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Mar 29, 2009 01:23 AM

CNRE requires authorization to work as a nurse?

by zakuro

I learnt this from Ontario's college of nursing. To be eligible for CNRE, you need the Canadian citizenship, or PR, or authorization to work as a nurse in Canada. Obviously as an IEN i assume the last option is the easiest. How could i obtain an authorization to work as a nurse in Canada if i'm not registered yet. Some threads mentioned the Interim Permit, is this the one most people use to apply for CNRE? How long can i work under this permit? I'm totally confused by myself and definitely need some help on this. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

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from Silverdragon102
Old Mar 29, 2009, 08:25 AM

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Looking at their site my impression is they will allow you to sit CRNE but you will not receive your certificate and be allowed to nurse until you have proof that you are in the country legally ie citizen, work permit or PR. Therefore you will be made eligible to sit the exam, in this case you should be able to find a employer and sort out a work permit
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from zakuro
Old Mar 30, 2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverdragon102 View Post
Looking at their site my impression is they will allow you to sit CRNE but you will not receive your certificate and be allowed to nurse until you have proof that you are in the country legally ie citizen, work permit or PR. Therefore you will be made eligible to sit the exam, in this case you should be able to find a employer and sort out a work permit
Thanks SilverDragon for the explanation. My understanding is that I should gather my documents and apply to sit for CRNE first (without any work permit) and wait for the college of nursing to approve my application (i assume i will get something like an authorization to test?). Then I'll use this authorization to test to apply for a job? Or should i do the whole process reversely, i.e. finding employment first and then use the work permit they give me to register for CRNE? Which is the way that will work out?
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from Silverdragon102
Old Mar 30, 2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by zakuro View Post
Thanks SilverDragon for the explanation. My understanding is that I should gather my documents and apply to sit for CRNE first (without any work permit) and wait for the college of nursing to approve my application (i assume i will get something like an authorization to test?). Then I'll use this authorization to test to apply for a job? Or should i do the whole process reversely, i.e. finding employment first and then use the work permit they give me to register for CRNE? Which is the way that will work out?
Most employers will expect to see eligibility from the college. I would complete and meet requirements of college and once you are given the green light to sit CRNE then look for a employer and sort out TWP
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from zakuro
Old Mar 30, 2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverdragon102 View Post
Most employers will expect to see eligibility from the college. I would complete and meet requirements of college and once you are given the green light to sit CRNE then look for a employer and sort out TWP
I'm planning to take CRNE in October. Do you think i have enough time to prepare for it as well as finding an employer to get there by then if i start right now (if transcripts, license in the US, and IELTS result are ready to be sent)?
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from Silverdragon102
Old Mar 30, 2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by zakuro View Post
I'm planning to take CRNE in October. Do you think i have enough time to prepare for it as well as finding an employer to get there by then if i start right now (if transcripts, license in the US, and IELTS result are ready to be sent)?
Depending on college and how quick they process your application you may get eligibility to sit CRNE in October but be prepared it may take longer. You still have time to prepare for the exam seeing as you have already done English exam whilst looking for a employer and submitting TWP paperwork
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from zakuro
Old Mar 30, 2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverdragon102 View Post
Depending on college and how quick they process your application you may get eligibility to sit CRNE in October but be prepared it may take longer. You still have time to prepare for the exam seeing as you have already done English exam whilst looking for a employer and submitting TWP paperwork
Thanks so much SilverDragon! Just wondered if you have any idea which province i should probably consider if SPEED is my priority? I'm currently thinking about BC, Ontario, and Alberta. Not familiar with other southern Canada provinces, but assume the weather should be also acceptable Would you mind giving me some suggestion which one might take less time to process my application?
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from Silverdragon102
Old Mar 30, 2009, 06:08 PM

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I would suggest a read on the working in Canada thread. We are seeing an increase in colleges requesting a SEC before they will give permission to sit CRNE. It all goes on what your transcripts state and what if any experience you have. I would also say you need to look at which province you want to live in because at the end of the day you will still need to meet that province requirements

This is a good site regarding weather http://www.theweathernetwork.com/
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from blessed23
Old Apr 04, 2009, 08:49 AM

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ahhmmm excuse me....what do u mean the acronym SEC?
I would like to ask silverdragon if i need to take first the ielts before looking for a school or before taking the CRNE? hoping for your patience... i have more questions to ask... I am having a hard time following all the threads re CRNE.
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from Silverdragon102
Old Apr 04, 2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by blessed23 View Post
ahhmmm excuse me....what do u mean the acronym SEC?
I would like to ask silverdragon if i need to take first the ielts before looking for a school or before taking the CRNE? hoping for your patience... i have more questions to ask... I am having a hard time following all the threads re CRNE.
SEC =Substantially Equivalent Competency and depending on your transcripts the college may require you to go through it before they will allow you to sit CRNE.

IELTS will be required also before they will allow you to sit CRNE. Not sure what you mean when you say school unless you are thinking on studying in Canada and again I think IELTS has to be done and submitted with your application.

The college will not review your application until it is complete. That means English exam, transcripts, application

Although this is for Alberta it gives a good explanation on SEC http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourse...ment/index.htm
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