advice from u.k nurses in canada on relocation

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My wife and i have start dates already and we are at a dilema re: what and what not to take with us bearing in mind 2 young kids. Is it wise and financially beneficial to bring furnitures and household items? Also advice on which removal company to use will be greatly appreciated.:confused:

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi, i am new to this site so hope i've posted this in the right place, i was just wondering if anyone could give me any information.

I'm planning on immigrating with my husband to BC, Canada. Have sent off application to the CRNBC for consideration to take the CRN exam, just waiting to hear back. Have also been in contact with a health authority in BC who are coming to London in march to interview for nursing positions.

However i havent yet done anything about a visa, do i need to be applying for this now??

If anyone has any helpful advice on the process i would be very greatfull

Thanks

Hi and welcome to the site

You need a employer before you apply for a work permit, employer will more than likely look for OK from college before accepting you or may accept you on provision you are accepted by the college. There are a few threads discussing the process in the International forum plus there are a few UK nurses recently made the transition. I although in Canada am still going through the process and do need to make some courses up due to the way my training was recorded. A lot will depend on your transcripts and that you have hours both theory and practical in all areas

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Hi, thanks for your reply.

Kinda sounds like im on the right track so thats good, are you working in canada now or do you have to complete the extra courses beforehand?

Am i right in saying you moved to Edmonton? Really hope you and your family are settling in well.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

I am in Nova Scotia and not working but once we get this all sorted hopefully will get a part time job, the course have to be done first and I can't work as a nurse without the college giving me the OK etc. I am lucky it was dh that got the work permit. We have really settled well here absolutely love it even the winter has had it moments but such a difference seeing blue skies in winter instead of grey. If you check out my journal you should see some pictures https://allnurses.com/journal.php?do=showjournal&j=176

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