Nyc, USA RN working in Vancouver, Canada

[chameleon]

Hi Everyone,

I am currently working as an RN in a NYC hospital. I have been working at my current position for a little over two years now. My experience is in NICU area. I attended a 2 year nursing program and graduated with an Associates Degree. I am considering of moving to Vancouver, Canada in the near future and have some questions regarding working there as an RN. What is the transition like for those who moved from USA to Canada and specifically for those with an Associates Degree. I am concerned that I will not be able to practice as an RN with the degree that I have and might have to further my education but I am not sure on the specifics.

What is the average income with my experience and education? What do the benefits include (pension, medical, etc.). Also I am concerned about job availability, particularly in NICU. I know the downturn in the economy is worldwide and everyone is affected. I would like to know is there a hiring freeze or is there still some hiring going on.

Thank you for any help/advice anyone might have. If anyone would like to correspond with who went through the same process that would be great.

Thank you.

[RN_Canada]

There are times I'd rather stick a fork in my eye than deal with the Vancouver rush hour

Oh Fiona59 how true!

ml25

a masters degree is not required for bedside nursing and will not help you get a job for direct care nursing. Your experience and background will be more helpful in getting an RN job for bedside care not an advanced degree.

My question is the prospects of getting a job in BC after passing CRNE.

You can read my previous post about this and there have already been some links posted to view the career pages of the various health authority websites. I suggest you re-read this thread and follow the links and see for yourself how many jobs are available.