How to become RN in British Columbia?

breech · Nov 24, 2008

hi breech,
I've been wanting to msg you to inquire about some things
if you don't mind. You see, I'm also from the Philippines, same
city even. I've read your posts because I was "researching" on
the process of becoming an RN in BC.
I'm in the processing stage. I actually received already a notification
from the CRNBC that I have been assessed. And the next step,
as far as I know is looking for a BC employer.
That's actually my inquiry. I've been trying a few weeks to contact
different health authorities but up to now, to no avail.
Do you have any suggestions on how to go about it? I've been
reading your posts and I'm hoping I could get more information
from you or something.
Thank you very much.

Hi julia,

What i did was I posted my resume online on these health authorities. I also emailed them. I received both positive ang negative responses.

julia23 · Nov 24, 2008

Thanks.

I've done that already. I guess I'm being impatient.

I was thinking you might have done other stuff like calling, etc

that helped speed the process up.

And I think it doesn't help too that I don't have any

hospital experience yet since I've been busy taking

licensure examinations...

Thanks breech. If you have any more suggestions,

I'd appreciate it a lot. Thanks again.

breech · Nov 24, 2008

Thanks.
I've done that already. I guess I'm being impatient.
I was thinking you might have done other stuff like calling, etc
that helped speed the process up.
And I think it doesn't help too that I don't have any
hospital experience yet since I've been busy taking
licensure examinations...
Thanks breech. If you have any more suggestions,
I'd appreciate it a lot. Thanks again.

Most of the employers would prefer nurses who have experience..

Good luck!

lolita_cross · Nov 25, 2008

hi lolita cross!!!
just want to ask if you paid for anything and which service did you avail? batch or courier?
thanks!!

batch.

pvs17 · Nov 25, 2008

hi!!! does anyone know where the nearest couriers is around PRC compound? i'll be processing my stateboard verification tom....

thanks!!!!

pvs17 · Dec 2, 2008

help anyone...

i've read that some had there application to crnbc notarized & i went to the legal department of PRC and they told me they can't notarize my document because it wasn't mentioned in any page... please help....thanks!!!

AD2008 · Dec 2, 2008

help anyone...
i've read that some had there application to crnbc notarized & i went to the legal department of PRC and they told me they can't notarize my document because it wasn't mentioned in any page... please help....thanks!!!

according to CRNBC Registration assessor, application does not need to be notarized. i passed my application without being notarized, and he said "nothing to worry".

breech · Dec 2, 2008

according to CRNBC Registration assessor, application does not need to be notarized. i passed my application without being notarized, and he said "nothing to worry".

that would be the best way in knowing by asking directly your specific registration assessor..:nuke:

pvs17 · Dec 4, 2008

thank you so much!!!!!!!!

i was really worried when 2 offices declined my request....

anyway, i guess that's just fine....

thanks again!!!!

Davkelnice, RN · Dec 5, 2008

Finally got my assessment forms from CRNBC. :) Now just need to pay for them

AD2008 · Dec 5, 2008

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breech · Dec 5, 2008

thanks! i'll keep you posted...
i will share to you my timeline for the benefit of the people reading this particular thread
january 2008 submitted crnbc application and at the same time looking for canadian employer.
march 2008 pre-assessment letter received from crnbc asking me a copy of the retake
scores of tests 3 and 5 of the june 2006 nle.
april 2008 assessed and made eligible with crnbc.
june 2008 interview with the employer over the phone.
july 2008 received job offer thru email.
august 2008 provincial nominee program (pnp) application started.
october 1, 2008 pnp application sent to ministry of economic development for
nomination by health match bc.
october 14, 2008 successful nomination from the province of british columbia as provincial nominee.
october 27, 2008 received an e-mail telling me of the successful nomination.
november 3, 2008 received permanent residence application package from bc pnp office.
november 10, 2008 visa application sent to canadian embassy, manila. (work permit & permanent
residence applications). payment made thru manager's check and bank draft.
work permit - php 6,300 ($150 cad), permanent residence - php 22,000 ($550 cad).
november 12, 2008 all documents were returned and received notice of incorrect payment processing
fee. (effective november 10, 2008, the processing fee for work permit is
php 6,000.00 equivalent to $150 cad due to currency fluctuation.
november 15, 2008 documents resent to canadian embassy, manila.

december 5, 2008 - received notice for medicals from the embassy:d