1. 02/25/2016
LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE: Quantitative Analysis of Variables that Impact the Licensure of Internationally Educated Nurses
October, 2016

2. Internationally Educated Nurses
02/25/2016

3. Health Care Regulation Policy Practice
02/25/2016
Health Care
Regulation
Evidence
Policy
Practice

4. Use evidence to improve the efficiency of the IEN application process
02/25/2016
LFE Project Purpose
Use evidence to improve the efficiency of the IEN application process
Objectives
be evidence-informed
be transparent, be clear
build capacity

5. 02/25/2016
LFE Project Overview
Baseline analysis of application data (characteristics, outcomes, timelines)
Policy and practice review and implementation of changes
Pre- & post-implementation data analysis, additional projects

6. Confirmatory Analysis
Data Analysis
02/25/2016
Exploratory Analysis
Data management and cleaning
Frequency, cross-tabulations, chi-squared tests
Univariate and bi-variate analysis
Confirmatory Analysis
Stepwise selection of variables
Multi-level regression modelling
Timeline Analysis
Average times
Cumulative times
Exemplar Analysis
Comparison of groups with similar characteristics
Outcomes
Average times
Cumulative times

7. Baseline Data Population
02/25/2016
Baseline Data Population
June 2008 – December 2011
3504 applications
517 (14.75%) received initial RN
261 ineligible
1758 lapsed

8. Important Characteristics
02/25/2016
Important Characteristics
Education Credential
Educated Where the Scope of Practice is Similar to Canada
Practice Currency
Number of Years Since Last Practiced or Graduation
Consolidation of Education

9. 02/25/2016
Average Times

10. Policy and Practice Changes
02/25/2016
Policy and Practice Changes
LFE Data Findings
Existing Practice
Experience and Expertise

11. Please Do Not Distribute
Initial Assessment
Substantial equivalence based on a combination of education and experience
Temporary Permit Eligible
SEC Assessment/ Bridging Education Option
Referred for SEC Assessment
Ineligible

12. 02/25/2016

13. Please Do Not Distribute
03/24/2016
Bridging Education
Managed by CARNA
Self-Managed

14. Application Time Limits
02/25/2016
Application Time Limits
2 year rolling
Phased Approach

15. 02/25/2016
Communications

16. Additional Projects Understand bridging education choice
Analysis of ineligible applicants
Analysis of competency profile
Data guide

17. Cumulative Timelines (days)
02/25/2016
Cumulative Timelines (days)
Cumulative Timeline
Baseline
Pre
Post*
From Complete Application to:
Med
Avg
Initial Assessment Notification 86 98 49
101 34 44
SEC Review Notification
279
334
288
303
185
196
Post-Bridging Education Notification
684
709
619
614
319
315
First TP Granted
380
492
356
405 83
119
First Exam Writing
495
556
386
401
191
190
Exam Result
546
572
421
416
202
197
Initial RN Registration
607
656
589
594
305

18. Evaluation & Impact Evidence-informed Stream lined Shorter timelines
02/25/2016
Evaluation & Impact
Established and clarified expectations
Bridging education logistics and capacity
Outcomes reflected option
Demographics reflect recruitment initiatives
Re-analyze
Evidence-informed
Stream lined
Outcomes reflected applicants active process
Checklist and communication tools embedded in practice
Shorter timelines
Travel costs
Data findings and knowledge products useful decision-making
Enter workforce sooner

19. Project Support Research Partners
02/25/2016
Project Support
Internationally Educated Health Professionals Initiative
Research Partners

20. Cathy Giblin, Registrar/Director, Quality Assurance
02/25/2016
Cathy Giblin, Registrar/Director, Quality Assurance