SuzeKapili

Thanks chinky. :) Hmm lol. I am really not so conditioned at this time for the NLE exam yet but I am studying. But yeah, I just want to know the steps after taking and possibly passing the NLE in the Philippines and then applying for the job in Canada. First I have to actually be an IEN "Internationally Educated Nurse" which I am working on. Then, I can come to Canada and take the CRNE? Or do I have to try to work in the Philippines as a nurse for a long time in order to have the experience to work in Canada? Or, can I do that while in Canada somehow? Thanks for the links too! :) ---Suze

hi everyone, j i'm a recent nursing graduate (april '08) here in the philippines. i am studying to take our national licensing exam in november of this year to become a rn here in the philippines. my husband was able to move to canada from the philippines years back and now that i am graduated here in the philippines we are starting my immigration process and hopefully i will be there within the next 9 months. he is in ontario and this is where i'll be going. immigration is not my concern because of this, but i would like to be able to work as a nurse in ontario after arriving or at least eventually. so for my case what would be required to work in ontario based on what i have? if i go to ontario after becoming a registered nurse in the philippines, can i study to take the ontario exam (i heard only held 3 times per year) while in ontario? would i have the qualifications to take that exam? i am also worried that i may not pass the exam in november here in the philippines. it will be my first attempt but i always have to prepare for a backup plan too. if i do not pass and am able to get to canada just with my philippines bachelors degree in nursing, is there any way i can complete requirements and get experience to work in canada while already in ontario without having to enroll and take a 4 year bachelor degree all over again at a canadian university? i know i have a unique situation. i couldn't really find a relevant post anywhere on this forum, even though i'd looked. if anyone can help i'd really really appreciate it. thanks in advance everyone :) ---suze