requirements to work as a nurse in canada (Vancouver/Burnaby esp)

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hi,

it's my first time to post anything in this site, i usually just lurk and read posts hehehe i'm sori if i've posted in the wrong forum.. but anyways here's my question..

I'm a BSN student from the philippines and i'm in my last yr (4th) hopefully i'll be able to graduate by march of next year (which is wen graduation is stated to be), if i wanted to work as a nurse in canada what requirements would i be needing? i've asked around when i went there last summer because my family just migrated there, my parents sent me back here to the philippines though because they thought it a waste if i weren't to finish my education here seeing as to i only had just one more year left... anyway the people i've asked just kept saying that all i had to do was finish my nursing course here and then go back there when i'm done then challenge the test (i don't really know what test they were referring to but i;m thinking its probably their board exam?) and that would be it... so does that mean that i don't have to take the board exam here in my country anymore all i'll be needing is the diploma? please help i'm really hoping someone would help me on this because i've been looking for information but to no avail and i'm still as confused as ever :lol2: and thank you in advance

I am just wondering ..do you guys around here ever get tired of replying to the same queries about how to practise nursing here in Canada?So far as I browsed and read ,most of the questions being posted are being repeated and the answers to them are clearly explained.

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I am just wondering ..do you guys around here ever get tired of replying to the same queries about how to practise nursing here in Canada?So far as I browsed and read ,most of the questions being posted are being repeated and the answers to them are clearly explained.

Oh, gawd yes.

Half the time we do it, so we don't get called racist, hostile, unwelcoming, etc.

Some of us really wonder how these posters got through nursing school without the answers being spoonfed to them.

Do they think after migration, their coworkers are going to hold their hands and explain it all to them -- yes, they do, if my hospital's experience is anything to go by.

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Specializes in Home Care.

It happens on all the forums I've ever used no matter what the topic is. Many people are just too lazy to read FAQs or to search existing threads for answers to their questions.

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Guys you have the patience of a saint . I could not really stand being asked again and again of the same question. Kudos to the staff and moderator/s. I hope these people who posted their queries appreciate the effort. It is not a piece of cake trying to be as helpful to anyone as much as possible without appearing to be condescending or irritated.

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hello, i am a newly graduate of bsn. i would just like to ask whether canada requires nurses to have a work experience to work ther?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
hello, i am a newly graduate of bsn. i would just like to ask whether canada requires nurses to have a work experience to work ther?

Depends on the route you are looking at. If PR then yes you have to have 12 months or more work experience. TWP well that will depend on employer

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Specializes in peds.

Hello everyone,

I am RN, US graduate and working in pediatric field. I am not the US citizen, I have the work visa. My question is: is it possible for me to apply for job in Canada while I am legally reside in US.

Thanks

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

You will have to meet provincial requirements and obtain a work permit or PR of your own for Canada. That will take time

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Hi guys. Hope anyone could bear on my situation. I'm Canadian PR Visa holder, I graduated with a BSN degree last April 2011 here in the Phil. but I failed the NLE twice. Since according to the CLPNBC, registration in the country of origin is not required then I wanted to try the LPN route given a chance.

I actually wanted to be an RN that's why I stayed here longer with my toddler (my husband is in BC for a year now). But I think two NLE takes is enough and I wanted to be reunited with my husband now.

Just wanted to know if anyone goes through with the same process and been able to sit for the LPN exam in BC. Thanks for reading.

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Employment and role verification (sent by the CLPNBC to relevant employers).

Can someone expound on this, its one of the requirements listed? TY again.

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