British Columbia vs Saskatchewan

Published

Specializes in General Duty.

Hi! I am a new Filipino nurse. I have done some research and I'm thinking of working in Canada in the near future. I have up come with two choices of possible work locations for me: British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

I first considered Saskatchewan because I believe it would take a shorter time for me to process my registration and work, but I heard that the weather there is too cold. So I thought of British Columbia. But then, I have heard that the process there is longer. Also I have read on CRNBC's website that as of January 2007, English test scores must not be more than 1 year old at the time of registration in order to qualify. Thus, it means I have only until July 2009 (I took and passed IELTS on July 2008) to be able to register with CRNBC, so I have to hurry if I want to work in BC. Does this also apply to SRNA?

I would like to ask your opinions on where I should place my application, considering the living conditions, cost and time of processing, and possibility of working as a GN before writing the CRNE with my little hospital experience here.

Please help me decide...

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in intensive care, recovery, anesthetics.

You need to decide where you want to live, Not where the easiest or fast way is for registering. BC and Sk are very different provinces, the only thing in common is they are both western provinces and their language is english.

For both provinces it's unlikely that you'll find an employer without significant experience.

5cats

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in General Duty.

Thanks! Can you tell me something about the living conditions in these two provinces? Like if life is fast-paced or laid-back in these areas, the cost of living, economy, education, health care, technology, political situation and others. I want to get a better picture of these two places so I could compare.

Is it true that the weather is too cold in Saskatchewan? How about in BC? I'm from a tropical country and I'm not used to extreme cold. But I guess it's nothing I can't handle.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Check this site for what weather is like in the various areas http://www.theweathernetwork.com/

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in General Duty.

That website was helpful. Thanks Silverdragon! I better be ready with some thick clothing if I decide to work in Saskatchewan. :nuke:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Can be cold. Here in Nova Scotia we had approx 20cms of snow overnight.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion