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Hi, You can look it up here :"http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses/rn_forms/NU_RN_Renewal.pdf" as reference to have an idea regarding applicable fees on recent renewals. Hope this help. :)

Work for your nursing license, I understand that you'll have additional 10 points in "factor 5" if you did.:)

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Hi, no nurses in their right mind will just be "satisfied" in volunteering. You have to understand that thats their only way of advancing their career as of this time, since finding employment here is practically nil specially for newly grads and government can't do anything about it, not now or in the near future. As long as you can use your volunteered experience in the pursuit of your dream of working else where, then you have to bite the bullet and do what is deemed necessary. Just take into consideration that having a very rewarding and fulfilling career is not an easy path and consider volunteering is just one of its obstacles. Best of luck.

Hi, have a good read here: Practical Nurse Refresher Program for Internationally Educated Nurses - Part-TimeNorQuest College. It's called Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), the purpose and method are a little similar to SEC for RN, e.g. to know what course/s you need to take before getting eligibility to write for the exam. Since you're willing to take additional courses if deemed necessary, I say go ahead don't waste too much time worrying as nobody's bound to fail in both PLAR and SEC assessment. I suggest that you take SEC for RN 'coz you're already in Alberta, unlike others who opt to go with PLAR for reason that they're having a hard time getting Visa for their SEC. Good luck.

Hi, Check this site: http://www.prc.gov.ph/images/Application%20Flowchart.gif. :)

Hi, I'm not familiar with your circumstances, but if you'll need a work permit to be able to work in U.S., then I don't think now is a good time to pursue your plan. You'll be facing a dead end even after passing NCLEX 'coz U.S. is not processing any work permit for new application. And I don't see a change in the near future. But you can go ahead if your situation is different from the majority of Philippine nurses.:)

Hi, Illinois and Vermont regulatory bodies requires CES “Credential Evaluation Service” report by CGFNS or Education Records Evaluation Service, Inc. to evaluate your education, TOEFL may be waived by the Illinois Department/Division if your credentials evaluation report indicates your nursing education program was conducted in English utilizing English Textbooks. CGFNS exam will only be required in Vermont if your nursing education was not taught in English wholly.:)

Hi, check this site: Internationally Educated Nurses . More often than not, you will be required to take additional course before getting eligibility to write the exam. This is the norm specially on regulated jobs. But courses can be short depending on how you performed during the assessment. BTW, where in Canada are you? Good luck.

Heed Silverdragon102's advice but have your credentials assess by the licensing body first, as you'll find out that getting eligibility to write CRNE is not that simple specially to foreign trained and educated nurses. And starting to review for CRNE might be too early yet, as a lot of procedures are still needed for you to overcome before getting eligibility. Good luck.

Hi, below are excerpts from AHPRA: (take extra attention on Q2) 4 May, 2010 Recency of Practice FAQs Q1. What is 'Recency of Practice'? A. This means that a practitioner has maintained an adequate connection with, and recent practice in, the profession since qualifying or obtaining registration. Q2. What is meant by 'Practice'? A. Practice means any role, whether remunerated or not, in which the individual uses their skills and knowledge as a nurse or midwife. For the purposes of this registration standard, practice is not restricted to the provision of direct clinical care. It also includes working in a direct non-clinical relationship with clients, working in management, administration, education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles, and any other roles that impact on safe, effective delivery of services in the profession and/or use of their professional skills. Q3. What sort of practice hours are acceptable over and above those defined in 'practice' above? A. Practice hours are recognised if evidence is provided to demonstrate: a. the nurse or midwife held a valid registration with a nursing or midwifery regulatory authority in the jurisdiction (either Australian or overseas) when the hours were worked; or b. the role involved the application of nursing and/or midwifery knowledge and skills, or c. the time was spent undertaking postgraduate education leading to an award or qualification that is relevant to the practice of nursing and/or midwifery. Q4. What evidence do I need to provide? A. You need to provide evidence that you have undertaken sufficient practice within the past 5 years for a period equivalent to a minimum of 3 months full time. Q5. How do I show that I have undertaken the equivalent of a minimum of 3 months fulltime within the past 5 years? A. You may provide any of the following: a service statement from your employer(s); pay slip(s); income statement for the year; and other methods at the discretion of NMBA. Q6. Do the hours have to be continuous? A. No, they may be accumulated over the 5 year period. Q7. If I am a registered nurse and a registered midwife do I need to meet recency requirements for both professions? A. Yes, you need to provide evidence showing you have undertaken the required equivalent hours in both nursing and midwifery practice within the past 5 years. However, if you consider an aspect of your work could provide evidence for both nursing and midwifery practice, you may make a case for that. An example of this could be caring for women and their babies post caesarean section. Q8. If I am working overseas as a registered nurse or midwife are these hours acceptable evidence of Recency of Practice? A. Yes, however, you would need to provide the same level of evidence as required for practice undertaken in Australia. Q9. What happens if I am unable to meet the ROP requirements? A. You will need to provide evidence of: a. Successful completion of a program or assessment approved by the Board, or b. Successful completion of a supervised practice experience approved by the Board. Q10. Do I need to keep evidence of my Recency of Practice? A. Yes, you should hold your evidence for three years in case you are selected for audit. Q11. Do I need to submit evidence of my Recency of Practice to NMBA each year? A. No, you only need to sign a declaration to say that you have met the Recency of Practice requirements. Evidence will only be requested if you are selected for audit. Q12. Will everybody be audited annually? A. No, the Board will have discretion to select a random number of nurses and midwives for auditing. Q13. What happens if my evidence for audit is not sufficient? A. Refer to the NMBA Policy on Audit which will be developed and available on the Board's website by the end of May. Best regards.:)

