Canada is facing a significant shortage of nurses, brought on by a rapidly aging workforce and added strain on the Canadian health care system.
Our loans offer two years of interest-only payments and up to three years of
principal + interest payments depending on the length of your career plan.
As a Windmill client, you benefit from a range of services, at no additional cost!
Windmill Microlending can provide the financial support you need to pay for the costs of the nursing licensure process including education assessments, nursing bridge programs, qualifying exam fees and exam preparation courses in Canada.
Windmill is a Canadian charity offering skilled immigrants and refugees affordable loans to help you achieve career success. We support newcomers seeking to license as registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN) and registered practical nurses (RPN).
We also assist nurses in qualifying for alternative careers, for example, as nurse aide.
Growth in income
Newcomers take on low-income jobs to survive. Windmill helps our clients return to their trained profession to boost their income by over 3 times.
Historical repayment rate
Our affordable loans and repayment structure support clients like you. The impressive rate of repayment showcases our client's determination and the impact of their success.
Decrease in unemployment
As our borrowers take their next steps, employment opportunities soar upon loan repayment, marking the start of a remarkable journey and booming economy.
The National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) is the first and most critical stop on an internationally-educated nurse’s (IEN) journey to become licensed to work in Canada. Those looking to work in Quebec must apply to that province’s nursing regulatory body, the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ). Download your education pathway for nurses today.