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Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP)

Ontario Health, with the Ministry of Health and CNO

Supervised practice with CNO-approved employers so internationally educated nurses can meet CNO's evidence-of-practice requirement.

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
In person
Cost
Confirm cost with provider
Who can access it
Not stated; confirm with Ontario Health.
Intake
Ongoing enquiries or individual applications

Eligibility and application steps were not published on the page reviewed.

01 / Start here

Your first steps

  1. Ask CNO whether you need evidence of practice.
  2. Contact Ontario Health about SPEP participation.

Running since 2022; Ontario Health reports over 5,500 participants and nearly 800 participating employers. Current enrolment process not described.

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02 / Check the fit

Requirements and limits

  • Be a CNO applicant directed to show evidence of practice.
  • Complete practice hours under a preceptor with a participating employer.

Not stated; confirm with Ontario Health.

Important limits and details to confirm
  • Eligibility and application steps were not published on the page reviewed.

Location

  • Ontario.

03 / Understand the commitment

Costs and possible funding

Cost not stated.

No specific funding verified.

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 23, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.

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