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.

It can take months for the documents to arrive, would start the process now; provided that you have the money to pay for the processing. They will not do a thing without being paid for it.

And for the other poster, trying to go on a tourist visa and remain in Canada is just not good idea, there is much to do in terms of licensure and work permits and cannot be done during the time of the tourist visa.

Suzanne is right - if you have the funds, then go for it. If you are sure that you are coming to BC this may then better go for it now rather than later.

However, CRNBC needs a mailing address, and as you're not here yet you wouldn't have one (well, if you have a house already then ignore this). Also, based from my own experience my school and the prc were very fast in processing my papers (hint: I paid more than they asked me for -and then some.. hehe). My papers, both from school and from prc, arrived here in canada in less than 2 weeks - with the help of my uncle who took care of it because I was here in vancouver already.

So it ultimately comes to your choice - decide which is more comfortable for you. And to wenursetheworld - I'm a permanent resident here in BC. Suzanne said it best - being on a tourist visa just won't cut it. You just don't have the time to process all that. So I guess, the first step in becoming a nurse in BC is to be a permanent resident fist. Hope this helps.

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And for the other poster, trying to go on a tourist visa and remain in Canada is just not good idea, there is much to do in terms of licensure and work permits and cannot be done during the time of the tourist visa.

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Hi Suzanne, thanks for replying to my post.:nuke:

Allow me to share a few more details about my application. I was advised by CARNA to travel as a tourist first to take the SEC assessment for 3-5 days. According to them, if the result would require me to undergo short courses, they will assist me in converting my tourist visa into a student visa. But if my assessment will not require further studies, my employer could start processing my work permit.

About acquiring tourist visa, it is not an easy procedure here (as what most Filipinos claim) that is why I'm a bit anxious about the validness of my reason for acquiring a tourist visa, which is to take the SEC assessment at Alberta.

Miss Suzanne, I'm not really aware of what country you are from so I'm not sure if you could answer my queries but I will sincerely appreciate your inputs about this. Otherwise, I'm keeping my fingers crossed hoping that somebody in this forum might have gone through the same process and might want to share their experiences.:)

Thanks and more power.:bow:

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Suzanne is right - if you have the funds, then go for it. If you are sure that you are coming to BC this may then better go for it now rather than later.

However, CRNBC needs a mailing address, and as you're not here yet you wouldn't have one (well, if you have a house already then ignore this). Also, based from my own experience my school and the prc were very fast in processing my papers (hint: I paid more than they asked me for -and then some.. hehe). My papers, both from school and from prc, arrived here in canada in less than 2 weeks - with the help of my uncle who took care of it because I was here in vancouver already.

So it ultimately comes to your choice - decide which is more comfortable for you. And to wenursetheworld - I'm a permanent resident here in BC. Suzanne said it best - being on a tourist visa just won't cut it. You just don't have the time to process all that. So I guess, the first step in becoming a nurse in BC is to be a permanent resident fist. Hope this helps.

Hi, Thank you so much for your prompt reply. Somehow I already have an idea what are the first things to do. Thank you so much for the infos. BTW, Is aesthetic nursing in demand in Vancouver B.C? thanks.

And thanks to Suzanne

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It can take months for the documents to arrive, would start the process now; provided that you have the money to pay for the processing. They will not do a thing without being paid for it.

And for the other poster, trying to go on a tourist visa and remain in Canada is just not good idea, there is much to do in terms of licensure and work permits and cannot be done during the time of the tourist visa.

Hi Suzanne, thank you so much for the advise. I really appreciate it.

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And for the other poster, trying to go on a tourist visa and remain in Canada is just not good idea, there is much to do in terms of licensure and work permits and cannot be done during the time of the tourist visa.

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Hi Suzanne, thanks for replying to my post.:nuke:

Allow me to share a few more details about my application. I was advised by CARNA to travel as a tourist first to take the SEC assessment for 3-5 days. According to them, if the result would require me to undergo short courses, they will assist me in converting my tourist visa into a student visa. But if my assessment will not require further studies, my employer could start processing my work permit.

About acquiring tourist visa, it is not an easy procedure here (as what most Filipinos claim) that is why I'm a bit anxious about the validness of my reason for acquiring a tourist visa, which is to take the SEC assessment at Alberta.

