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  1. Recent RN or CPN in Montreal, Quebec

    shurchik posted a topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi, Everyone! Some questions for those who recently became an RN or a CPN in Montreal, Quebec. 1) OIIQ now states on their website that regardless of one's studies and work experience, all applicants...

  2. Please, need specifics to be RN in Montreal!

    shurchik posted a topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi, everybody! I'm new to this wonderful forum. I'd like to begin my first post with expressing my gratitude and admiration to everyone who's shared their opinions and expertise here! Presently, I...

  3. Recent RN or CPN in Montreal, Quebec

    shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in Immigration Advice

    canfliprn, Wow! Thanks so much for your reply! I apologize for my sarcasm earlier! It's just that I'm so frustrated from my dealings with the Quebec system - it's impossible to get straight answers...

  4. Please, need specifics to be RN in Montreal!

    shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in Immigration Advice

    Natalie09, Sorry, if this reply is too late! But you can purchase The Quebec Exam prep guide directly from the OIIQ. It cost me $25 + shipping. It's available in both French and English, just let...

  5. Recent RN or CPN in Montreal, Quebec

    shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in Immigration Advice

    Umm, yeah... Thanks for a detailed answer to the only question I specifically DIDN'T ASK! The (mysteriously) dreaded French exam has only been mentioned about a 1000 times on this forum... Anyway,...

  6. Any Suggestions

    shurchik replied to Skittles0919's topic in Canada

    Oops, I also forgot to mention the H-1 US working visa - the mother of them

  7. Any Suggestions

    shurchik replied to Skittles0919's topic in Canada

    Hi, Your post doesn't mention this, but are you aware that you'll need to get a US license if you want to work there? For the particular US state you want to work in? And that involves submitting...

  8. Online places to search for RN jobs?

    shurchik replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in International Nursing

    To repeat janfr - don't waste time with ads, go directly to the source. I suggest submitting your CV and resume to the HR department of every hospital you're interested in, even the ones that are not...

  9. Attention IEN's: Things you should know to make your move to Canada much easier.

    shurchik replied to clay07's topic in Canada

    rogue2578, Do not despair - the CNO call-center is notoriously insufficient, but the organization itself is fair and functional, if you follow their rules. They don't have preferential treatment for...

  10. florida to Canada

    shurchik replied to mc30's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I've just vented on this subject here: https://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/rna-quebec-lpn-353098.html Read it and do some fact-checking of your own if you don't want to be tearing out your hair...

  11. RNA in Quebec -LPN US equivalencies

    shurchik replied to silverhalide's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, silverhalide! Your question addresses a very sore spot in my recent dealings with Quebec nursing system, and I want to share some painfully acquired info, so you don't make my mistakes and waste...

  12. Montreal RNs - help, please!

    shurchik posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm a newly licensed RN in US. I have 2,5 years of various nursing experience in Russia, but no nursing experience in US yet. I've some US work experience as Nursing Assistant and Graduate Nurse. I...

  13. Montreal RNs - help, please!

    shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in International Nursing

    OK, I take the last part back - I see that my thread now shows in both forums. As long as it stays in the Canadian one, I'm happy. Thank

  14. Montreal RNs - help, please!

    shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in International Nursing

    Wow! Not only did I not get any direct answers to my questions, but now this thread's been moved from the "Canadian Nurses" forum to a much more obscure one in "International Nursing". There goes...

  15. Montreal RNs - help, please!

    shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in International Nursing

    I have 4 years of college-level French and I am pretty comfortable with everyday speaking/writing. But I would still prefer an English-speaking hospital, for many reasons. Do you have any advice...

  16. Work at the Jewish Hospital of Montreal ?

    shurchik replied to Theimys's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Theimys! I'm moving to Montreal from US and looking into the Jewish General too. Don't have much insider info on any of the hospitals in Montreal yet, but so far I've liked Jewish General the...

  17. Please, need specifics to be RN in Montreal!

    shurchik replied to shurchik's topic in Immigration Advice

    Me, again. Wow, over a 100 views and 1 reply! Thanks, janfrn! I checked out some of your other posts on this forum - you've been a lifesaver for many! If you don't mind, I'd like to take you up...