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During my first week, I encountered two people in the school board and in another building who told me "No english here!" I was put aback because I was just inquiring, but I appreciate the many kind people who were smiling and answered my questions even if I haven't started my basic French yet.

Please be more careful about what you say. You can't really go around saying how people are manipulating the program. My mom has lived in Quebec (Montreal) for 12 years, which is why we landed here in Quebec, and not just used it to land easier. We wish to stay here actually, it's a lot more convenient here than in AB in my opinion, but we have really close family ties and it is an important part of our lives. Anyway I'm bound to start French classes in a week í ½í¸

I see. I guess I really need to rethink the whole thing or just have to part ways with my family to stay.

I've been going around Montreal the past week and it really is very easy to go places here. :) I've received an email response from OIIQ requesting documents from the Philippines regarding my employment and education, so I'm still waiting for the papers to come in. What I'm concerned about is that my family wishes to move to Alberta (Edmonton or Calgary) for good by next year to reunite with other relatives. If I am lucky to obtain an entry into the roll or a license to practice nursing here, would I be able to have that credited towards applying for a license to practice in Alberta? And would it take more than a year for me to get that license?

So... I've been reading and searching around the site, and so far all I saw were information last responded to 2 years ago. I've just moved here in Montreal last month as an immigrant with my family, and I'm crawling my way around here looking for answers. We don't know many, I'm afraid. I searched the hospital websites and clinics, even non-nursing related jobs all require French. I'm due to start French classes in July (I had studied basic French in high school, and my basic is rusty), but I want to be able to earn income here and at the same time contribute towards my career progress. However, in one of the old threads here someone said that a nurse registered from another country or area can obtain a working permit even if his/her documents for entry into the roll of OIIQ is still pending, I want to ask if this is true? I tried calling OIIQ but they barely understand me (they are mostly francophone, as seen in their site where they say French is a must), and I'm still trying to figure out the local transportation and going around this huge area. I just need clarifications, if anyone could be an angel and be of help, it would be very much appreciated.

That was how my process went there, but my batchmates and I differ in terms of time. Some of them passed their requirements last December, some of them in January. I think I just made it to the cutoff. The exam covers everything actually, from basic skills to medications, MS and psych. CHN is not included as I remember. They accept the printable form of your board exam grades if you don't have the license yet, but I think for now they are not receiving applications as I have heard. There are many hospitals nearby who accept applicants, such as St. Dominic Medical Center, Alabang Med, LPDH, Las Pinas District Hospital as well as Zarrate. Don't stop at just one.

Hi nash11, I don't know the contact number of the HR as we only passed our credentials personally. They have a SMS number which they use for informing everyone about schedules, exams, notifications and updates, but that number does not accept replies and is similar to Globe or Smart text advisories like 2346. They actually prefer personal appearances opposed to calls. vlademyr, I'm not really sure regarding the claim stub, but some hospitals/institutions like Perpetual Help Medical Center and Philippine Kidney Dialysis Foundation accepts a certificate of board passing / certificate of board rating in lieu of the license if not available yet. I make it a point to search for the list of requirements for the hospitals, and so far I have not encountered a hospital that only asks for a resume. If ever they ask for the resume only, you have to make sure that your other credentials are listed there such as memberships with ID numbers and expiry dates, trainings attended, and other important documents. It doesn't necessarily mean there is little assurance, they just don't want to be flooded with too many papers when they screen out qualified applicants. Thus, your resume MUST be a good summary of all your credentials.

I suggest you undergo Hemodialysis training after you have a 6 months experience at least, so that you can take an exam already with RENAP. In my case, I had my hemo training after my IVT and BLS, but since I am training in a hospital right now I have to take a refresher course when I decide to pursue hemodialysis.

I'm not entirely sure, because our batch just started today. It might take some time before the next batch starts. They did tell us that in order to qualify for the program, you have to have a board rating of at least 80%, have good english communication skills, pass the nursing aptitude test and pass the interview. It was fast in my case, since I was included in the last applicants before closing this batch. I hope so too, upon reviewing their program with the OIC we realized that the burden is a bit hard for some of us. To be able to be promoted to probationary rank (we are now in "trainee rank"), we have to be able to safely and efficiently handle 10 patients each per day without any issues. Aside from examinations and evaluations that are somewhat elimination in nature. Once you are probationary, you are officially hired. They said the last training batch started with 20 trainees, and only 3 were hired. I really need to study.

Hi theweirddebonair! I applied at UPHSD Medical Center (Perpetual Help Hospital) in Las Pinas. After 2 days of passing, I received a message to take an exam. They informed me that I passed and 3 days after, I was scheduled for a panel interview and Psych exam. Then I was recommended for the New Graduate Development Program / training, which will be starting tomorrow. The program is like that of St. Luke's, where we will go 1 month didactic training (lecture), 2 months practicum, and evaluated right after. If we passed their evaluation, we will be promoted to probationary status with salary. The HR assistant said that out of 80 applicants we were down to 20. I also applied at so many hospitals and dialysis centers here in Metro Manila, but they are all still backlogged on the applicants. I wanted to apply at St. Lukes QC, but they told a friend that they are the last batch to be interviewed for the first half of 2012, so I did not go anyway. Luckily The HR at Perps processed my application quickly even if I don't have a backer.

I understand what you mean. I had my hemodialysis training for 5 weeks, and I feel like I still have so much to learn! We did get the chance to cannulate as well but I wanted to perfect it. Although we were assigned at 3 to 4 patients per trainee (they were severely understaffed) and we basically did everything except cannulating irritable patients. Apparently, the previous trainees gave them the impression that all trainees are bad at cannulation and they always refuse when it's our turn. But there are patients who are kind enough to let us cannulate them. I want to get another hemodialysis training soon, but from another institution. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed and learned a lot from PKDF, but if you don't extend your training (extra payment), you won't master your skills.

Well, you should be prepared for everything, since your whole career is at stake. Start great and everything will turn out great in the end :) Study your lessons, listen well, and stay positive! I'm up for training too at another tertiary hospital, so good luck to both of us! :)

The best thing to do actually is to just pass your resume at any hospital you pass by. Bring photocopies of the usual requirements such as TOR, diploma, board certificate, PRC license. If you already passed your resume at that particular hospital and it has been a year or so, you can resubmit again in case they are for hiring. Instead of waiting at home for calls, you can try to attend seminars or even specialised trainings so you can improve your resume as well as your personal knowledge and skills. I underwent BLS, IVT, and Hemodialysis trainings while waiting for a call. Right now I finished my panel interview and I am up for a pre-employment training at a tertiary hospital. During the interview, they did ask how I spent my time post-graduation, since it has been almost a year after graduation and 6 months after they released the 2011 NLE results. I said I continued to enrich myself and pursue career growth while waiting for the big break, and they recommended me to be included in their pre-employment training (free) and up for evaluation. It is costly and hard on the wallet to apply, but the wait is well worth it.

I wanted to work there but I am still not certified with RENAP. Still need to get 6 months experience so I can take the test. What do you mean by "professional bullying"?

it's a good rule of thumb to pass your requirements personally. it's actually not a good idea to let hr personnel get the impression that you're not that interested to make an effort to pass your own requirements and instead have them "tag along" with someone else's. but if the people at asian hospital are not strict or relatively don't care, then you might as well give it a try. i'm just saying that if i am the one processing applications, those submitted without personal appearance such as the one you indicated will go directly down the drain no matter how exceptionally great their qualifications are. still, there's such a thing as good luck, and from the previous posts, leaving the envelopes in the pigeon hole and logging on the log book will make it easier for you to "smuggle" your friend's application :wink: p.s. just my two cents