I am an internationally educated nurse came to canada with high hopes to pursue my career as RN.
But i was directed to do OSCE which i did and was asked to complete two competency gaps (ethical and self regulation) which was only one page when send by the CNO.
I tried york university which apparently was the only university recommended by CNO. and york university offer e programe of 20 months costing 15 thousand tution fee. anyways i tried as there was no other way. but unfortuntly, i was rejected when i demand to know why, they simply said due to the high volumes of applicant, they prefer candidates who have done some nursing relevant courses in canada...ok....so whats next.... i contacted george brown college and it seems they have the courses that york wants....these courses (part time) takes about one and half year to complete....all in all....u need 80% and above in these courses in order to get admission in york....wow....all in all its a 3-4 years of back to school programme for a candidate like me who has been a RN for last 10 years....
i m really confused , dishearted and shattered....i dont know what to do....i have only two competency gaps and i dont think its fair for me to go thru all these hurdles....
I am an internationally educated nurse came to canada with high hopes to pursue my career as RN.
But i was directed to do OSCE which i did and was asked to complete two competency gaps (ethical and self regulation) which was only one page when send by the CNO.
I tried york university which apparently was the only university recommended by CNO. and york university offer e programe of 20 months costing 15 thousand tution fee. anyways i tried as there was no other way. but unfortuntly, i was rejected when i demand to know why, they simply said due to the high volumes of applicant, they prefer candidates who have done some nursing relevant courses in canada...ok....so whats next.... i contacted george brown college and it seems they have the courses that york wants....these courses (part time) takes about one and half year to complete....all in all....u need 80% and above in these courses in order to get admission in york....wow....all in all its a 3-4 years of back to school programme for a candidate like me who has been a RN for last 10 years....
i m really confused , dishearted and shattered....i dont know what to do....i have only two competency gaps and i dont think its fair for me to go thru all these hurdles....
please advice or share similar situations ......
It is a suggestion only, but try and see if CNO will accept other refresher courses from other provinces. For instance, BC accepts refresher courses from SK and Newfoundland, and Newfoundland and BC both have max 1 year refresher course. I know someone who did the partial online refresher course option in Newfoundland and is there to finish her clinicals.
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It is a suggestion only, but try and see if CNO will accept other refresher courses from other provinces. For instance, BC accepts refresher courses from SK and Newfoundland, and Newfoundland and BC both have max 1 year refresher course. I know someone who did the partial online refresher course option in Newfoundland and is there to finish her clinicals.