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.

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

hi tinx!

are you already in Canada? what is the actual processing time including the time that you actually LEAVE the country?

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Specializes in Neurosurgery, Trauma/Ortho.
hey...

i was assessed by the college of rn of british columbia and my education and credentials were deemed to be equivalent to what the province requires. i too am a 2nd courser (acntng). finished nursing in 2.5 years...best of luck to you. you can do it :bow:

where are you planning to locate? i am sure that you will not have a problem finding a job because all areas are in need of experienced nurses.

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Specializes in Neurosurgery, Trauma/Ortho.
hi tinx!

are you already in canada? what is the actual processing time including the time that you actually leave the country?

so you are saying that you have not actually practiced in the hospital setting? that could be a tough one. what kind of experience do you have and for how long?

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Specializes in Neurosurgery, Trauma/Ortho.
hi rafaeltoney:

congratulations that your evaluation went through. i am currently in the same process only that youre one step ahead. im just wondering if you had your credentials evaluated thru wes (its an evaluation accepted by crnbc) or you just submitted your transcripts straight to crnbc and they evaluated it for you? (coz in their website, it says "if" the applicant is unsure if his/her credentials meet...a link will provide you to wes for your credentials to be evaluated"). i most certainly feel that my credentials will be approved since i didnt go thru those shortcut schools but at the same time, i just want to know the proper process. and since youve experienced it, care to share? also, are you applying within bc? or are you still in another country outside bc? just wondering actually:specs: (since ill be applying within bc as a resident)

i am curious why is everyone heading to bc?

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Specializes in Neurosurgery, Trauma/Ortho.
hi! which state in canada has many employers as of the moment? what about vancouver?

i have heard that alberta is looking for some good nurses, but anymore everyone is looking for good nurses. you just need to decide what type of weather and what type of town you would like to live in.

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where are you planning to locate? i am sure that you will not have a problem finding a job because all areas are in need of experienced nurses.

planning to locate in bc...the weather there accrdng to some posters here is better than any of the other provinces :wink2:

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am really thankful for the info that soundbites are sharing!!! truly my queries are answered while i was reading the responses imparted from his actual experience.

in my case, i downloaded crnbc forms from the web last may 2008 and filled them up, gave the request forms to the school i graduated from here in the philippines and to prc(regulatory body in my country). the request forms are ready to be mailed to crnbc except that i personally pleaded to the 2 institutions to postpone it yet since i will still be writing the ielts exam this aug.30. do you think i can forward my crnbc application as early as now, along with the payment for processing. then advice the 2 institutions to submit the requests after 2 weeks? by then my ielts result will follow. will the crnbc interrogate me regarding the dates reflected on the request forms (from my school and prc)...they might wonder why the request forms were sought early and mailed so late.

my family and i will be leaving for canada next month and stay at my husband's lola at port alberni for the time being, so with regards to the necessary address in case of mailings from crnbc then i already have that. please extend your advice to me on this regard. thank you & god bless!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
am really thankful for the info that soundbites are sharing!!! truly my queries are answered while i was reading the responses imparted from his actual experience.

in my case, i downloaded crnbc forms from the web last may 2008 and filled them up, gave the request forms to the school i graduated from here in the philippines and to prc(regulatory body in my country). the request forms are ready to be mailed to crnbc except that i personally pleaded to the 2 institutions to postpone it yet since i will still be writing the ielts exam this aug.30. do you think i can forward my crnbc application as early as now, along with the payment for processing. then advice the 2 institutions to submit the requests after 2 weeks? by then my ielts result will follow. will the crnbc interrogate me regarding the dates reflected on the request forms (from my school and prc)...they might wonder why the request forms were sought early and mailed so late.

my family and i will be leaving for canada next month and stay at my husband's lola at port alberni for the time being, so with regards to the necessary address in case of mailings from crnbc then i already have that. please extend your advice to me on this regard. thank you & god bless!

doesn't matter if your ielts arrives after you have sent your application as i doubt your application will be looked at until all relevant information has arrived. i would go ahead and send in your application

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thanks a lot for that immediate reply. i will submit my crnbc application 1st thing tomorrow.

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Specializes in critical care.

Hello everyone!

Is there anyone here who is currently into or have been through SRNA assessment?

Please share your timeline.

I've just finished sending everything a couple of weeks ago.

Just to have an idea as to when to expect something from them.

Thanks in Advance!!!

:heartbeat:redbeathe:heartbeat

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Specializes in critical care.

to traumadrama08

Hi! I was trying to send you a PM but I guess Im not yet allowed to do that since I've had only 14 posts. This will be my 15th! Maybe I can send Private messages after this. heheh...

About your question: I am hoping to work in Saskatchewan, that's why Im having my credentials assessed by SRNA which is the regulatory body for nurses in Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Hi everyone. I hope our colleagues here can provide us with their timeline,:

1. Sending the application package (Date)

2. Obtaining the approval to sit for the exam ( Date)

3. Applying for Interim permit/Visa, etc.....

So as we can all have a clearer picture of the entire situation, Although I am fully aware that each applicant is assessed individually.

Another thing, has anybody here applied for an Interim permit ?If so, please provide the time frame it took you to apply and receive the approval.

Thank you and I 'm looking forward to read your posts.

As for me, I am in the process of completing the requirements for assessment with the CRNBC. I hope everything will go on smoothly.

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