New Canadian immigrant looking at becoming a nurse in Canada

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jan 29, 2012

Hi I'm a newly landed immigrant from Philippines. I just wanted to know how will I be able to pursue my Nursing profession here in Canada? How will I start? Please help...

Have you already completed a nursing course? As this is a bit off topic to the thread once you answer we can move this to a more appropriate forum and offer appropriate advice

charkei · Jan 29, 2012

I'm a Registered Nurse in the Philippines MS. Silverdragon102. I don't know how to start my career here in Canada. I'm still trying to learn also on how to use this site. Can you please give me some advise? Please help...

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jan 29, 2012

Right, Moved to a thread on it's own in the International forum

Starting point would be meeting the provincial college of RN requirements, this will vary from province to province and links to the various colleges can be found here

Until you meet requirements and have eligibility to sit CRNE there is nothing you can do in regards working as a nurse however once you have eligibility you can look for a job as a graduate nurse until you sit CRNE, all info regarding this can also be found on the provincial college website

charkei · Jan 30, 2012

Ahhh okay Ms. Silverdragon102. I will be checking on that site. Thank you so much! However, may I ask if I can have the chance to work as a Nursing Aide or any jobs that suits me in Health care while I'm applying for my eligibility to work as a Nurse in Canada? Or how can I have a Canadian experience that is related to my field of specialization that credits as an experience?