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1. What is nursing like in Toronto?

   RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

   I just thought I'd share this. These are the types of articles that add to the misinformation discussed earlier on this thread. Nursing at top of best job prospect list in Ontario | Ontario | News | Toronto S

2. What is nursing like in Toronto?

   RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

   Dishes perfectly explained it all. It's not just about immigrants not being diligent in their research. It has much to do with conflicting information coming from the government/government funded websites too.

3. What is nursing like in Toronto?

   RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

   Fiona69, there are many factors to consider when deciding to migrate. In my case, my husband and his entire family are settled in Canada. It doesn't make sense to uproot him and ask him to go to the UK where I was living alone. This was more than jus...

4. What is nursing like in Toronto?

   RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

   That's strange because NNAS and CNO are very particular about nursing education and that's why it's so difficult to be licensed in Canada. If employers are going to look for Canadian education anyway, there is no point in the process.

5. What is nursing like in Toronto?

   RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

   Thank you, dishes! You've been so helpful and amazing! I have about 7 years of experience. I hope that counts for something because that's all I've got. I was planning to move only with a job offer on the table, but it looks like I have to be there p...

6. What is nursing like in Toronto?

   RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

   What do you suggest I do to stand out when applying for jobs? Unfortunately I cannot practice anywhere else in Canada as of the moment. The reality is very discouraging.

7. What is nursing like in Toronto?

   RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

   Thank you! That's really helpful! Are you able to tell me more about nursing in Toronto in terms of autonomy, staffing ratios, etc? I hope to be better prepared and more informed when I move.

8. What is nursing like in Toronto?

   RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

   He doesn't, but he's very experienced in his field and he said he won't have a hard time looking for job. But we won't move until we both get a job offer. I'm just worried about my currency of practice and because I can't work as a nurse in AB, I rea...

9. What is nursing like in Toronto?

   RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

   I can try to get my credentials assessed in BC. I am an IEN so I don't know if they'll require me to do a bridging course there. Unfortunately, I can't afford working part time and paying for a bridging course at the moment. Alberta required me to do...

10. What is nursing like in Toronto?

    RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

    Thanks for the link. That is super helpful!

11. What is nursing like in Toronto?

    RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

    I'm currently in Alberta, planning to move to Toronto. Sorry I wasn't very clear. And yes, I know it was my choice and that is why I feel sad. I didn't know how saturated the market is. A lot of websites talk about shortages. Maybe I looked at the w...

12. What is nursing like in Toronto?

    RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

    That's sad. I was very hopeful about this move, but I feel discouraged now. I guess my situation in the UK was far better. I had job security because there is an abundance of nursing jobs and we get 7 weeks of annual paid vacation too. I don't want ...

13. What is nursing like in Toronto?

    RGNonthemove posted a topic in Canada

    Hi everyone! Can someone give me an idea about what nursing is like in Toronto? My family is planning to move. What is the nursing culture like? How many weeks of annual leave do you usually get? Do you usually work 8-hr or 12-hr shifts in the wards...

14. Planning to move to Ontario...how's the job market?

    RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

    Thank you! Do you think things will improve in the next few years?

15. Planning to move to Ontario...how's the job market?

    RGNonthemove replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

    I do have recent experience. I resigned from my job in the UK last June 2016.