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

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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 :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.

Hi! From the time they gave me my file number which was January 14, the status of the application online changed on February 20. From there they'll tell you if they really got everything they need from you.

Hi ! I got an email giving me a file number. Its been "2 months/8weeks" from the time i applied for it. "That" shows in the CRNBC website (when you want to check your file status) I know that they have an approximate time as to the next step which is reviewing all my papers. My question is thrown to those who have already went thru this, how long did it take for them to send you another notice saying that papers is all received? And yes, i sent all my documents already. Papers direct from PRC, papers direct from IELTS, and papers direct from School too.

Can anybody pls share some of their experience?:) Would truly appreciate it. Btw, i also hold a Permanent Resident card for several years now. In that area, i have no problems with working permits etc...

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hi... im just wondering.. why is everybody talking about alberta, vancouver, etc.. but nobody talks about ontario specifically in toronto? is it harder to work as a registered nurse in toronto? cause i have a sister in toronto. and she already has a stable life there with his husband who is also a Filipino. she will be petitioning my mom,hopefully,next year.

by the way, im already a registered nurse here in the philippines with only 3 months experience in a hospital...as a volunteer nurse..

but im still looking for a job where i can be an employee/staff nurse rather than just a nurse trainee (volunteer).. i applied to various hospitals already but sadly, vacancies will be on august or september... so im gonna wait for that time pa..

i took and passed the nursing licensure exam here in the philippines just last november 08... i also took ielts last march and fortunately, got just the right average/score for canada... hehe...

but since june 08 i enrolled in a masteral/post graduate class and ill be finishing all the subjects this coming october09 but will still do my thesis on the second semester which will be on november 09. and hopefully, God willing, i will graduate on march 2010...

i have another question, what can you advice for a newbie like me with the above status?:)

i read from the previous postssss that it will take a long time to register as a nurse in canada or even to be eligible to take the crne... is it ok that ill register or process my papers for crne as early as now? so by the time i will be eligible, ill finish my masteral degree and ill have a better, longer hospital experience..

would this be ok?

and do you know any agency or recruiters or employees for nurses in canada?:) im also planning to apply as early as now...

Thanks for the time reading my post.. More power and God bless! :)

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yeah, you can start processing your requirements for the province that you prefer..

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All of your questions have been answered in one thread or another. Until recently BC and Alberta were the most active provinces in recruiting nurses from the Philippines, but that has changed in the last couple of months. Alberta is under a province-wide hiring freeze that is unlikely to be lifted any time soon. Ontario's economy is quite depressed and there have been nursing layoffs there.

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oh, now i understand.. thats why there has been no mention about ontario.. thank you so much janfrn...

so i can process now? wew. thats a relief.. thanks so much summer09..

so do you have any other advice for a newbie like me with the above status?

sorry, but what other agency / employer with an agency here in the phils should i go to?

by the way, how will one find an employer in canada if he/she is in the Philippines? just through an agency right? what agency can you advice?:)

thank you so much for the time...

:)

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oh, now i understand.. thats why there has been no mention about ontario.. thank you so much janfrn...

so i can process now? wew. thats a relief.. thanks so much summer09..

so do you have any other advice for a newbie like me with the above status?

sorry, but what other agency / employer with an agency here in the phils should i go to?

by the way, how will one find an employer in canada if he/she is in the Philippines? just through an agency right? what agency can you advice?:)

thank you so much for the time...

:)

I would suggest you start with getting eligibility from the college of nursing and then start looking for a employer by contacting hospitals in the areas you want to live and work. No need for an agency and the paperwork is very easy to complete and follow

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ill do that then, thank you so much silverdragon...:)

This is a great help for me..:)

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sorry for this, but what do you mean college of nursing? the nursing council?

im so sorry for this but how should i get my eligibility?

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sorry for this, but what do you mean college of nursing? the nursing council?

im so sorry for this but how should i get my eligibility?

College of nursing in Canada is the same as board of nursing in the US and NMC in the UK. The college in each province ensures that you meet their requirements and will give eligibility. There is a thread/sticky in the Canadian forum which lists the province's colleges

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i have another question. as what i understood on the previous postsss, its easy to apply for crne... but the 250 hours of duty is difficult to start without an employer. is that correct?

and is it true that its really hard for us filipinos who studied here in the Philippines to work as a nurse in the canada for the reasons that they prioritize canadians and the need for nurses in canada is getting low? pls correct me if im wrong. pls share your insights.

thank you very much.:)

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
i have another question. as what i understood on the previous postsss, its easy to apply for crne... but the 250 hours of duty is difficult to start without an employer. is that correct?

and is it true that its really hard for us filipinos who studied here in the Philippines to work as a nurse in the canada for the reasons that they prioritize canadians and the need for nurses in canada is getting low? pls correct me if im wrong. pls share your insights.

thank you very much.:)

Each province has their own requirements. The 250 hours can easily be sorted once in Canada and working if that is a requirement of the province, your employer will sign a declaration stating you have meet the 250 hour requirements and then your license will be issued. Alberta has been and still is going through some major changes with their health and jobs there have become very scarce. Other provinces may be different but Canadians or permanent residents will and should get preference to IEN however if you have experience in a specialised area it may make things easier in finding a employer.

Which province was you thinking on working in?

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and is it true that its really hard for us filipinos who studied here in the Philippines to work as a nurse in the canada for the reasons that they prioritize canadians and the need for nurses in canada is getting low? pls correct me if im wrong. pls share your insights..

Most provinces are examining the education of Phillippino nurses very carefully due to gaps in the degrees issued there. The foreign degree must now be compared course by course to the Canadian requirements.

Also, why shouldn't a country hire their own graduates first?

There is also the whole debate brewing on "is there really a nursing shortage or a shortage of jobs that nurses want?" Many Canadian nurses have worked 2 part time jobs because no full time ones were available. Suddenly the health regions "found" full time lines when they wanted to "import" foreign nurses. If the jobs are there for immigration purposes why weren't they offered on the units first?

When I graduated ten years ago, I worked three casual jobs to get the hours needed to repay my student loans. All of a sudden full time lines appeared --- leaving the average nurse educated here going "What????":angryfire

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