Hi, you're correct, AHPRA even discussed thoroughly what it means by "practice" (e.g. Practice means any role, whether remunerated or not, in which the individual uses their skills and knowledge as a nurse...). It's quite clear that volunteer works for nurses in a medical facility are taken into consideration by AHPRA.

I'm not sure if this is the form you're looking, but try this site: PRC Case Completion Form for Midwifery Exams.

Hi, I think you have a good chance to try your luck in Australia. Have a good read at this site: AHPRA - Internationally Qualified Nurses and Midwives . Best of luck.

Hi, have a look at this site http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses/international_forms/NU_International_Nurse_FAQ.pdf, specifically #10 & 12. I supposed this solve your problem. Best regards.

Good for you!! you're very much welcome, goodluck.

I don't see how your representative can do what he said he's doing. First, no employer can offer you work since you're not yet qualified for a nursing job nor eligible to write CRNE yet. Second, you can apply for Permanent Resident/Federal Skilled Worker Category in a country only where you have legal status. And regarding your IELTS, my understanding is that the Centralized Intake Office (task to have initial evaluation of your papers) requires that IELTS should be valid for 1 year or more. I suggest that you should thoroughly do research at official CIC website and be cautious to unscrupulous immigration lawyers whose only after your money. I'm really sorry for the bad news but it's not yet too late to turn things around.

I too would like to get a definite answer, but all the visa officer stated in the returned papers is: "denied due to unfavorable medical result". Since they like to try their luck again, they don't want to sound like contesting the result. Perhaps there's anyone there who has different experience. Or better yet, let's wait for johnsia's experience. Best regards.

Hi, most provinces have similar requirements for new registration application, you can check College of Nurses of Ontario for Ontario and Nurses for Nova Scotia. Most probably as an IEN, you'll be required to undergo SEC assessment. Afterwhich you might be required to take some supplemental education/s before getting eligibility to write CRNE, but if you're lucky you'll be given eligibility right away.Additional education/s can vary from a few days of workshop/s to a year, and in extreme case, require you to retake the whole nursing course. But I'm sure the last one will not happen to you since you have nursing experience already and I haven't heard of it happening to anyone yet. It all depend on how you perform in the SEC assessment. You can do this by yourself as everything are straightforward and very easy. Don't fall for those unscrupulous agency that doesn't help a bit but instead complicate things so they can charge you even more. Hope this help. Goodluck

It's the Verification of Registration form to be filled and sent by PRC (do not submit this yourself), there's a window at PRC that take care of this. You can opt for their express mail if your in a hurry. You can ask CNO ([email protected] 416 928-0900)if its not included in your package. Wait for CNO email for next process. Check this site http://www.cno.org/docs/reg/44036_RegAsNurse.pdf. Best regards.

Perhaps the medical procedure for females are different for males, all three are males, they were asked to stand fully naked then checked physically. We presumed it's their tattoos since they have regular medical checks annually in their work and always pass without problem. Anyways, I think it will be more prudent to avoid having one, just to be on the safe side. But that's just for me personally.

You're right, finding a nursing job here is practically nil and i don't see it to improve in the near future. as a start, you can try to locate relatives from abroad that's willing to help, or decide first where you intend to go. I will not suggest for you to take a caregiver course at this time, first have a clear path to take before taking steps. Try to get back when you have decided and where you want to go 'coz different places have different processes.

Continue your volunteer works until you are qualified to process your papers to Australia. 'coz volunteer works are recognize by Australian licensing body.

i have a 2 friends who failed their medicals with the Canadian embassy for their tattoos. 'coz all their other physical test results are ok and both are "strong as bulls". FYI, you'll be asked to stripped naked as part of the exam. Another friend was asked to get a doctor's comment about his scar on his hand he got from surgery. But gets approval afterward.