Steps to become Canadian RN if already have US RN, BSN license

[renaek]

I am looking to Move to Ontario, Canada this summer and work as an RN with a BSN license. I cannot find any detailed information on how to start this process. I am finding alot on how to become an RN in the US, but not the reverse. I have heard so many different ways, but I don't know what to believe!?!?! I understand I will have to take the CRNE, but I have so many other questions....

Where do I even begin? CNO.org?

How much does this cost?

Will a hospital or employer help with costs?

Should I start looking for a job first or start my registration first?

How long does this "process" take?

Is this really as complicated as it sounds?

I hope somebody can help me!

Thank You!

[dishes, BSN, RN]

OH ok yes I have been curious about the hiring freeze, but when I search job postings I find positions posted?

I am worried about this because I don't want to go through the application process and then not find a job due to the freeze. Stressful!!

I have called CNO, and yes they told me to start the application process before apply. I am just waiting to hear if my boyfriend will get into Grad school in Ontario and then I will start. Its been a waiting game!

Thanks

Hopefully you will find work after you become registered but you need to be prepared for the possibilty that you may not. It will take several months to become registered and the CNO is increasing the application fee from $163.55 to $600.00 for IENs, so you may want to start the applicaion process soon. http://www.cno.org/docs/general/ProposedFeesBylaw.pdf

dishes

[itsmejuli]

Thank you silverdragon! Crazy I may not be able to practice in my own country. Out of curiosity, what is the priority visa date for Canadians in the states? Do not understand how to read that website. Thanks again!!!

You're not the only one. I've been living and working in the States since 89 and want to return to Alberta. Both of my sons recently relocated to Edmonton because of the economic situation here in Florida. I'm an unemployed new LPN here and will start the RN transitional program in August. Hopefully, by the time I get my BSN the RN situation in Alberta will have settled down and I can get a job in southern Alberta.

And there I was, thinking that going into nursing was going to be a sure fire way to get a decent job and be in a profession I'd like.