ERnurse88
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I’m wondering how are the ER moms doing during this pandemic ? Are you guys self isolating yourself? I was on a leave and am scheduled to go back next month but I will be requesting a 0.2 FTE position to cut down my hours. I have a toddler at home and Like everyone else, I’m scared to work during this pandemic. I have no means of self isolating and have no family support at the moment. Should I go back or wait ? I’m so confused!!
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Hi Frank, I have done those steps in 2012. It's not too complicated. You will need to register yourself as a member on the CNO website, they will then send you document that you will need to fill up. One section is yours, one for your current employer, one is for the OIIQ board and you will also need to get a criminal check record. There will be fees at the OIIQ and for the criminal check i thinks about 40$ for each. You don't have to take the CRNE exam, the law has changed, I got lucky there was no exams last year but now you need to do the jurisprudence exam which is online and can take upto 3 hours (my friend has done it) It's long but it's doable. I got my licence within 3 months but it depends as my friend got it in 6 months. If you are really serious about moving to Toronto then you should start applying asap, allow atleast 6 months wait for the CNO licence. Cost of living here is definately higher than Montreal but nurses also do get paid higher here, I say it comes to the same. Now as for the job, it is very very competitive here. Unlike montreal, where you get calls from all the hospitals you apply....to find a job at a hospital could take some time, so you need to be patient, this is why you should start ahead. You might not get full time offers or find a something you like but its a short time sacrifice. But you can go through agencies and if you are bilingual, it's a big asset here. I hope this helps you, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. :)