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Hello!You can't work here without sitting on the exam...An interim permit is only temporary (that i am told...)

your welcome:) No problem!

Btw, just to add...It really would help if for the OSCE, think like you're going on your first day of work in a hospital setting...You'd come in prepared for all skills right?? so that's the best way i can described to come prepared for OSCE... Im sure to those who have experience, it won't be as tough as for those who don't have practical experience. But doesn't mean you should relax, as you'll never know what theyll ask you to perform > study on medications (pharma) too! good luck

Hi kellie & imukfurok, Would suggest going to www.mtroyal.ca. for more information re: OSCE, triple jump and case scenario. in there, there are examples about it..Normally, if you book an appointment for SEC, you would get information from their contact person thru email on references, "guide" books to study as there is no review book for this SEC assessment. Re: what book i used in preparing myself, CRNE prep guide, MOSBY's CaNAdian comprehensive review-2nd edition (orange color book), . If you have months to prepare , i would really go for studying Student Study Guide - Medical-surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking In Client Care by P. Lemone. But this books i suggested are only for the written and short answer exam part. For the OSCE, i would definitely suggest to review on your psychomotor skills, ex.medications how to perform IV, IM, wound dressing etc. Those kind as you might have to perform return demo . What specifically, it varies, so just be prepared. And if you have been asked on focused specialty like Maternal and Child care or others, then would be beneficial to read on books specializing in that. Mine, was only Med-Surg. Basically, SEC isnt just about knowledge, more so also skills and critical thinking... Lastly, i would suggest making an appoinment now as last time i heard from a friend, next available was on a December 2009...They're getting busy . So doesnt mean when you're ready to take the SEC assessment and call for an appointment, that date is available..I think,they're kinda short-staffed in ratio to the demand coming in... Hope it helps. Just private message me if you want more info:) Sorry if there are typo errors, kinda rushing!

So when will you be done with the courses?:)

Silverdragon: Hi! Just happen to read this post . Found it interesting:) Made me wonder tho, while taking up those courses you mentioned , did they give you a temp. working permit as a nurse? Or do you have to finish the course before being eligible to work as a nurse , at the same time take up the CRNE? Really just curious....:)

Hi, has anyone replied to you re your inquiries? Just wondering , have you taken your SEC assessment already? Coz maybe if after the SEC assessment, CRNBC thinks you don't need the re-entry program, then maybe you don't have to, right? Can you expound more on your background? Any work experience before but stopped? Or took up nursing education long ago?

I can't study for the SEC? Uhmmm...Im not sure if you got that right. I got an email from the SEC rep suggesting of books i can look into to prepare for it, including even the CRNE guide. If you meant that there's no reviewer for "that" unlike the CRNE, true....and i do got that part already. Thank you for the link but yep, i've read almost all the info that can pertain to SEC but nothing that answers my questions. I understand this is fairly new so i know only those who sat on it, has an idea. Having said that, i'm throwing in my question (my queries) for those who sat on their schedules dates already. AS for those who took the SEC assessment , i have an idea that there is a question exam that runs for 7 hours which is what they term as "diagnostic" exam but i just want to know if it covers the general nursing or diagnostic tools...Confused still... AS for the Triple Jump & Clinical Judge self assessment, i already have an idea on both. Its just the latter... Thanks in advance to those who can answer my queries:)

Hi, i am just curious...Are you familiar with the Diagnostic exam in SEC asssessment? I mean, is it similare to CRNE exam which is questions based on nursing in general? Or is it an exam purely on "diagnostic tools" like lab equipments, O.R equipments? I have a different perceptive of the "diagnostic" term. And it doesnt help that there are no study practice guides for SEC assessment (unlike CRNE ) since this is fairly new. Any tips would help. Thank you!

Hi breech, i know youre probably busy with the move and all...Congratulations again. Sent you a PM. Please..please reply...Thanks!:)

This reply is kinda late but yes, if you have a PR card, you can work as a nurse or any work for that matter! PR card is like the equivalent of Green Card in U.S . Breech i also hold a PR card. Congratulations! (even if this is late. Been busy):)

Hi ! I got an email giving me a file number. Its been "2 months/8weeks" from the time i applied for it. "That" shows in the CRNBC website (when you want to check your file status) I know that they have an approximate time as to the next step which is reviewing all my papers. My question is thrown to those who have already went thru this, how long did it take for them to send you another notice saying that papers is all received? And yes, i sent all my documents already. Papers direct from PRC, papers direct from IELTS, and papers direct from School too. Can anybody pls share some of their experience?:) Would truly appreciate it. Btw, i also hold a Permanent Resident card for several years now. In that area, i have no problems with working permits etc...

Hi Viamarie: Thanks so much for your posts! I am currently applying for CRNBC(canadian Registration nurses BC). The thing is, they also need my license verification which i filed last march 8 or 9, 2009 in PRC Cebu. (i was a Nov NLE 2008 passer) So of course when i applied for registration, much to my dismay (literally, my jaw dropped) they told me that i can get my license in 5-6 months. the License is a requirement for the "license verification form" (it's a 1-page form) that CRNBC has that must be filled up by PRC officials. After which , the PRC official will directly send it to CRNBC in Canada. T Here lies my problem, 5-6 months for license to be release. in other words that form will be filled up after the 5-6 months? I feel, theres too much waste of my time ... You did mention that if one has the extra resources, do this license verifcation in manila. Is it appliable to my case? I don't mean the "board exam passer certification" with the ratings etc... Did you have such "license verification form" also from the Australian Nurses assoc. etc? Im just looking at all possibilities here to make the process faster...Youre right, smaller provinces takes sooooo much longer... Thanks again and hope to hear from you soon. Cheers!

