IEN to apply for CRNE in toronto

**Silverdragon102** · Jun 12, 2009, 03:45 PM

Re: IEN to apply for CRNE in toronto

Originally Posted by bonsai_25

Question: I have a BSN degree from the Philippines and I am working right now as an ICU nurse in Texas for almost 2 years. Will Ontario nursing credit my working hours here in Texas or will I have to study again for 6 months (bridging program) and so on like other international nurses? Can I take the CRNE first before the bridging program or I have to take the program to be legible to write the CRNE? Do you know anyone who has the same case?

I have the packet already to apply, I just hope they let me take the exam. I know it will take months or even 1 to 2 years to be an RN in Canada because you have to get an employer and clinical practice in Canada before they let you become an RN. If I can become an RN in another Canadian province, can I just transfer to ONtario?
Thank you.

I am sure they will take your Texas work experience into account and you do generally have to declare it but the decision will be with the college. You will not be made eligible to sit CRNE until all requirements are met and if this is bridging or SEC then that will have to be completed first. Currently you have to still meet requirements even if you meet other province requirements so if looking at a short cut it will not work. Better and cheaper to apply to the province you want to work in

bonsai_25 · Jun 12, 2009, 09:37 PM

Re: IEN to apply for CRNE in toronto

I guess I'd better finish this packet then. thank you.

annjo · Jun 12, 2009, 10:04 PM

Re: IEN to apply for CRNE in toronto

wait... i thot one needs to pass the CRNE before one will be in RN in Ontario?
i dont get it.
whats this bridging program?

**janfrn** · Jun 12, 2009, 10:11 PM

Re: IEN to apply for CRNE in toronto

@ bonsai_25: There are no nursing jobs in Ontario these days. Their economy is in deep trouble and there are even layoffs happening. It's important to keep an eye on current events when you're planning something like a move to another country.

@ annjo: Bridging is a course offered through university or community college in most provinces that helps the IEN become knowledgeable and comfortable with current Canadian nursing practice. In these provinces it may or may not be required before writing the CRNE. Every nurse wanting to work in Canada has to pass the CRNE, or if they're planning to work in Quebec they have to pass the OIIQ registration exam. No shortcuts. No free passes. This has been explained on another thread.

annjo · Jun 13, 2009, 01:47 AM

Re: IEN to apply for CRNE in toronto

thank you so much...

so its not yet a good time to move in toronto right?

coz, im planning to migrate there. with my mom of course. my sister is in toronto already.

we are planning to start our application next month.

should we not continue with our plans? or not?

annjo · Jun 13, 2009, 01:52 AM

Re: IEN to apply for CRNE in toronto

my sister and my close friend who are currently in toronto said that nurses are still in need in toronto.

its really confusing me...

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**janfrn** · Jun 13, 2009, 06:44 AM

Re: IEN to apply for CRNE in toronto

Only you can make that decision. What the public (those not actually working in health care) understands of what's happening is quite different from reality. Yes, the nurses in Toronto are working short. So are nurses all across the country. That doesn't mean that the health regions or hospitals are hiring. In Alberta at the moment only internal applicants (people already working for Alberta Health Services) are permitted to apply for posted positions. I'd advise you to have a look at some of the hospitals that you're interested in working for and seeing how many positions they have posted. But my honest opinion is that Ontario has a large number of home-grown newly graduated nurses who aren't able to find work so it's going to be much harder for someone from outside the country to find work there. But I can tell that you're not really seeing the big picture and you'll make your choice based on whatever suits you. Good luck to you.

bonsai_25 · Jun 13, 2009, 04:50 PM

Re: IEN to apply for CRNE in toronto

I want to work in Ontario because most of my relatives live there. I just want to be able to take the CRNE that's why I am thinking of getting assessed by a different province first if they let me take the exam before any bridging program. But if its the same case with the other provinces where I have to take any bridging program before the CRNE then I'll just go straight ahead to Ontario.

But does ONtario credit CRNE exams from other provinces? Right now, I am not sure yet if I'll apply for immigration or work permit there in CAnada.

**Silverdragon102** · Jun 13, 2009, 05:12 PM

Re: IEN to apply for CRNE in toronto

Originally Posted by bonsai_25

I want to work in Ontario because most of my relatives live there. I just want to be able to take the CRNE that's why I am thinking of getting assessed by a different province first if they let me take the exam before any bridging program. But if its the same case with the other provinces where I have to take any bridging program before the CRNE then I'll just go straight ahead to Ontario.

But does ONtario credit CRNE exams from other provinces? Right now, I am not sure yet if I'll apply for immigration or work permit there in CAnada.

You will still have to meet Ontario requirements even if you have passed CRNE in another province. You really are better just applying to the province that you want to work from the start. As a foreign nurse transferring from one province to another if you haven't any recent nursing experience or Canadian working experience you may still be required to sit some sort of SEC or bridge program

5cats · Jun 13, 2009, 05:21 PM

Re: IEN to apply for CRNE in toronto

The whole process is quite costly and will take time, apply direct in Ontario if you really want to move there.
5cats

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