CRNBC registration from Ontario

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Specializes in NICU.

Hi ,

I was just wondering if anyone has been through the process (recently) of applying to the CRNBC from Ontario. I just need to know how long it will take, if all the information is sent at one time. I need to start working as soon as possible, and if it's going to take months, I will probably have to get a non nursing job in BC. (my Ontario license is current) THANK YOU!!!

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

Registration with CRNBC might not be your biggest stumbling block. Finding a job could be. Are you cool with working in a rural hospital or nursing home? Then you might get lucky, but if you're looking at the lower mainland, you're in for a bit of a challenge. As for the licensing thing, it shouldn't take more than about 6-8 weeks, as long as all of your documentation is exactly what they want and if the fees are submitted at the same time. Verification of your current status with CNO has to come directly from CNO so their timelines will also have an impact.

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Jan, is the OP is lucky they might get it done that fast. A couple of years back when I moved there, CLPNBC took nearly five months to complete my paperwork/checks. That was before the influx of overseas applications. Somehow, I don't see CRNBC being much better.

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sweet0176,

Keep me updated, please. I also am moving to BC. I am moving next month to join my bf who moved there 3 months ago. I recently just sent my registration to CRNBC yesterday. Have you gotten any news from them yet? I also started applying on health authorities websites. I hope I will get hired!

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