How to become RN in British Columbia?

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Hi guys i need your suggestions on this, my wife recently passed the recent board exam given by PRC last June2008, in this regard shes asking the step to take in going for an RN in British Columbia, Vancouver. What are the requirements so she can have her papers assessed.

my friend is also asking on how to become a RN in british columbia...do they need to have an experience?she just took the NLE last november 2008...

Hi! Most probably I will be applying at CRNBC by February if I'm done with my research about living and working in Canada. I'm still weighing my pros and cons and haven't fully decide yet. (I'll be taking NCLEX by March and also considering Australia - also doing a research on the process of applying in OZ but it will cost you at most half a million pesos). I, too, just took the board exam last November 2008, so like your friend, I have zero work experience. But I'm working out on it by gathering telephone numbers and requirements of local hospitals here in the Philippines so that when the results are out (and if God permits me to pass), I can immediately go to the hospitals. I am not dreaming to work in big private hospitals here in Manila, it would even be better for me if I will be working in public government hospitals (where our service is needed the most). Anyway, I emailed someone in CRNBC and asked the issue about what will I put in the "documentation of nursing experience/practice". He said since I'm a new grad, I do not have to complete that section of the application. I guess, CRNBC will be really looking after the education we had acquired here in the Philippines if it matches with their Nursing Curriculum. I believe, the problem with work experience will be evident when you are already looking for an employer to sponsor you. I also emailed some healthcare facility in BC and their reply, I need to have at least 1-2 years work experience in a specialized area in order for them to consider. But this will not stop me from applying. Most probably by the time I am almost done with the processing, I have also earned the amount of work experience they are requiring. Things might change along the way and we can be as lucky as one of the members here, BREECH. I'm testing the waters. It might be the way God has been leading me to. :)

By the way, your friend and I can help each other through the process. I sort of read almost all the posts here about CRNBC. And I know nurses here in allnurses.com (especially those who are also taking this path) can help us through the process.

Godbless!

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Polkadots,

i admire your perseverence! just a suggestion, while waiting for your NLE result, attend various trainings and seminars. this may come handy when applying for training/work in the Philippines. do grab this opportunity to research about Canada and work there. Goodluck !!!

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Polkadots,

i admire your perseverence! just a suggestion, while waiting for your NLE result, attend various trainings and seminars. this may come handy when applying for training/work in the Philippines. do grab this opportunity to research about Canada and work there. Goodluck !!!

Hi ad2008, thank you for the suggestion. =) Actually I might attend the BLS training of PNRC Quezon City Chapter this Monday to Friday. But they said, it's not recognized in the US. :confused: Also, I enrolled in a seminar of Philippine Heart Center, the topic is about IV Drug Compatibility. I am reviewing for my NCLEX, even though I haven't registered at Pearsonvue yet (I'm still waiting for my sister to sponsor it:wink2:) I will take IELTS by February. And I will be applying in CRNBC by March. I wish everything will be done according to my plan, actually God's plan for me. :saint: Now is the time that I have to strengthen more my faith. It doesn't hurt to become optimistic. Talk about "laws of attraction." :D

For those who are also planning to apply in CRNBC, just message me, no one knows, maybe in a few months or next year we'll also be posting here that we already got our visas just like the other members. Just have faith in Him, do your part and He will do the rest.:) Good luck to us!

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Specializes in Spinal Cord Injury - Acute/Rehab.

and please ask me if you have any questions about CRNBC application. I will help to the best I can in providing information.

It's my commitment to Him to help my co-nurses after all of this unbelievable success.....:redbeathe

I'm paying it forward..

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and please ask me if you have any questions about CRNBC application. I will help to the best I can in providing information.

It's my commitment to Him to help my co-nurses after all of this unbelievable success.....:redbeathe

I'm paying it forward..

Hi breech! I must say, you are so lucky with your application. I just registered here in allnurses.com last week, and I've read what you've been through in applying in CRNBC. It's really great to have people like you and janelf here in the forum. Please do help us, starters, through the application. It would be very much appreciated. This is actually better than hiring an agency do all the works for you. :yeah:

Thank you very much!

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Specializes in Spinal Cord Injury - Acute/Rehab.

anytime! as long I have my internet connection that keeps on working :typing

Good luck to everyone!

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Can I just ask, why are you planning on spending money and writing NCLEX if you are applying to Canada and Australia? We don't accept the NCLEX here. It just seems a waste of money.

