Hello everyone! This is my first post. I have been trying to collect information on what my plans are for my life in the next 10 years. I thought a great place to do it is here.
I am a 23 year old who is currently an EMT-B in the states with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. My plan was always to become a police officer, but after becoming an EMT I found my passion for the medical field. I know I have a long road a head because of the fact of having to go back to school again to become a nurse, but I think it is better for me to get started now while I'm still somewhat young.
With my discovery that I want to be in the medical field, after many trips and time with friends that live there, I really would like to move to Canada. Specifically Toronto or Ontario in general. My plan was to apply to a nursing school in Toronto so I have the right knowledge to take the CRNE(I think this is what the nursing exam in Canada is called) however, I have some questions.
1. Can you take the CRNE if you are not a Canadian PR or applying for it? Basically as a U.S citizen, after I would finish my degree in Canada, would I be able to take it and try and get a job in Canada, or would I have to return home, work, and than apply to take it and get PR. With that comes question
2. If I cannot find a job offer right away in Canada, will my degree from Toronto transfer to NYC? Would I simply have to pass the NY state nursing exam and be able to work? Or does schooling from Canada not count.
Thank you all for any help you can give me. I have a lot of thinking to do and am trying to collect as much information as I can.
Maky
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Look into the CIC website there are different ways of coming to canada as a PR.