The Supervised Practice Experience Program (SPEP) for internationally educated nurses offers credential recognition, skill enhancement, professional development, career advancement, cultural competence, support, and integration into the Canadian healthcare system, facilitating their transition, fostering collaboration, and addressing workforce shortages while enhancing the quality of patient care.
“The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) fully endorses the Ontario government’s commitment to nursing by advocating for the permanent establishment of the Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP), as outlined in the recent provincial budget.”
SUPERVISED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (SPEP):
- A collaborative effort with Ontario Health and the Ministry of Health has resulted in the development of an innovative program.
- This program, known as the Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP), will be made permanent, which is a cause for satisfaction.
- The primary aim of SPEP is to assist more nurses in gaining registration within Ontario’s healthcare system.
- SPEP streamlines the registration process for applicants by facilitating efficient completion of registration requirements.
- One of the key features of SPEP is its ability to match applicants with employers, enabling them to engage in supervised practice experiences.
- Through these supervised practice experiences, nurses can acquire the necessary skills and competencies required for registration more effectively.
- As of March 29, 2024, a total of 4,230 applicants have been successfully matched with employers through the SPEP program.
- This successful matching process has facilitated the registration of 3,324 nurses with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- The registered nurses are now equipped to provide safe and competent care to Ontarians.
- The numbers of matched applicants and registered nurses are continuously increasing.
- Ongoing engagement with partners and government entities is instrumental in integrating the SPEP program effectively into the healthcare system.
- These efforts contribute to the sustained growth and impact of the program in facilitating nurse registration and enhancing healthcare provision in Ontario.
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CNO remains actively engaged in partnerships to drive positive systemic changes and is steadfast in its commitment to collaborating with the government to bolster support for the healthcare system.