new in canada:international educated Nurse,how to be an RN/LPN

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Dear all,

Greetings to everyone!I am coming to Canada by next year,will be landing as a permanent resident in Montreal,Quebec.I am a Reg.Nurse in the Phiippines.I would like to ask your advices about the details of the ff:

1.I am moving out from Quebec,after I landed because I don't speak French.Is it a good decision?

2.What is the best place for a newcomer like me,where I can start my nursing career?I need a low cost living since I do not have so much of money.

3.I was told,that it is better to get LPN first,is this correct?

4.If i will register as LPN/or RN anywhere in Canada,how will start the process?

Thank you so much.I need your advices.

Blacksharp

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So you are using Quebec as a platform to land in Canada and then Quebec? I suggest you check further as there many be conditions that prevent you from doing this as you may forfeit PR.

You can apply LPN or RN but LPN is not a consolation prize. You also need to start with reading the provincial college of RNs or LPN website and check out what you have to do. All new applications must go through another agency before reaching the college

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hi,silverdragon102..thank you for immediate response. My agent said,after landing in Quebec,I can move anywhere I want the next day.I am just little bit confused what to do next to start my nursing career.My first choice is to pursue my RN license.I am just scared I may not get the IELTS benchmark.And I do not how will I start the processing.When I tried to google,some say that I have to find my school where I can find the bridging program,then they will tell me what to do next.When I checked each province for the nursing regulation, it says that I have to do NNAS,then if I pass it,I can start my registration for the RN/LPN.

Please advise me..Because Im helpless.I don't know anyone in Canada.

Thank you very much.

Blacksharp

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NNAS is the new process that all international trained nurses must go through and you must pass English exam if English is not your first language? Check the CIC website in regards PR via Quebec and requirements, don't always believe what your agent tells you because if anything happens you are held accountable not your agent

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Hello! I just want to share. I heard that if you plan on working in Quebec, you must work there for at least 2 years before moving to another province. But, this is just from what I have heard so I cannot guarantee that this is 100% true. I suggest you look into everything before you move and not just rely on your agency for all the information :)

I also suggest that you check out the NNAS website. You do not have to go through it if you plan to work in Quebec, but if you plan to work in another province you must apply to the NNAS. I suggest you read the website it is very informative :)

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I also suggest that you check out the NNAS website. You do not have to go through it if you plan to work in Quebec, but if you plan to work in another province you must apply to the NNAS. I suggest you read the website it is very informative :)

Incorrect. This is posted in their FAQ section

Only Exceptions:

You do not have to set up an account with NNAS if:

  • you were previously registered to practise as a nurse in Canada, or
  • you successfully completed your nursing education at a Canadian institution.

In these cases, you can apply directly to the nursing regulatory body of your choice.

FAQ â€" NNAS / SNEI

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Oops, I might have read one of their descriptions wrong.

What do they mean by

"

NNAS is a partnership of Canadian nursing regulatory bodies (except Quebec and the Territories)." ?

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I just see it as saying that the mentioned provinces have not opted to use the service but do their own review

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