loriangel14

No.

The starting point would be applying to the NNAS.

I only mentioned citizenship because the OP said they were going to maintain dual citizenship. I know you don't need citizenship to work in Canada. You most certainly do need to be fluent in French to work in Quebec. It's a requirement.

You will have have theory and clinical hours in adult, peds, OB/gyn and mental health nursing in your school transcripts to be licensed in Canada.

We don't have travel nursing and you would have to be fluent in French to work in Quebec.

As previously mentioned you would need to be fluent in French to work in Quebec. We don't have travel nursing but agencies exist. Do you have your BSN? Gaining citizenship takes time, you need to get your PR first and then citizenship takes at least 4 years after that.

The board of nursing has nothing to do with PSW credentials. It would more depend on finding an employer that will hire you with the training that you have. You should be fine.

Is it a bridging program? You will have to check with the program regarding the 9 year old prerequisites. Usually 5 years is the cut off. Good luck.

An RN friend if mine has her own business doing this and she has no MD or NP involved. She does have extensive education and certifications. She's in Ontario

With all due respect you don't sound mature enough for nursing yet. You need more than good grades. You have replied to people here with attitude and you will gave a tough go of it in a BSN program.

Tests are usually June, September and January.

Just a visiting nurse in the community. Glad to hear positive feedback. Fingers crossed. I only applied yesterday.

? Thanks for the reply. I did spend 8 years as a PSW in the community before I was an RPN so I am used to the sights ( and smells) of the community. You never know what you are walking into. I feel fairly confident of working on my own since I have over 10 years of experience. I am considering giving community a try. I just quit a retirement home job that was a nightmare. I'm still trying to find something that is the right fit for me.

Did you enjoy it? Were they supportive?

Has anyone here worked for Care Partners? Specifically in Ontario? I've heard mixed reviews.

Palliative care is a very special job. You are assisting the patient on their final journey. Emotion is fine as long as it doesn't interfere with you being professional. The best you can do is make sure the patient is comfortable ( pain meds, especially before cares). Do good mouth care and keep them clean and dry. Before doing cares talk to them and let them know you are there and what you are going to do. Talk to them even if they seem unresponsive.

Yeah multitasking and getting yelled at are part of the package, so is stress.You need to be thick skinned. Not all places have 12 hour shifts so don't get too hung up on the idea that you will only work 3 days a week.

Yeah I moved north of the city and there are all kinds of jobs.

I quit already lol.

Yeah I figure it will just take time. I hope I don't get sacked before that.

Yeah coming from the hospital not having any way to really identify anyone kind of makes me uncomfortable.

I'm hoping that you nurses familiar with LTC can give me some advice. After working in a hospital for 10 years I have recently started a new job in a LTC facility. I will be responsible for 27 residents. How much orientation should I expect? I'm feeling very overwhelmed. Yesterday I did an 8 hour shift and another today, both times with the same nurse. Today she was complaining that I was still having to ask who the residents were. Really? They have no means of identification besides some poor photos with their MARs. 27 people that are completely new to me, plus a new routine and charting. Plus there has been no real orientation to the charting. Am I overreacting? I just feel stupid.

I'm hoping that you nurses familiar with LTC can give me some advice. After working in a hospital for 10 years I have recently started a new job in a LTC facility. I will be responsible for 27 residents. How much orientation should I expect? I'm feeling very overwhelmed. Yesterday I did an 8 hour shift and another today, both times with the same nurse. Today she was complaining that I was still having to ask who the residents were. Really? They have no means of identification besides some poor photos with their MARs. 27 people that are completely new to me, plus a new routine and charting. Plus there has been no real orientation to the charting. Am I overreacting?

In Ontario it will still show up online even after you complete online requirement. Prospective employers can see it.

My previous employer allowed me to work a paid shift up in day surgery and all I did was start IVs all day. It helped a lot.