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I am just seeing this...sorry. yes they can and no certification required, u are actually overqualified.

Hi ArtisticAthelete: I will try to phrase what I have to say with the hope that it will not come across as offensive. So here goes! I have just scanned through most of your posts and it seems to me that your interest in this profession (health) is for the wrong reasons. Most of your posts seem very self serving which is contradictory to the health profession itself. If you are in it for the money, or the idea that nursing school is a breeze or unable to make sacrfices for the good or the "call to service", then I am thinking the health field in general is not for you. Again, I am only speaking from what has been implied from your previous posts-all of them! Nursing is more than a job really...I use to say its a noun, an adjective and a verb. You can't come with an attitude of selfishness/selfcenteredness and to h...with the rest of it! There is a lot of give and take in this profession; mostly give. I do hope that you really consider all of the responses you have received in all your posts including this one and that you will truly give it much thought before venturing into this field. selah.

This sums it up! And yes, that is in the first hour or so while expecting an admit!

Thanks Janfrn. I have googled and googled all possible search and couldn't come up with anything that would answer my question. This helped a lot!

Hi Sandraann: Check out crne feb 2009 as well as read previous posts on this blog regarding some of your questions. Janfrn, Silverdragon, anyone???!! How long after being here can I apply for PR? Can I begin the process right away or is there a specific guideline to follow?

Recap: Ok, so I did the exam Feb 4, had job interview Feb 13th, went back home to Jamaica, did interview for work permit (can't remember date, some time in April), got approved, arrived on the 24th of June, got work permit. 25th faxed a copy to CNO, applied for SIN that same day, got it on Saturday, July 4th. Called CNO on Friday, July 3, told me they sent my letter of consent (letter which requires your consent to abide by the rules as stipulated on the work permit)-see previous post on work permit restrictions. It was mailed, so I asked the agent if she could send a copy via email or fax, she did. Signed that, was accepted for review for the end of the month, but official letter will be received in mail and still needs to be signed and sent for their records. After they have reviewed the work permit, if approved, I should hopefully be getting my license by early August. So, let's see, that took, since exam Feb. 4, six months! Ok....I hope this info will help someone have an idea about the process in settling down in Canada. I hope others will continue to share just that. The process in settling down in Canada and the experiences that will help us/or anyone to better adjust or transition here. Doesn't have to be nurse related. Welcome experiences from all provincies: things we need, must haves etc., what never to leave at home, the most important thing we must know when moving here....

I arrived in Canada on June 24, 2009 at ~7:45p. The immigration officer was really pleasant. She asked what was the purpose of my visit and took the paperwork and processed it. The work permit does have restrictions (as expected). 1. Unless authorized, you can't attend any educational institution and take any academic, professional or vocational training. (She gave an example that if I wanted to take french class for a couple of months that's fine, just not something that will issue a diploma/degree). 2.Not authorized to work in any other position other than stated. 3.Not authorized to work for any employer other than stated. 4.Not authorized to work in any location other than stated. 5. Must leave Canada by, stated. Day 2: June 25 Faxed a copy of my work permit to CNO (included a copy of the job offer). Applied for the SIN at Service Canada, not Service Ontario. I got the number not the card. The card will be sent to me in the mail within 1 -2 weeks. The rest I'll get done when I get to London. So far, so good.

hi: check this out. schools which are accredited by the ceph (council on education of public health). note the time of initial accreditation, and the conclusion of the current accreditation term (in parentheses). http://www.ceph.org/files/public/master_list.v.9.pdf

Hi: Check this out. Schools which are accredited by the CEPH (Council on Education of Public Health). Note the time of initial accreditation, and the conclusion of the current accreditation term (in parentheses). http://www.ceph.org/files/public/Master_List.v.9.pdf

I would agree that Kaplan is a good school, thing is they are expensive (I believe). I called them yesterday to check out the same. This is what I was told: $350/crdt-63 credits for the MSN; Total $22K+. Walden on the other hand is $435/crdt, approx. 41 credits for the MSN program; Total=$17835 (includes books and fees (waldenu.edu). They have a special that if you apply and they receive all they need by June 22, you'll get a 20% discount. Also Phoenix University, theirs is $550/crdt, 42 credits to complete the program I asked about.

So I called CNO just now. Same fees as you mentioned Janfrn for both initial registration and renewal. Get this, while mine isn't half as bad as your scenario, the deadline for renewal is Dec. 31, 2009. So, if I get registered by the end of July or beginning of August, it'll only be four months before renewing my license! Oh well, live and learn. Mzee: I asked the agent if the test is the same in all the provinces and she said yes, except in Quebec. As was mentioned by Janfrn, Canada uses SI units...metric system...I don't know of any books to recommend. What I did was google the most popular/common labs as well as ask my mom because Jamaica uses the same system like Canada.

Janfrn: I guess that's why they say some people are trail blazers.... at a cost!!!! Appreciate you and others on the forum for having shared your experiences as well as advice. Thanks again.

you're welcome.

Thanks Janfrn.

:angryfire:angryfireSo, remind me why I chose Ontario again? Not a huge difference, but a difference indeed. You know its all about not knowing what you should know, you know? As soon as I land in Canada, I will be mailing off all the rest of the necessary paper work to CNO: work permit.