filipino to migrate in Canada.... what to do to become a RN?

[dejavu88]

i am new to this forum. i am a r.n. in philippines and will migrate in canada (vancouver). i haven't actually practiced my profession as a nurse in hospital setting instead as a company nurse.

actually i don't know have an idea as to what to do to become a r.n. in canada.

should i need to take up another how many years of nursing in canada?

what should i do? kindly help me please!! thanks a lot.

[AD2008]

I think shorter waiting time for Alberta. Based on this forum you have to wait 9 months to 1 yrs pls just to get temp permit from BC.

and i find BC to have more conducive climate especially for Filipinos who are used to having hot climate

[davinn]

Based on your information , I'm sure you can have super-hot-and-steamy night everyday in Alberta than BC.

[AD2008]

Based on your information , I'm sure you can have super-hot-and-steamy night everyday in Alberta than BC.

let's try to keep things wholesome hahaha

[Nurse_PUKYAW]

:DHi to everyone I'm a newbie,, im a DEC 07 NLE passer sad to say still doesn't have any clinical experience yet. I'm currently self-employed and looking for a hospital to volunteer into. I'm planning to take the NCLEX examination JULY next year but after reading this thread i suddenly change my mind and now building interest in trying my luck in Canada instead.:typing

Ive read in the previous post that you can still apply to take CRNE even though you don't have any experience yet? Is that true? But some of forumers/nurses also told that experience is required to take the CRNE exam? How about that 250 hours training before taking the exam is that a paid training?

i am confuse already please help

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

:DHi to everyone I'm a newbie,, im a DEC 07 NLE passer sad to say still doesn't have any clinical experience yet. I'm currently self-employed and looking for a hospital to volunteer into. I'm planning to take the NCLEX examination JULY next year but after reading this thread i suddenly change my mind and now building interest in trying my luck in Canada instead.:typing

Ive read in the previous post that you can still apply to take CRNE even though you don't have any experience yet? Is that true? But some of forumers/nurses also told that experience is required to take the CRNE exam? How about that 250 hours training before taking the exam is that a paid training?

i am confuse already please help

Each province will have their own requirements so a lot will depend on which province you want to live in. Once you have decided I would suggest reading their website to what you need to do to register as a IEN and take it from there. Also a lot will depend on employer as well to whether they require experience. A good read is in order :)

[mt_66]

i really gained a lot of info from you...thanks soundbites for the details you have shared. i just applied for registration at crnbc 2 weeks ago and they said that the pre-assessment to the final assessment takes about 2-3months. my worries lies on the number of working hours that i earned when i was yet in the phils. unfortunately, i have not really practiced my profession as an rn in the philippines since after i passed the local board exam, i went back to my first profession...i am a dentist. thus, i had only a series of trainings (o.r. training for 1 month; i.v. therapy training and basic life support, cpr & aed courses). by the way i graduated (bsn) last oct. 2004. crnbc is giving me until 2009 only, after that they will require me to have a refresher course. what do you think will be the outcome of my crnbc application...will they advise me to take a re-entry program before they allow me to write the crne? i am left hanging until now and 2009 is nearing...am losing time here...i don't know if i should enrol in a review class or just wait for the result of the assessment...but it takes long. at present i am unemployed, am looking for one, at least a job that will enhance my nursing skills, but i know that even nursing aide position requires a certificate...do you have any idea of employers not requiring certificates? my family & i am residing temporarily in my husband's grandmother's house at port alberni, bc (vancouver islands), but will be transferring next month to richmond,bc...hoping there will be more job opportunities in store for us especially that we have our 2 sons with us (9&11 years old). hope to hear from you and other nurses who read this message...your ideas will be highly appreciated. thank you.

[mgrace]

hi, i'm thankful that I found this thread. the previous posts are really helpful. I'm still preparing for the ielts exam. And I understand that it is one of the requirements.. I was wondering, would it be okay if i submitted my documents to CRNBC even when i didn't take the exam yet? I will be taking the exam early next year like in january or february.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

hi, i'm thankful that I found this thread. the previous posts are really helpful. I'm still preparing for the ielts exam. And I understand that it is one of the requirements.. I was wondering, would it be okay if i submitted my documents to CRNBC even when i didn't take the exam yet? I will be taking the exam early next year like in january or february.

Better to wait and have all documentation ready, according to their website you must demonstrate English at time of application. I would suggest take the exam and then submit your application

[mgrace]

Better to wait and have all documentation ready, according to their website you must demonstrate English at time of application. I would suggest take the exam and then submit your application

ei! thank you for the quick reply Silverdragon102 :)

[janelf]

Hi, I am also new here. I am hoping that somebody who's been in a situation like me or knows someone who happened to be a Filipino who also wants to practice nursing here in Vancouver; could give me some informations that I would really appreciate.

I am a nurse in the Philippines and I am taking the exam here in Canada this february, I wonder what would be my next step after this(God willing I will pass). I'm on a visiting visa here and left my wife and 2 kids in the Philippines.

Thanks. God Bless us all.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Hi, I am also new here. I am hoping that somebody who's been in a situation like me or knows someone who happened to be a Filipino who also wants to practice nursing here in Vancouver; could give me some informations that I would really appreciate.

I am a nurse in the Philippines and I am taking the exam here in Canada this february, I wonder what would be my next step after this(God willing I will pass). I'm on a visiting visa here and left my wife and 2 kids in the Philippines.

Thanks. God Bless us all.

Welcome, You will more than likely have to return home and go through the process from there as you will need medicals and a LMO from employer which may take longer than your visa. You can start looking for a employer now and once you have your CRNE results (usually 6 weeks approx after taking exam) you could start the process. You will need a medical and if you intend bringing your family you will need to include them in your application.

[janelf]

Thank you so much for that quick reply silver, I really appreciate it. What bothers me right now if there are employers who are willing to sponsor me/hire me. Coz I have heard from a friend who recently passed the CRNE, that it is hard to find an employer specially with the type of our visa. She said that they(employers) want an applicant to have a working visa, but we also couldn't get a working visa till we get an employer, so which should come first? Chicken or egg? After passing the exam(God willing) I wish that I could get that 250hours done(to release the license). But how, if they won't hire us?

Anyway I still have to take the exam and pass it but I can't help but to think of what would happen after the exam. I hope you could enlighten me with regards to my questions. Thank you so much and God Bless.:paw: