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dishes BSN, RN

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  1. new grad rpn - can't find a job!

    Are you applying only to jobs that are posted? It's a saturated job market, there are at least 100 applicants for every job posting. Have you tried looking up every LTC in the city/GTA and writing a...
  2. CRNBC - Indian graduate got RN license

    @nicu_gal, you were not the only applicant who was surprised that the letter had to be in the employers envelope with proof that it was mailed directly from the employer, others have also mentioned...
  3. CRNBC - Indian graduate got RN license

    I understand what you are saying RN_Pro, but the regulatory bodies created the NNAS assessment tool and it represents a measurement tool that reflects the Canadian nurses entry-to-practice education...
  4. Will I study here or in the US?

    Maybe you will find similar work in a US hospital,LTC or clinic? Where I am (Canada) the market is saturated with applicants and it's not uncommon for employers to receive a hundred resumes for one...
  5. Humber PN or Ryerson RN?

    I agree with companisbiki about looking at job options and immigration, also suggest you look at nursing schools and jobs in other provinces, as the nursing job market is influenced by provincial...
  6. Will I study here or in the US?

    Have you worked in the past? If so, what were your skills at that job? If not, you may have to try and find any type of starter job such as a food server or
  7. An international trained nurse

    When an IEN's NNAS report is deemed not comparable or somewhat comparable to the Canadian curricula and entry-to-practice competencies, the provincial regulatory bodies direct the applicants to...
  8. Humber PN or Ryerson RN?

    The current situation is a surplus of both RNs and
  9. Humber PN or Ryerson RN?

    The nursing job market is in a surplus cycle and new grads who are legally qualified to work are having a tough time getting hired, a non-resident, international student on a visa will have an even...
  10. An international trained nurse

    Is your education generalist like a Canadian nurses? Does it contain clinical and theory in obstetrics, pediatrics and mental health nursing? If not, your education will likely be deemed...
  11. Humber PN or Ryerson RN?

    Which education will allow you to return to and work in your home
  12. First, graduate, pass the NCLEX, become licensed and work as RN in Canada. Second, apply to the Maine state board of nursing, using the application for license as registered professional nurse by...
  13. CRNBC - Indian graduate got RN license

    I think that CNO is saying that NNAS is valid in that it assesses the education for similarities to the entry-to-practice competencies, but the regulatory bodies' interpretation of the advisory...
  14. Will I study here or in the US?

    You will likely only qualify to work in some type of minimum wage job along with the thousands of other underemployed bachelor of arts
  15. Immigrant Nurse

    @faithsonia, consider joining Pre-Arrival Support Services (pass4nurses.org), it's free, it will give you access to webinars on topics such as; nursing in Canada, the Canadian healthcare system and...
  16. CRNBC - Indian graduate got RN license

    @parasol, I see what you mean about the NCAS and dreading that you will be given a scenario in which you deliver a baby. Good luck convincing a family member or friend to role play a labour and...
  17. Australia or Canada for nursing?

    Do you speak french fluently? If not, you will experience difficulty becoming licensed as a RN in Quebec. answer to question 1) There are several polls that show nurses are some of the most respected...
  18. CRNBC - Indian graduate got RN license

    @parasol, is your education generalist? Does it contain clinical and theory hours in pediatric and mental health nursing? If not, that may be the reason CRNBC requires you to undergo further...
  19. UK NMC OSCE Failed

    I see, does UK have a live-in caregiver program like we have in
  20. NNAS experience?

    @parasol, I haven't seen anyone post about their NCAS experience yet, but there are study suggestions on the NCAS website with sample questions and simulations. Also consider looking at resources that...
  21. UK NMC OSCE Failed

    Since you do not meet the licensing requirements, is it possible for you to be employed as a health care
  22. Manipulating Glucometer?

    Had your first post contained this information it would have presented a different picture. Most nurses would not hand over a glucometer to a family member to take a patient's blood sugar as it is...
  23. Immigrant Nurse

    What steps have you taken towards becoming registered with CARNA? Have you applied to NNAS? Received your advisory report? If so, what were the results? In regards to finding work some IENs work as...
  24. BSN vs ADN with current BS

    The BSN will open more career paths and the state university BSN is your best
  25. NNAS- Canadian citizens with US education/licensure

    The statistics in NNAS' annual report for 2014-15 showed 'they received 4,027 applications, the average processing time was 102 days and 89% strongly agreed or agreed that their overall NNAS...