: CARE Centre offices are closed for the holiday.

Wishing you a safe, restful Family Day!

How can we support you? đź’™Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) tell us what you need right now:Comment below: What supp...
02/13/2026

How can we support you? đź’™
Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) tell us what you need right now:

Comment below: What support would help you most? (Example: exams, registration steps, job search, resume, interviews)

CARE Centre has two programs to support where you are today:

In Ontario (pre arrival):
STARS Program
care4nurses.org/stars-home

Across Canada (pre and post arrival):
PASS Program
pass4nurses.org

We are here to help.

And this is why we do it. This is a messaged received from STARS Case Manager Lourdes."The journey was far from easy. Na...
02/12/2026

And this is why we do it. This is a messaged received from STARS Case Manager Lourdes.

"The journey was far from easy. Navigating the long and demanding process of becoming an RN in Canada requires a great commitment of effort in terms of time and resources. There were moments I doubted myself and times I wondered if I could keep going, but you always reminded me of my purpose, encouraging me to stay focused on my goals and assuring me that the struggles would be worth it. I am incredibly grateful for all the time you took to explain the process, clarify complex topics, and simply listen when I needed someone to talk to. I am so proud to have completed my journey to becoming an RN, and I am forever grateful for your guidance and support throughout this challenging journey."
- Amina (STARS program participant)

Learn how a Case Manager can support you on your journey. https://care4nurses.org/case-management/

02/11/2026

đź”” The Standard February issue is available now!

In this issue, learn about the new Professional Boundaries and Nurse-Client Relationships practice standard, consent and AI-assisted documentation, how we're streamlining registration for Canadian nurses, and more.

Read it here: https://collegeofnurses.org/3O9TTuO

Internationally Educated Nurses, settlement/healthcare professionals, join us online or in-person March 12th!Learn how C...
02/11/2026

Internationally Educated Nurses, settlement/healthcare professionals, join us online or in-person March 12th!

Learn how CARE Centre supports IENs with:

• 1-1 support
• Ontario nursing job search support
• RNCCAP / CELBAN / REx-PN / CAS / NCLEX resources
• Mentoring, networking & job shadowing
• Industry specific workshops

March 12th, 1–2 PM EST (online or in-person)

Reserve your spot today: https://care4nurses.org/care-centre-information-session-for-internationally-educated-nurses-in-canada/

Indigenous Health Workshop for Nurses- Still time to register!Tomorrow, February 11, CARE Centre is bringing participant...
02/10/2026

Indigenous Health Workshop for Nurses- Still time to register!

Tomorrow, February 11, CARE Centre is bringing participants from our STARS and PASS Programs together for a unique guest webinar with Inuk nurse leader and advocate Stephanie Tuurngaq Gildbert, RN, BN, CRN.
Stephanie will share essential knowledge to support your nursing career in Canada, including:ďż˝
• Cultural safety & humility�
• Truth & Reconciliation in healthcare (Calls to Action #24)�
• Leadership & policy planning�
• Skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, anti-racism

Register today secure your spot!
https://care4nurses.org/indigenous-health-workshop-2-reconciliation/

Case Manager Spotlight: Bessie Nasiopoulos (RN, BScN) đź’™Bessie came to Canada in 2011 with 12 years of nursing experience...
02/09/2026

Case Manager Spotlight: Bessie Nasiopoulos (RN, BScN) đź’™

Bessie came to Canada in 2011 with 12 years of nursing experience and quickly learned how hard it can be to restart as an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN). Facing the “no Canadian experience” barrier, she took survival jobs, navigated costly paperwork and exams, and rebuilt her confidence step by step with perseverance, support, and guidance from CARE Centre.

Today, Bessie has come full circle. As a Case Manager & Professional Development Lead at CARE Centre (and a Transition to Practice instructor), she helps IENs get licensed, regain confidence, and thrive in Canadian nursing, because it’s not just about registration, it’s about reclaiming your professional identity.

Learn more about how CARE Centre Case Management supports IENs: https://care4nurses.org/case-management/

Our PASS program is now available pre-arrival and post-arrival across Canada!“Since arriving in Saskatchewan, CARE Centr...
02/06/2026

Our PASS program is now available pre-arrival and post-arrival across Canada!

“Since arriving in Saskatchewan, CARE Centre has been an excellent support from the very start of my nursing journey here in Canada; they patiently guided me with the licensing process, ensuring I understand each document and requirement clearly; also goes the extra mile by providing resources to better prepare me for my upcoming assessments and exams and always respond promptly. CARE Centre has also helped me stay organized, connected me with other helpful agencies, and offered great advice on employment readiness and how to integrate into the professional community.”

Thank you Mary C for sharing your experience, we are so grateful you are here!

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