nancy36

like to clarify this issue,first if you are applying for an immigrant visa as a nurse and reach the 67 pts the you can migrant here, but to work here as a registered Canadian registered then you have to be pass the CNA exam which is more difficult than the immigration process,in short Immigration and CNA are two different and independent office.There are many nurses here(filipinos,swiss,nigerian,british) who the follow same process no more no less, so many nurses here have to work as nursing aides while they are still on the process of getting their license.What fiona and jan are saying in this site are true and could be sometimes depressing but a reality check for all nurses who wants to work here,even if you pass the CNA exam your nursing experience in your home country comes in to place because nursing jobs are getting difficult to get. My advice while applying for your immigrant visa, submit your papers for assessment at the provincial nursing board of your choice.Canada wants us to work and succeed in our profession and we owe this to them.

Advise for those who are planning to take nursing.Is it advisable to take PT or OT instead of nursing. There were about 500 therapist who recently pass their board exam while nursing was around 27000.

Maybe the Philippine government lacks the political will to address this problem or CHED may have other reason why they can not solve this problem.

It depends how badly you need it,if your taking the Oct exam.

I will take the Oct exam on my own without any agency,then return to my country after taking it.No major disruptions in my way of living (still have a job if I fail the exam) and if I pass then its the only time I'll start looking for a job.Just don't like the idea of sending you back if you failed the exam and the pressure of passing is not that great.

Thanks for the info,that was very informative

Thanks for the help/advise. Corvus-have already e-mailed YMCA for some inquiry RNGrad2006-send you PM

Have already finished the CNA prep guide book but I think its not enough,my weakness is in curative area so thats the one that I will study more. Planning to attend the 6 days review class before the the month of Aug. ends.

i am taking the crne in vancouver this october and i'm looking for a place to rent.any information that you can suggest or place you know will be greatly appreciated.

I'm a nurse from the philippines with 10 years of med-surg experience,OR ect..after a few months of training at the National Center of Mental Health and 1 year of work at an of institute with children with mental and physical disability,I decided to concentrate on working with special children. A psychologist advised that I train/study special education for chidren with autism, MR, down syndrom, etc..not on a hospital setting because we will be training children to be independent(basics of daily living)and not taking care of them. Any info on this?

Need some info on which province British Columbia or Newfoundland and Labradorfor a foreign nurse(w/temporary permit on both) to get a job offer.

Where can I get/buy crne review materials in Manila?

I would like to ask what is the next step if somebody fails the Canadian licensure exam for nurses for the 3rd time, especially for foreign nurses who are given temporary working permit?