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Bridging program
Supports Training & Access to Regulated-employment Services (STARS)
CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses
Case management for registration planning, exam preparation, language support and employment.
Good for: I am already a nurse from another country. What should I do before paying for another degree?
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At a glance
- Delivery
- Confirm delivery
- Cost
- No program fee
- Who can access it
- PR; naturalized citizen; approved OINP nominee excluding International Student stream; refugee claimant or emergency-travel visitor with 900-series SIN/open work permit; temporary worker with PR approval in principle.
- Intake
- Current intake not confirmed
CARE support does not itself grant CNO registration.
01 / Start here
Your first steps
- Review CARE membership criteria and submit its application for staff assessment.
Membership applications invited; acceptance and waiting time require review.
Visit provider ↗ (opens in a new tab)02 / Check the fit
Requirements and limits
- Age 18+; international nursing training/work background.
- CLB 6+ or occupational/regulator-specific proficiency.
PR; naturalized citizen; approved OINP nominee excluding International Student stream; refugee claimant or emergency-travel visitor with 900-series SIN/open work permit; temporary worker with PR approval in principle.
Important limits and details to confirm
- CARE support does not itself grant CNO registration.
Location
- Ontario residents.
03 / Understand the commitment
Costs and possible funding
Free membership; external exams, assessments and courses may cost extra.
Free STARS membership supports (subsidized training, provider published): Eligible members receive case-management and preparation supports; external expenses not confirmed.
04 / Check with the provider
Sources and where to get help
Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.