Newly landed IEN in Ontario planning to be a RN in another province

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Hi guys! I'm just new here in this forum. I'd appreciate any help and advice coming from all of you. I am an IEN from the Philippines, I am also a NCLEX Passer however I don't have a recent nursing work experience since I worked in a call center. Currently, I'm still processing my NNAS and just arrived here in Toronto, Ontario. I've noticed that the nursing council here in Ontario is very strict and takes longer time in processing their applicants. I've also heard that most of the IEN's already been assessed are required to go back to school. So I'm thinking now to look for another province where I can become an RN as quickly as possible.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Where do you plan on working once completed registration? A lot of provinces require some form of assessment if IEN. Even if registered in another province unless you work and gain experience in that province you may find you will still have the same issues with CNO.

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Hi Silverdragon102! I'm planning to become a RPN here in Toronto since I will only have to take an exam in order to be registered compared to being a RN where the process might take years. In the future I will relocate to another province where becoming a RN would not be that strict. My options are Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and BC.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

I think you're a little misguided, judix. Having a PN registration isn't going to help you become an RN in other provinces. All but Québec use NNAS to assess IENs. You'd be applying for RN registration with no RN assessment credentials and would have to go back to square one. There will still be roadblocks.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

You don't have to " just write an exam" to get an RPN license. You will still have to apply and be assessed and meet the requirements. It too will take time.

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Hi loriangel14,

So I would expect that after NNAS finishes my advisory report, and assuming that I have registered to CNO with a passing IELTS grade- hopefully. I would still be waiting for CNO's decision for me to take additional courses or write the exam. So I guess I would consider becoming a PSW or find other jobs to support myself while waiting for the whole process. Thanks for the advise Loriangel14.

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Thank you for your advise NotReady4PrimeTime.

So I guess if I would go to Nova Scotia, I would have NNAS do an assessment and create an advisory report for RN to be assessed by CRNNS. I wonder if CRNNS would not be as strict as CNO.

I think what I'm asking is there anyone who have done NNAS for CRNNS? Or other Provinces? How long is the bridging program?Can you guys share your experience. Thank you. I would greatly appreciate it.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

As far as I am aware CRNNS for the most part will do some for of assessment before making decision on letting you sit exam or have to do some courses. Although jobs are advertised it isn't easy to get foot through the door as seniority will come into play but a lot will depend on where in NS you want to live and work

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