shurchik

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1. Recent RN or CPN in Montreal, Quebec

   shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in Immigration

   canfliprn, Wow! Thanks so much for your reply! I apologize for my sarcasm earlier! It's just that I'm so frustrated from my dealings with the Quebec system - it's impossible to get straight answers from any official source and it's pretty much tha...

2. Please, need specifics to be RN in Montreal!

   shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in Immigration

   Natalie09, Sorry, if this reply is too late! But you can purchase The Quebec Exam prep guide directly from the OIIQ. It cost me $25 + shipping. It's available in both French and English, just let them know which one you need.

3. Recent RN or CPN in Montreal, Quebec

   shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in Immigration

   Umm, yeah... Thanks for a detailed answer to the only question I specifically DIDN'T ASK! The (mysteriously) dreaded French exam has only been mentioned about a 1000 times on this forum... Anyway, I'd like to renew my plea to the Montreal, Quebec n...

4. Any Suggestions

   shurchik replied to Skittles0919's topic in Canada

   Oops, I also forgot to mention the H-1 US working visa - the mother of them all!

5. Any Suggestions

   shurchik replied to Skittles0919's topic in Canada

   Hi, Your post doesn't mention this, but are you aware that you'll need to get a US license if you want to work there? For the particular US state you want to work in? And that involves submitting your diplomas, etc. to the CGFNS (one organization f...

6. Online places to search for RN jobs?

   shurchik replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in International

   To repeat janfr - don't waste time with ads, go directly to the source. I suggest submitting your CV and resume to the HR department of every hospital you're interested in, even the ones that are not officially hiring. I did that and the first few ...

7. Recent RN or CPN in Montreal, Quebec

   shurchik posted a topic in Immigration

   Hi, Everyone! Some questions for those who recently became an RN or a CPN in Montreal, Quebec. 1) OIIQ now states on their website that regardless of one's studies and work experience, all applicants outside of Quebec must complete at least 30 days o...

8. Attention IEN's: Things you should know to make your move to Canada much easier.

   shurchik replied to clay07's topic in Canada

   rogue2578, Do not despair - the CNO call-center is notoriously insufficient, but the organization itself is fair and functional, if you follow their rules. They don't have preferential treatment for US candidates. They treat all applications the sa...

9. florida to Canada

   shurchik replied to mc30's topic in International

   Hi, I've just vented on this subject here: https://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/rna-quebec-lpn-353098.html Read it and do some fact-checking of your own if you don't want to be tearing out your hair later :)

10. RNA in Quebec -LPN US equivalencies

    shurchik replied to silverhalide's topic in International

    Hi, silverhalide! Your question addresses a very sore spot in my recent dealings with Quebec nursing system, and I want to share some painfully acquired info, so you don't make my mistakes and waste precious time. If you have the opportunity to recei...

11. Montreal RNs - help, please!

    shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in International

    OK, I take the last part back - I see that my thread now shows in both forums. As long as it stays in the Canadian one, I'm happy. Thank you!

12. Montreal RNs - help, please!

    shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in International

    Wow! Not only did I not get any direct answers to my questions, but now this thread's been moved from the "Canadian Nurses" forum to a much more obscure one in "International Nursing". There goes even the slightest chance of my networking with any ...

13. Montreal RNs - help, please!

    shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in International

    I have 4 years of college-level French and I am pretty comfortable with everyday speaking/writing. But I would still prefer an English-speaking hospital, for many reasons. Do you have any advice regarding my questions posted above? Thank you!

14. Montreal RNs - help, please!

    shurchik posted a topic in International

    I'm a newly licensed RN in US. I have 2,5 years of various nursing experience in Russia, but no nursing experience in US yet. I've some US work experience as Nursing Assistant and Graduate Nurse. I want to get a job at one ot the English-speaking ...

15. Work at the Jewish Hospital of Montreal ?

    shurchik replied to Theimys's topic in International

    Hi, Theimys! I'm moving to Montreal from US and looking into the Jewish General too. Don't have much insider info on any of the hospitals in Montreal yet, but so far I've liked Jewish General the most. Mostly because they advertise free preparation ...