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hi Fiona, Here's what I read from the CNO website..Generally, nurses living elsewhere in Canada who can provide proof of current registration and recent safe practice as a Registered Nurse... in another Canadian province or territory are eligible to register in Ontario without undergoing additional training, experience, testing or assessment. This applies to all nurses currently registered elsewhere in Canada, regardless of where they received their nursing education. I feel and not trying to say I was singled out on my OP. And honestly, I wasn't expecting it to be fast but hey it was CNO Cust Reps twice told me it will only take 4 weeks. They're the one who set the bar. After my initial post and the responses, I realized the application will really take some time as I initially anticipated and not 4 weeks. PS. Fiona, why do you say I'm "lucky to get to practice as an RPN in Ontario"?

It definitely will help but first nations experience deal with a lot with issues and health concerns similar to that of projects abroad( third world if you may). they do have lack of access to the health services to start with.

I wonder why. It should be included. its the B-4 form. I'll probably call them if that's the case knowing CNO... They actually sent me an IEN package the first time whereas I requested the "registered elsewhere" application.

i believe it's included in the package that CNO will send you.

I would not say quick but more of continuous communication with the applicant. i'm basing this from my experience in Nova Scotia which i assume have less applicants to deal with. also, I did inquire to CNO a couple of times. They said it takes 3-4 weeks after receiving all the requirements.

I was only required 3 requirements and the last of the 3 was received 2 weeks ago. No rush actually but I do expect the application process to be better than that. Just a bit surprised about the whole thing. at least send a letter to the applicant confirming they received all the requirements. what if didn't followed up on my application and just trusted them that they'll do what they are supposed to do?

I hate this CNO. I'm currently trying to apply for registration in Ontario as an RN registered elsewhere in the country but the College just seem so slow processing the applications or should I say they need to streamline their process. I know they have the most applications to deal with in all provinces but come on that's not an excuse. Called them 5 days ago because I haven't been charged in my Credit card although I believed the last of the requirements they needed was received 2 weeks ago. I did send everything by Registered mail plus the Cust Rep confirmed it. She said the problem was my papers was "misfiled", assured me that she'll rectify it and she'll charge my credit card. Fine everything's moving forward now. fast forward this morning. I called again to asked if they can give me an application number or a confirmation number that they are moving forward with my application. Cust Rep told me, "oh it was misfiled but was noted 5 days ago and...". 5 days after and still nothing happened to my files. I JUST WANNA GO BALLISTIC after hearing that. I did hung up. and called them after gathring myself telling the line got cut. i don't know how long would it take them to put it in the correct files never mind the whole processing of my application. Honestly I thought it would only take a month, max. I'm just frustrated...

i received my confirmation that i passed thru email from a registration officer of CRNNOva Scotia

zepher, unless we can manage to have the course online, our next alternative is to work in First Nations or Northern nursing stations).

I hope she never end up being my supervisor in the quantum future

anybody here knows if I can include my CPNRE fee in my tax return for Ontario?

do we still need to call CNO and request the tax receipt or do they just mail it to everybody?

I was wondering if we should include exam fees, nursing registration or renewal fees, certification fees etc in our tax returns? sorry if this is a DUH? question.

i'm taking the CRNE this June, i heard the format will be different. will it going to be a mix of short answers and multiple choice?

good for you 5cats.

hi guys, anybody here tried registering in nova scotia? the Ontario nursing board have a tendency to evaluate new grad RNs from RP as RPNs. thats a diploma program.

fiona, linzz and loriangel thanks for the replies. one thing i don't wan't to do right now is cashout on this crash courses and find out when youre already sitting in the classroom that i already know thess stuffs.

any developments from the original post(pickles) and rogue?

ow this one i just saw right now, Patient Assessment Certificate. wow we have all kinds of certificate popping out. what do they teach to get this certificate? correct me guys of i'm wrong coz thought it was one of the basic skills you learn from undergrad.

thanks fiona. keep the advices coming please.

hi guys, just passed the CPRNE. while looking for jobs on the net, i noticed some employers require a Medication Administration Certificate (for RPN). is this certificate something we RPNs sHOULD really have like the BCLS or is it just an asset? right now, i'm looking to go the LTC way first to gain some confidence. why? i'm an IEN. I dont even have experience prior to moving here in Canada a year ago. Any suggestions on how to jumpstart my career as a nurse here would be truly appreciated.

i'm pretty sure its already in your mailbox.i got mine today and PASSED.

my apprehensions root to the fact that i'm an IEN who just graduated from my program less than a year ago and was just luckily allowed by the CNO to take the CPNRE. I assumed it will be much harder for me get a temp license PN position. Any IENs in the forum who previously applied for the PN temp license willing to share their experience?

I'm lil bit apprehensive with the temp license since i don't know if it would be that easy finding an RPN job at the moment plus all those job postings I see are requiring CURRENT license holder from the College. Do these LTCs have an idea about the temp license? any suggestion how would i tell a prospective employer that i'll only have a temp license?

hi i was thinking of applying for a temp RPN license first before taking the exam. would it be worth the try looking for willing employers or should i just focus my time reviewing for the exam?? are employers that desperate to hire on this condition? does anybody here ever tried applying for a temporary RPN license?