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Can I just ask, why are you planning on spending money and writing NCLEX if you are applying to Canada and Australia? We don't accept the NCLEX here. It just seems a waste of money.

I am not taking the NCLEX FOR Canada. Like most of the Filipinos, US is my first choice since my relatives are living there already. So I applied at CA BRN right after graduation and fortunately, got my eligibility right away. But due to retrogression, I have to consider other countries and NOT wait for it to be lifted. I will just waste years of waiting if I don't do anything. So I am applying to US because I know it might take for like 3 to 4 years before I will be granted with a visa. And while waiting for it, I am considering other countries. I'm not going to apply both at Australia and Canada. These are just my options. Now that I'm decided, I think, I might apply in Canada after weighing my pros and cons and talking to some people who know better. I'm not wasting my money here, I'm just investing for my future. :wink2:

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

Your remarks may be considered as waving a red flag, polkadots. There are many Canadians who do not like to hear that people are using their health care system as a stepping stone to The Good Life in the US.

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Your remarks may be considered as waving a red flag, polkadots. There are many Canadians who do not like to hear that people are using their health care system as a stepping stone to The Good Life in the US.

Hi janfrn, I am sorry, it is not my intention to do that. With the impossibility of becoming a nurse in the US, I am considering to serve Canada with my nursing skills if ever I am given chance. Definitely not to make it as a stepping stone. I am just one of those people who would want to help their families financially. I am serving my country first then from there, would explore a place where I can be productive in my chosen career. All in God's will. :)

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.
Hi janfrn, I am sorry, it is not my intention to do that. With the impossibility of becoming a nurse in the US, I am considering to serve Canada with my nursing skills if ever I am given chance. Definitely not to make it as a stepping stone. I am just one of those people who would want to help their families financially. I am serving my country first then from there, would explore a place where I can be productive in my chosen career. All in God's will. :)

Not to put too fine a point on it, but your own words suggest otherwise:

I am not taking the NCLEX FOR Canada. Like most of the Filipinos, US is my first choice since my relatives are living there already... But due to retrogression, I have to consider other countries and NOT wait for it to be lifted. I will just waste years of waiting if I don't do anything. So I am applying to US because I know it might take for like 3 to 4 years before I will be granted with a visa. And while waiting for it, I am considering other countries.

My interpretation of what you've said here is, "I'm going to apply to the States knowing it will take me some time to get a visa. While I wait for that, I'm going to work somewhere else so I'm not wasting my time waiting."

I'm not going to apply both at Australia and Canada. These are just my options. Now that I'm decided, I think, I might apply in Canada after weighing my pros and cons and talking to some people who know better. I'm not wasting my money here, I'm just investing for my future. :wink2:

You haven't said anything here about making either country your home, just that you'd work in them. They're so obviously second-best in your view and both Canadians and Australians will feel a certain degree of disrespect.

You say you're not wasting your money by writing the NCLEX and that suggests you'll be moving to the US at your first opportunity. That is the definition of a stepping stone... from dictionary.com:

stepping stone

noun

any means of advancement; "the job was just a stepping stone on his way to fame and riches"

And while you may not be "wasting your money" the health region that employs you in Canada will expend many thousands of dollars to do so, and in the end be left with the same hole in their staffing list.

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Not to put too fine a point on it, but your own words suggest otherwise:

My interpretation of what you've said here is, "I'm going to apply to the States knowing it will take me some time to get a visa. While I wait for that, I'm going to work somewhere else so I'm not wasting my time waiting."

You haven't said anything here about making either country your home, just that you'd work in them. They're so obviously second-best in your view and both Canadians and Australians will feel a certain degree of disrespect.

You say you're not wasting your money by writing the NCLEX and that suggests you'll be moving to the US at your first opportunity. That is the definition of a stepping stone... from dictionary.com:

stepping stone

noun

any means of advancement; "the job was just a stepping stone on his way to fame and riches"

And while you may not be "wasting your money" the health region that employs you in Canada will expend many thousands of dollars to do so, and in the end be left with the same hole in their staffing list.

Again, I am sorry for putting it that way. If that's what you believe, my apologies. I will not make this issue any bigger. Sorry if I offended any Canadian or Australian in any way. It is not my intention to do that. Only Him knows what I truly intend to do. :)

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