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 intensive care, recovery, anesthetics.

Just read the threads that are allready there and your questions will be answered, if you look a few posts up in this thread janfrn posted some links.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

Thanks again 5cats, for saving my fingers! tong2moca, did you read the posts immediately before yours on this page? Your questions are pretty much already answered right there.

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Hi. I would like to ask some tips and advice. I'm an RN here n the PHilippines. I have no hospital experience yet. I'm planning to apply as a nurse in Canada. I'm still deciding on what province to apply since I'm still considering the fact that I don't have the experience at all. What province is not that strict when it comes to experience? Thanks

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Hi. I would like to ask some tips and advice. I'm an RN here n the PHilippines. I have no hospital experience yet. I'm planning to apply as a nurse in Canada. I'm still deciding on what province to apply since I'm still considering the fact that I don't have the experience at all. What province is not that strict when it comes to experience? Thanks

And like we've said in countless other posts like yours, you should be looking for a province you want to live in NOT one that "isn't strict".

Canada just wants to ensure they are getting the best nurse they can to care for the taxpayer who will be paying the nurse's wages.

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And like we've said in countless other posts like yours, you should be looking for a province you want to live in NOT one that "isn't strict".

Canada just wants to ensure they are getting the best nurse they can to care for the taxpayer who will be paying the nurse's wages.

Thanks for the kind reply fiona... I'm willing to live and work in any province in Canada. I just would like to ask what province doeasn't require SEC, or province that doesn't really require experience as long as i have BSN degree, and enough related clinical learning experience. I want to work in not that cold province since I live in a tropical country. What do you think is the best place for me?:coollook:

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Thanks for the kind reply fiona... I'm willing to live and work in any province in Canada. I just would like to ask what province doeasn't require SEC, or province that doesn't really require experience as long as i have BSN degree, and enough related clinical learning experience. I want to work in not that cold province since I live in a tropical country. What do you think is the best place for me?:coollook:

Each province has their own requirements more and more provinces are asking for either SEC of some sort of top up course for IEN's even ones with experience. Basing where you work to avoid SEC or top up course isn't a good thing.

Generally you will find most provinces will get cold weather.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

The only part of Canada that has moderate weather is the coastal area of BC. It's also pretty saturated in terms of nursing workforce for that very reason. There's very little recruiting going on anywhere in Canada these days.

As far as the experience part goes, as has been said in several other threads on this topic, it isn't the college of nursing that cares about experience, it's the employer who will be giving you a job when you've gotten your registration. If an employer is looking at two candidates for one job, neither has experience but one is local, has no language or cultural barriers and can start immediately while the other is an IEN who still has to pass the exam, has only marginal language skills and will need months and a lot of assistance before they can start work, guess who is going to be hired. That's the scenario you'd be facing since Alberta is exporting new nurses to all parts of the country.

Before you say, "Yeah but what about the 1125 hours thing that it says on the College website", that is a requirement for nurses who have graduated at least 5 years ago and who have been in the nursing workforce, not for nurses who have graduated in the not-too-distant past who haven't found employment yet. The purpose of that requirement is to ensure that nurses are staying current with the continual changes going on in our field, maintaining their skills and providing safe, competent and ethical care.

Despite your protestations to the contrary your posts do suggest that you want to parachute in, be granted registration and given a good job without proving yourself in any way. Many people find that approach offensive. Just an observation.

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I will have to agree with Jan's observation.

While some slack may be allowed the latest poster on account of her obvious youth, the question she presented is something that's been asked over and over again. It begs the question, "Haven't you done any kind of research on the current employment requirements/opportunities in Canada?" Seriously. Unfortunately, it also reflects a common mindset among some people.

I do not wish to offend any one, but some of the questions that have been posted on this forum can only be described as too inane for words. Some show an abject lack of sensitivity, cultural or otherwise. For example, the use of the phrases, "stepping-stone until retrogression is lifted," "fastest/easiest processing," wanting to dodge the SEC, etc.

I respectfully suggest to newcomers to the forum to take time to read the stickies above the first thread in all their regions of concern. It would save a lot of time and show some appreciation for the effort of those who put them there in the first place.

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Good day to everyone!

I would just like to ask, Im a fresh graduate with no experience (unless you can count volunteer as experience which is 6 months). Im planning to apply for Ontario Canada for their examination. Do I need to study there again so I could work as a Registered Nurse or is it possible that once i pass the exam, Id be able to work there as a Registered Nurse?

About the visa processing, do i need to have a job here in the Philippines so I could be able to get a visa to take the examination? What are the odds that a visa officer would not give a visa for someone to take the examination?

Thank you so much for the help!

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

ledzil, I suppose you were busily writing your post when pilgrim's post appeared on this thread... because your post is exactly the sort pilgrim refers to. Please read what has already been posted, read the stickies, especially ***Internationally Educated Nurses: VERY IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST***, For those considering Canada, FAQ: The Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE) and FAQ: The Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE).

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Thank you!

I would definitely do that :D

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I just read the posts from this thread...

I'm quite worried because my IELTS is going to be expired by May2010.

Im planning to lodge my documents on December to CNO.

Would I be able to make it? or would I have to take my IELTS again.

How many times does the IELTS result be needed other than the registration for CNO?

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