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  1. Frustrating CNO process for IENs

    RN_Pro replied to kakeru's topic in Canada

    Most nurse managers and chiefs of nursing have MBA's. But again, you would need years and years of experience on the floor--on many floors, to even be considered. If you have never worked on the...

  2. NNAS experience?

    RN_Pro replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    Our education is equivalent-- was mostly considered equivalent, until NNAS became the new educational assessment in Aug 2014. Funny though, a few years ago Canada adopted the entry to practice exam...

  3. USA trained BSN-RN license transfer to Canada

    RN_Pro replied to tjonathas21's topic in International Nursing

    I

  4. Visascreen certificate checked in USA?

    RN_Pro replied to Peter84's topic in Nurse Registration

    Having your passport and visa is sufficient. Since you can't get a work visa without a visa screen, the actual visa is enough. Best to keep your visa screen at home in case you lose your

  5. NNAS experience?

    RN_Pro replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    I agree with everything you wrote, 110%. With your experience in the UK, your skills likely far exceed those of an entry-level Canadian nurse. The problem is that this does not factor at all into...

  6. USA trained BSN-RN license transfer to Canada

    RN_Pro replied to tjonathas21's topic in International Nursing

    I agree, there needs to be a critical mass of letters/complaints though I think in order for this to be noticed. I have contacted both of the above. I think though, since we are in such a precarious...

  7. NNAS experience?

    RN_Pro replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    Darn. Okay. Then unfortunately I'd say to prepare for "non-comparable". If it's anything different then it will be a pleasant surprise but this is the likely outcome. In which case after NNAS...

  8. USA trained BSN-RN license transfer to Canada

    RN_Pro replied to tjonathas21's topic in International Nursing

    The problem is, NNAS is proving to be a failure. It certainly accomplishes the goal of centralization, but does not accomplish the goal of actually assessing nursing education. Licensing bodies are...

  9. NNAS experience?

    RN_Pro replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yes there are very few who have received 'comparable' from NNAS. And for those that have, it hasn't necessarily been the ones you would expect might receive 'comparable'. While many US trained nurses...

  10. CRNBC - Indian graduate got RN license

    RN_Pro replied to Esha22's topic in Nurse Registration

    This is the first person I have heard about that had "non-comparable" on their NNAS Advisory Report and was not required to undergo any further test such as SEC or IENCAP. While I am happy for this...

  11. NNAS experience?

    RN_Pro replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    Just fyi: work experience is not factored into the NNAS assessment at all. The only things that matter are your course syllabi. Even if you've been a nurse for 25

  12. USA trained BSN-RN license transfer to Canada

    RN_Pro replied to tjonathas21's topic in International Nursing

    I was hoping this was a joke. I want to pretend I'm surprised but when I think about how this whole thing is set up, my surprise lessens but my blood pressure increases. Many issues here: 1) If...

  13. Frustrating CNO process for IENs

    RN_Pro replied to kakeru's topic in Canada

    I agree with what @companisbiki said. You will have enough trouble as it is just getting a license in Canada so first you must decide how badly you really want this--how badly you want to move to...

  14. RN from US to Québec to Ontario

    RN_Pro replied to RN_3000's topic in International Nursing

    At this point I don't feel it is reasonable or helpful for you to be told that if you had done further research you would not be in this situation, etc etc. It is actually not that clear when looking...

  15. USA trained BSN-RN license transfer to Canada

    RN_Pro replied to tjonathas21's topic in International Nursing

    Good call on doing the IENCAP anyway. My guess is that you will pass it and they will consider you to have met the education requirement. Because quite honestly I think they know US educated nurses...

  16. USA trained BSN-RN license transfer to Canada

    RN_Pro replied to tjonathas21's topic in International Nursing

    I agree, lack of staff is not an excuse. They have been contracted to do a job as set out by the nursing licensing bodies. You are paying the full $650 USD so should receive full services as...

  17. USA trained BSN-RN license transfer to Canada

    RN_Pro replied to tjonathas21's topic in International Nursing

    Of all experiences with NNAS, including my own, I think this one has struck me the most (I'm a sucker for babies!). The thing that is really missing from this change in IEN process is the lack of...

  18. IENCAP

    RN_Pro replied to KSANURSE_23's topic in Nurse Registration

    Just an update to make sure everyone is aware: "Staff are proposing a new process which they believe will provide a rigorous assessment and enhance the opportunities for international applicants to...

  19. U.S. educated RN coming to Ontario, Canada

    RN_Pro replied to ZB-RN's topic in Canada

    Good plan @bobacia. I think a lot of these glitches (glitches might be too light of a word--it is quite horrifying for those stuck in the middle at the moment) will be worked out eventually so if you...

  20. U.S. educated RN coming to Ontario, Canada

    RN_Pro replied to ZB-RN's topic in Canada

    The CNO has faced a bit of heat regarding the NNAS assessment and how the advisory reports are being used to inform next steps. Especially since the Council meeting in September 2016, they have been...

  21. NNAS experience?

    RN_Pro replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    What did your NNAS Advisory Report say? Non-comparable, somewhat comparable, or comparable? From what I have heard, jurisprudence is fine--it's an open book exam. I have been studying the content...

  22. NNAS experience?

    RN_Pro replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    Congratulations! That's great news. Phew! Where did you originally get your nursing education? I will do IENCAP soon and I'm feeling prepared. Hoping for the same

  23. NNAS experience?

    RN_Pro replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    The competencies, standards, and to refresh ourselves on

  24. IEN Courses and date expiry

    RN_Pro replied to manmeetgill's topic in Nurse Registration

    Unfortunately I don't think it will allow you to become registered. You will likely have to complete the full BScN. Although, if I were you I would still call CNO and ask whether or not they would...

  25. Applying for NNAS (Canada) as a New Graduate?

    RN_Pro replied to Ellieee's topic in Nurse Registration

    Luckily, the rules have now changed. As of September 2016, applicants without prior nursing work experience are allowed to take the OSCE (this information was not updated on CNO website until...