Yes it is possible to force mate. There's a phenomenal video explaining the process on [chessvideos.tv][1]chessvideos.tv.
If you want to practice the endgame, you can do so on the [same site][2]same site as well. [1]: http://www.chessvideos.tv/forum/viewtopic.php?t=802 [2]: http://www.chessvideos.tv/endgame-training/bishop-knight-checkmate.php