Glad that all is safe!

Yes, second to that. Never heard yet of 10 years contract... im not too sure but, it could be the MAIN reason why you didnt make it the first time, no visa granted. The Consul/s who interviews are all more than well trained to deal with all sorts of situations and even if you're not doing anything wrong but if ..just IF they feel, even at the "slightest tiny bit" of doubt, that could already be their grounds why they wont give grant you a visa. But on a lighter note, good luck on that second try.

If you plan to apply for immigrant visa, check the website of www.cic.gc.ca . There is a long wait, i know coz my cousin has applied two years ago and haven't gotten it yet. I would suggest that you take time to read the reqts in CRNBC (presuming you want to take the nursing exam in BC). just search the website. From there, youll see the requirements for International students. Regardless that i have a PR card, because my education is from the Phil., i have to go thru the process for "international students"..Not to discourage you , but i think you can't even apply without your English test passing score. They accept IELTS and TOEFL, etc. At best, check their website. Its a process and would take longer than most people think. I got my PR card years way back. I think the steps to get PR card is more different that it used to be and like i mentioned earlier, not easy. Just check their website. No harm in trying.

"hi... you mentioned that you are beating the Oct 2009 exam... just want to ask what type of visa do you have to go to Canada ? thanks a lot for your reply" Hi ATzrn: I have my permanent resident card or what others call as PR card. And only have more or less a year to get my citizenship. Im trying to make it on the Oct. exam not because of my entry status but because they might change the 2010 exam to multiple choice with essay type questions. Currently, its all multiple choice. Hope that helps.

Hi Jafrn, thank you for your reply....If it does answer my question? not really...hehe What i meant was, besides me passing the exam, i DID/have registered with them last first week of March. But what they're releasing or can be released now is just the certification that you have passed the exam. And they won't accept the CRNBC application form for Licence verification unless you hold the license card itself which the releasing of all license card starts yet approximately 5-6 months from now(accdg. to PRC staff)...For me , thats too much of a wait. (If i have no choice , i would have to) But going back to my question, is there now way to fast track this? HAs anyone tried applying with special consideration? I dont mind paying additional fees with PRC (if there is such a thing) if there is a fast track section. I just dont have that luxury of time to wait for 5-6 months.. Im just trying my luck here and see if theres anyone who had/has the same dilemma as me.

Hi Felisa, i know this is a very old post but was just wondering if you were able to succeed in getting PRC to process your license verification form for CRNBC without the actual license yet? That is my dilemma now. They wont process it (even if i have certification i passed exam) until the "actual" license card is in my hand. I think its frustrating especially now that 39thousand pass thus would mean 5-6 months at least before the license card is released to us...Pls let me know your thoughts...Help, anyone??? Thank you.

Hi, i've been trying to read post messages here but none would answer my curiousity. Just wondering if anyone has requested the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC) to send to CRNBC the certification of passing board exam/etc in leiu of the License Verification? Reason why i am asking is because, the license/card takes 5-6 months for it to be released from PRC which is too long since im trying to target to take the Oct 2009 exam (granted my requirements are complete by then). Instead, i DO have a copy of the certification that i passed exam. I understand that it has to be sent institution to institution not from ex. to CRNBC from PRC staff themselves (no problem). But can they send the "certification" of passing the board exam instead? that way i dont have to wait too long for the license card?(w/c is a requirement for the CRNBC form for license verification) Hope i am not confusing you... Anyway, Pls reply....Suzanne? Premium members? :-( So bothered by the wait. Anyone who has the same dilemma as me? Truly appreciate any of your thoughts on this. Thank you.

Hi silver dragon, would you know how many weeks average will i get my file number or confirmation letter that theyre processing my papers ? Sent it personally to CRNBC. Do live in BC. :) Also, if all IEN go through the assessment?

Hi Misswongy, thanks for the reply:) I live in BC. So it might be shorter you think? Also, when did you apply? last year or this year? coz most of those who applied this year had to have the SEC assesment thing?

Hi, how long does it normally take for them to send the confirmation letter re my file number for registration? I personally gave it to them in CRNBC (IELTS copy, complete application, Payment form, PR card copy..) They said its all good and i should just wait in mail...So im curious how long does it normally take, like range of period? Thanks for the replies, in advance.

Hi Lenjoy03, just wanted to know where can i buy Potter? Is that a book or purely Q & A? Thanks!

Retakers who want to take this November can start re-applying as of Sept. 3. Why i know is because a friend of mine is a retaker. So it is safe to say that you can start applying. As for the deadline of application. That im not sure. If there's any difference for the first timers and the retakers. Deadline i just know is Oct 17 for the Nov. 28 &29 2008 local board. Another option is to go to PRC website. (they do have one you know) check info there or if not, get their number and call. That for sure is first hand info. Hope that helps. Best of luck!