Practical Nursing in Canada for 2 years

manyeeka · Sep 26, 2011

I'm also planning to study PN in Canada. We have the same plans, however, I like to study in Alberta. I made some research and I found this:

http://albertacanada.com/immigration/media/LPN_June_2010.pdf

If candidates have met the requirements list above, a “Temporary” Practice Permit will be

issued.

3. Upon successful completion of the CPNRE, the LPN will become fully licensed with an

“Active” Practice Permit. The CPNRE can be written three times a year (in May, September and January) and includes 250 multiple-choice questions in two sections of 125 questions. Candidates are given three chances to pass this exam.

It might be different with Toronto but it could give you specific questions you could ask to CNO.

kamae · Sep 26, 2011

Hi manyeeka... are you a Filipino? I saw your message and you said "makulit".. hehe I don't have a ym or a skype. But if you have an fb account, maybe we could chat there.

I'm currently enrolled at Centennial College in Toronto. I'll give you details on how much it cost and the process I went through once I can message you privately.

I didn't go through an agency with the school... but I did ask help with processing for my papers for my student visa (but honestly, you can do it yourself) :)

kamae · Sep 26, 2011

By the way, I can't send a private msg yet through allnurses... I don't have enough posts (i think)... would be glad to reply to any of your questions...

Silverdragon102, BSN · Sep 26, 2011

Valid work permit is that a valid work permit however they are employer specific if you are the primary worker and if you will not get one allowing you to work in healthcare until you have passed a medical

asiole · Jul 27, 2012

Hi, I am a registered nurse in the Philippines with no work experience. I enrolled at a 2-year practical nursing program at Centennial College in Toronto Canada. I already have a student visa and will be leaving this November but my classes will start on January.
My question is, will CNO allow me to take the Practical nurse licensure exam on a post-graduation work permit? I read on the Canadian Immigration website that students who graduate from a course 8 months and longer are eligible for a post-graduation work permit which will be valid for as long as the course they graduated from. I was wondering if CNO would allow me to take the licensure exam with that permit.
Thank you so much. I'm new here and registered just so I could ask this question. :)

i know that it's been a while since you've talked about this topic. i'm searching through the internet for info's about practical nursing program that could somehow help me to clear up some questions because right now i'm totally confused on how to get through this. when i found this site, i thought that this might help me. i'm a nursing graduate here in the Philippines, but have not pass the board exam yet. i'm really interested to enroll in a practical nursing program in Canada, as well. if it won't take so much of your time, i just wanted to know what are the process you've gone through to be approved by the college that you've chosen. how long long does it take to process the student visa? and lastly, can you please tell me, the total expenses/tuition fee for the 2 year program. i desperately need your answers. it would be of so much help and greatly appreciated if you'll reply. thank you.

loriangel14, RN · Jul 27, 2012

If you are already a nursing graduate in the Phil then why do you want to take nursing again in Canada? If you want to work in Canada you don't need to go back to school. Apply for nursing licensure in Canada as an RN.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jul 27, 2012

If you are a nursing graduate why would you want to do the LPN course?

It will be expensive as a International student and best thing to do is contact the school and see what their fees are

kamae · Jul 28, 2012

Hi asiole..

They're right, you don't need to take an RPN course anymore because a bachelor degree of nursing + having passed the licensure exam back home will already qualify you to take the RPN exam.

The only reason I'm taking a PN course is because I would like to migrate here soon and the only way I can do that now is through the student visa route. I could have picked any other course because it isn't necessary to take the PN one, but this one is currently the most convenient for me. Since it is a 2- yr course, it will make me eligible for a 3 yr work permit after graduation (postgraduation work permit) and then give me a possibility to migrate once I have worked as a practical nurse for at least 1 year (Canadian experience class). There are many other courses to choose from so if you plan to take the student visa route as well, you can look into other courses. I am sticking to this course for my own reasons.

The RN bridging program in Ontario for RNs from other countries with no experience is equivalent to 3 years. 1 year at a college (like the school I am in now) and 2 years in a University (like Ryerson or York for example). I am eligible to start a bridging to RN but I chose to pursue becoming an immigrant first and then maybe move to another province for the bridging program when the time comes because other provinces like Alberta, only take a year to bridge to RN regardless of your work experience. You can pm me if you have other questions. Best of luck to u.:)

loriangel14, RN · Jul 28, 2012

Hi asiole..
They're right, you don't need to take an RPN course anymore because a bachelor degree of nursing + having passed the licensure exam back home will already qualify you to take the RPN exam.
The only reason I'm taking a PN course is because I would like to migrate here soon and the only way I can do that now is through the student visa route. I could have picked any other course because it isn't necessary to take the PN one, but this one is currently the most convenient for me. Since it is a 2- yr course, it will make me eligible for a 3 yr work permit after graduation (postgraduation work permit) and then give me a possibility to migrate once I have worked as a practical nurse for at least 1 year (Canadian experience class). There are many other courses to choose from so if you plan to take the student visa route as well, you can look into other courses. I am sticking to this course for my own reasons.
The RN bridging program in Ontario for RNs from other countries with no experience is equivalent to 3 years. 1 year at a college (like the school I am in now) and 2 years in a University (like Ryerson or York for example). I am eligible to start a bridging to RN but I chose to pursue becoming an immigrant first and then maybe move to another province for the bridging program when the time comes because other provinces like Alberta, only take a year to bridge to RN regardless of your work experience. You can pm me if you have other questions. Best of luck to u.:)

If you are an RN in the Phil why don't you just apply for RN licensure here in Canada? Why do you think that applying as a student is your only option for immigration?

kamae · Jul 28, 2012

There are many other ways to migrate but I do not qualify for the others. I applied for RN at CNO already and I can bridge while on a student visa but it will take much longer and there is no assurance I'll be accepted at university. It's very complicated. I understand your confusion completely.

Fiona59 · Jul 29, 2012

There is no one year bridging programme in Alberta for Canadian LPNs.

scarletgandola · Aug 9, 2012

Hello i want to know which student program you applied for and which agency because i want to apply for this also..im looking for a break to go to Canada too. Please and thank u.