The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) has announced that it is modernizing licensing and training pathways to address staffing challenges from within the province. The changes come after the college conducted a survey that found that nurses and the general public viewed addressing workplace conditions, enhancing supports, and increasing the number of training seats as the top three measures to be taken to address nurse staffing challenges. The college’s new pathways will make it easier for applicants from other provinces and internationally educated nurses (IENs) to join the MB healthcare system, reports the Winnipeg Sun. Looking to the future, the college is exploring expanded mentorship and on-the-job training programs, as well as the development of a comprehensive registration pathway for IENs.
