filipino to migrate in Canada.... what to do to become a RN?

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i am new to this forum. i am a r.n. in philippines and will migrate in canada (vancouver). i haven't actually practiced my profession as a nurse in hospital setting instead as a company nurse.

actually i don't know have an idea :idea: as to what to do to become a r.n. in canada.

should i need to take up another how many years of nursing in canada?

what should i do? kindly help me please!! thanks a lot.

Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Tourist visa and amount of stay will probably depend on the officer at point of entry but you can not work on a tourist visa. This is something you need to discuss with the Canadian embassy as they will be aware of what is happening with nurses from the Philippines and be able to advice you accordingly

http://geo.international.gc.ca/asia/manila/visas/iv01-en.asp

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SO if lets say you are found eligible to take CRNE and got an employer with Interim Permit, is it immigrant visa you'll be having most probably? I'm still ignorant on this matter sorry:cry:

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Specializes in critical care.
SO if lets say you are found eligible to take CRNE and got an employer with Interim Permit, is it immigrant visa you'll be having most probably? I'm still ignorant on this matter sorry:cry:

Hi Husky..

If you plan to work in Canada, you need to apply for a work permit from the Canadian Embassy. An application for Graduate Nurse Licence is usually done in order to work as Graduate Nurse provided that you have an employment offer from a Canadian Employer. Also, with the offer of employment, you also need to obtain an LMO or Labour Market Opinion from HRSDC to verify that a certain vacant job exists.

After 6 months in some Canadian provinces, you can have the oppurtunity to apply for immigrant status.

Hope this helps.

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Specializes in Oncology, Medical.

Hi! Which state in Canada has many employers as of the moment? What about Vancouver?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

All provinces are looking for nurses, you need to decide where you want to live and meet that province's requirements

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why is it that the colleges of nursing in Canada (equivalent to the state boards in the US) all require a license from the RP before i could apply?

what if i didnt take the local licensure exam (in RP) or what if i did, and heaven forbid, failed?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
why is it that the colleges of nursing in Canada (equivalent to the state boards in the US) all require a license from the RP before i could apply?

what if i didnt take the local licensure exam (in RP) or what if i did, and heaven forbid, failed?

Many countries require a local license and will not allow you to go through the process without one. Some also require experience and you can't get that without local boards Years ago you had to do the CGFNS exam for the US and that required and still does require a local exam. Expect that to change and BON's require local license Ca has just changed their requirements and now do require local boards.

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In case you've found eligible to take CRNE and got Interim permit has no visa yet. Is it possible to directly get hired and be sponsored by a hospital from Canada not through an agency? THrough internet and via phone maybe ( includes submission of documents)? Or one must go there and apply in person with a valid visa? :confused:

Thanks in advance to those who would response!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
In case you've found eligible to take CRNE and got Interim permit has no visa yet. Is it possible to directly get hired and be sponsored by a hospital from Canada not through an agency? THrough internet and via phone maybe ( includes submission of documents)? Or one must go there and apply in person with a valid visa? :confused:

Thanks in advance to those who would response!

It is possible to get direct hire by contacting the hospitals in the areas you want to live. Interviews can be done over the phone. Would suggest sending CV and then phone call a week later (if you know mail will take that long) You wont get a temp work permit without an employer and had medical.

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hi ad64,

just want to know..did the CRNBC explain to you what was wrong with your application? What did they advise you to do?

Thanks

I am also planning to pass my application but i am still preparing for ielts.

your response will be a great help.

God bless you

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this goes out to tinx, i just wanna ask. how long did CRNBC process your application for registration? im interested in your case 'coz like you, im a second courser too. i've read from the previous posts that CRNBC requires the 4 year course and not the 2nd courser program. but according to your posts, you have received your eligibility from CRNBC already. i just wanna make things clear before applying since the application fee is expensive and is non-refundable.

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the processing time is 4-8wks if your credentials are complete.you need ielts,credentials from school and licensing body.

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