I'm an American RN looking to relocate to Ontario and told that I have to take CRNE

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Hi. I have to take the CRNE and understand that you have only 3 chances to take this exam. If you dont pass by the 3rd chance then what happens? I also have an Associates Degree, is that a problem for Ontario? I was told that provience wants only RN's with Bachelors degrees. Does anyone know? If I study off of the prep tool book for the CRNE is that a useful guide. Would I be able to pass if I complete the study guide? Someone please help me. Thanks:nurse:

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Everyone has to pass CRNE if they plan on working as a nurse in Canada, the same goes for Canadian nurses planning on working in the US they have to pass NCLEX. Each province has their own requirements and may only accept BSN but really you need to contact the college or look carefully at their website as there should be an indication on requirements

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Ontario is one of the provinces that requires RNs to have their degree. The CNO should have info on this on their website.

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But don't they have a "grandfathering" clause? If you were educated before a certain date?

Guess the OP will just have to check as everyone has suggested.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

yes they do and this is what it states and looking at the age of the op, if correct, then will not meet the requirement

u.s.: registered nurses from the u.s. who wrote the state board test pool examination before july 1, 1982 have met the ontario registration examination requirement and do not have to write the examination. applicants who wrote the national council of licensure examination (nclex) after june 30, 1982 are required to write the crne.

http://www.cno.org/international_en/reqs/req3_exam/index.htm

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Specializes in ED.

The entry to practice in Ontario is a BScN.

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yes they do and this is what it states and looking at the age of the op, if correct, then will not meet the requirement

u.s.: registered nurses from the u.s. who wrote the state board test pool examination before july 1, 1982 have met the ontario registration examination requirement and do not have to write the examination. applicants who wrote the national council of licensure examination (nclex) after june 30, 1982 are required to write the crne.

http://www.cno.org/international_en/reqs/req3_exam/index.htm

wow it looks like i could work in some parts of canada without sitting for an exam.

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Before writing the exam, you will really need to know that the CRNE is more psychosocial while US is more pathophysiological. The CRNE book is a really good book. Make sure you know it. More importantly, know the rationale behind the answers, if you dont get an answer right, go and read more about it. If you really need more help, there are exam preparation courses for International Nurses offered by CARE for Nurses.

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Does anybody know if SEC is a definite requirement for US ADN grads like me to register in Canada?

I'm a recent graduate. Passed NCLEX and am currently licensed in Illinois, USA.

Heard that BC and Alberta are open to ADN grads. Is this true?

Between BC and Alberta, where will I get better chances of succesfully registering.

Any insight on this will be very appreciated.

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Both provinces have hiring freezes, so finding work is doubtful.

You would have to apply to the provincial college of RNs to have your education evaluated. Done on an applicant by applicant basis.

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just a follow-up question...so what will happen if u did'nt pass the CRNE for the 3rd time?

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just a follow-up question...so what will happen if u did'nt pass the CRNE for the 3rd time?

You are either a BScN that cannot practice nursing and need to figure out what to do with your degree, return to school to fix your deficiencies. But in reality, are you really meant to be a nurse if you fail the registration exam three times? Would you want that nurse to care for you or your family?

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