Miss Suzanne, I'm not really aware of what country you are from so I'm not sure if you could answer my queries but I will sincerely appreciate your inputs about this. Otherwise, I'm keeping my fingers crossed hoping that somebody in this forum might have gone through the same process and might want to share their experiences.:)

Thanks and more power.:bow:

Without having processing in place, it is never recommended to go to any country on a tourist visa with the idea of staying. Just does not work for many, and with the issue of many now overstaying the tourist visas, it is much harder to get them for any country.

I am actually in the US, and grew up just a few miles from the Canadian border and well aware of what goes on there as far as licensure as well as immigration.

And something to think about, if you are going there on a tourist visa for an assessment, it means that you do not have an employer lined up in the first place. Again, there is no reason that most of this cannot be done before you leave for Canada, the same as what most others do. Be aware that more than likely you will be placed as an auxillary nurse and that means working two years as a nursing asst unless you have significant experience as an RN already. Pay as the auxillary nurse is about $8 to 10 per hour and will not cover most of your expenses as you think it will. Taxes are still paid on the money earned as well.

Take the time to do some reading on this forum before you make any travel plans is all that we are telling you to do. Things are quite different from what you are expecting.

I am sure of that.

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No such thing as an auxillary nurse. Our Nursing Assistants are unionized and start at around $14/hour

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There are only licenses available for Registered Nurses and RPNs, or the same as the LPN/LVN.

Any other title that is offered just does not exist there, and is not the same as the above, nor are they paid at the same rate.

We see it all of the time, agencies making offers that just do not exist in Canada or even in the US. And the exam is only offered three time per year in Canada to start of with.

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Without having processing in place, it is never recommended to go to any country on a tourist visa with the idea of staying. Just does not work for many, and with the issue of many now overstaying the tourist visas, it is much harder to get them for any country.

I am actually in the US, and grew up just a few miles from the Canadian border and well aware of what goes on there as far as licensure as well as immigration.

And something to think about, if you are going there on a tourist visa for an assessment, it means that you do not have an employer lined up in the first place. Again, there is no reason that most of this cannot be done before you leave for Canada, the same as what most others do. Be aware that more than likely you will be placed as an auxillary nurse and that means working two years as a nursing asst unless you have significant experience as an RN already. Pay as the auxillary nurse is about $8 to 10 per hour and will not cover most of your expenses as you think it will. Taxes are still paid on the money earned as well.

Take the time to do some reading on this forum before you make any travel plans is all that we are telling you to do. Things are quite different from what you are expecting.

I am sure of that.

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Thanks for that information Suzanne. I guess I also need to talk to my sister-in-law's employer who is supposed to hire me once I finish my assessment with SEC.

I appreciate your help. :nuke:

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hi there,

If someone cud gve me some info plz..im an indian nurse ive gt my CARNA elligibility and a joboffer in Calgaryhealthregion, im doing this through an agency..the agency says they hve applied for my LMO in dec i believe, bt ive nt gt any reply since..does the LMO tke a lot of time..cud smebdy shed sme light on this..and also hw mch time does it tke from LMO..Visaapplictn..medical..visaobtaining..etc.thanks

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hi there,

If someone cud gve me some info plz..im an indian nurse ive gt my CARNA elligibility and a joboffer in Calgaryhealthregion, im doing this through an agency..the agency says they hve applied for my LMO in dec i believe, bt ive nt gt any reply since..does the LMO tke a lot of time..cud smebdy shed sme light on this..and also hw mch time does it tke from LMO..Visaapplictn..medical..visaobtaining..etc.thanks

LMO I believe can take anything from weeks to a couple of months. Total process could be anything from 6-12 months all depends on how smoothly everything is supplied.

Can you please not text when writing as not everyone understands it and makes good practice in writing English

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hello...just want to ask, if ever you will be permited to take their exam, where do i take it? Do I need to go there to take the exam? I am from the Philippines.......

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The CRNE is only available in Canada and it is only written three times a year. It was written on Feb 8; the next sitting is in June and the deadline for application is early April. However you can't apply to write the exam until a Canadian regulatory body gives you authorization. The most obvious place for you to write would be Vancouver.

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