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Thank you for your reply. I know its a huge competencies but i dont think its that huge to ask IENs to go back to school for 3-4 years. i would rather say its unfair...i acknowledge the fact that getting registration in another country is tough but its not tough like it is here. i was initially registered in India and i managed to register successfully in UK as a registered nurse. I have to study there for about 6 months to bridge the gap and after a final test, i was able to apply for my registration in Uk within 6-7 months. given that time period, i believe any IEN will be willing to pursue their nursing profession in any foreign country. if i have known that the fate of my Nursing registration is going back to school for 3-4 years in canada, i would think twice to make the leap. anyways what is done is done, i m not fussing about it but to connect and get advice from all of my fellow nursing sisters around the world to shed some light in pursuing my Rn dream in toronto. I was given the eligibility of RPN and as such passed the RPN test and waiting the licence. But i really want to get back to RN coz i am a critical care nurse and to become one in this country, u have to be a rn thanks

Dear fellow nurses I am an internationally educated nurse came to canada with high hopes to pursue my career as RN. But i was directed to do OSCE which i did and was asked to complete two competency gaps (ethical and self regulation) which was only one page when send by the CNO. I tried york university which apparently was the only university recommended by CNO. and york university offer e programe of 20 months costing 15 thousand tution fee. anyways i tried as there was no other way. but unfortuntly, i was rejected when i demand to know why, they simply said due to the high volumes of applicant, they prefer candidates who have done some nursing relevant courses in canada...ok....so whats next.... i contacted george brown college and it seems they have the courses that york wants....these courses (part time) takes about one and half year to complete....all in all....u need 80% and above in these courses in order to get admission in york....wow....all in all its a 3-4 years of back to school programme for a candidate like me who has been a RN for last 10 years.... i m really confused , dishearted and shattered....i dont know what to do....i have only two competency gaps and i dont think its fair for me to go thru all these hurdles.... please advice or share similar situations ......

Hi I too received a MSG to register for the test zzzz buy due to some visa problem I won't be able to attend the test in August ... Is it possible for us to chose a date or we don't have a choice .... I haven't registered yet