I am a scottish nurse looking into seriously working in Canada. At one time was swithering between US and Canada,but there has been more active recruiting from Canada recently and that has won out. There is a lot about BC in particular Vancouver. It looks like an amazing place with a lot to see and do. I am looking for some opinions and advice about living and working in Vancouver. I am in contact with Vancouver Coastal Health and wondered if any one has any experience with them and any preference between them and Health Match bc? I'm sure they are prob both good but would be helpful to know others thoughts. Also any tips for the best prep to buy for the CRNE exam? I have been reading a few of the threads on this and am not looking forward to the experience although I understand the need.
Is Vancouver a friendly place as I will be on my own and have no family or friends there?
that made me smile! thanks for the quote and the same sentiment back. i wonder how many people know what it means! i love the Scottish dark sense of humour or old quotes you get. i have a wee book of Calvin which can be hilarious and full of gems. mostly humourous but with a serious edge.
Be happy whilst you're living. For you're a long time deid!
Specializes in Obstetrics, perioperative, Infection Con.
Take it from somebody who has done it, just go for it. I moved from The Netherlands 14 years ago and sure have had my ups and downs. But if you don't try you will never know what it is like.
Start it as something which does not have to be permanent and see what happens. You can always go back, plenty of jobs available at home I am sure.
Being lonely is indeed a possible problem. What I did was join a theatre group, wasn't lonely very long!
I currently live and work in Kelowna BC, which I think is a great place to be. Plenty of stuff to do (and not all expensive). Cost of living is high. Have you thought about looking for somebody to go with, there are a lot of British nurses looking at moving to Canada. Maybe you can find somebody to share the experience (and some of the costs) with.
There are plenty of jobs available all over the place.
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Lang may yer lum reek, lassie