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I am an international educated nurse and I recently immigrated in Toronto with permanent residence status.

I have a bachelor degree (4 years) in general nursing from a public university and I had been working as a RN in Europe for almost 10 years in the field of mental health (no work experience in general nursing.)

I am going to assess my nursing studies through CNO very soon but I have a question regarding the work experience. Is it likely that CNO will find gaps in my work experience since I don't have any work experience in general nursing?

I am sure that my bachelor degree will be equivalent to a Canadian one but I am not sure about my work experience. If anyone knows or be in a similiral situation I would appreciate a reply.

Im RN in Philippines and took a MSN program, i finish all the major subjects in MSN ( 2yrs) but i did not graduate because i did not finish the Research / thesis course which is necessary before graduation. I submitted all my credentials to NNAS and i got a " somewhat comparable" result for RN in Toronto. I got 55.45% ETP. The CNO is asking me to take the jurisprudence exam which is what i'm planning to do this week. My question is, My work experience as RN was November 2012 which is already expired based on (CNO requirements of nursing practice not more than 3 yrs), so is anybody here who have the same situation as me? do you have any idea what will the CNO wants me to do after passing the jurisprudence exam.? Thank You

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Im RN in Philippines and took a MSN program, i finish all the major subjects in MSN ( 2yrs) but i did not graduate because i did not finish the Research / thesis course which is necessary before graduation. I submitted all my credentials to NNAS and i got a " somewhat comparable" result for RN in Toronto. I got 55.45% ETP. The CNO is asking me to take the jurisprudence exam which is what i'm planning to do this week. My question is, My work experience as RN was November 2012 which is already expired based on (CNO requirements of nursing practice not more than 3 yrs), so is anybody here who have the same situation as me? do you have any idea what will the CNO wants me to do after passing the jurisprudence exam.? Thank You

Other IENs whose proof of recent practice had expired were directed by CNO to complete an IEN bridging program. Proof of recent practice can be from the time of graduation from nursing school or work. What year(s) were you enrolled in the MSN program? Maybe CNO will count that time as proof of recent practice (I don't know). Did you write a letter to CNO explaining why you did not complete the MSN degree?

Regarding the jurisprudence exam, there is a helpful powerpoint with study tips on youtube, search 'nursekillam jurisprudence exam: prepare and pass it the first time'.

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Download and read the recommended materials on the CNO website. Have a read through and mark them as much as you can. It's a open book exam, so you can always refer to the documents. It's not too difficult. Just be careful with time. Best of luck. After the jurisprudence exams, they will go ahead and evaluate your credentials.

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I believe they will evaluate your credentials regardless of whether you take jurisprudence right away. It can be taken at any point prior to licensing (just in case others are worried that they have to rush to do it).

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I have a question:

I am an internationally educated nurse from the Philippines and an RN. I took the 2-year PN program in ON and now I'm an RPN. I'm currently holding a temporary license as I have to write CPNRE in January. I was hired at a hospital and currently working there.

I was wondering if I do the NNAS assessment for my RN, do you think my Canadian education + international degree + current employment will give me a favourable result for NNAS? I mean, I wish it would reinforce my application at least to get a Somewhat Comparable or Comparable result.

Any thoughts?

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I have a question:

I am an internationally educated nurse from the Philippines and an RN. I took the 2-year PN program in ON and now I'm an RPN. I'm currently holding a temporary license as I have to write CPNRE in January. I was hired at a hospital and currently working there.

I was wondering if I do the NNAS assessment for my RN, do you think my Canadian education + international degree + current employment will give me a favourable result for NNAS? I mean, I wish it would reinforce my application at least to get a Somewhat Comparable or Comparable result.

Any thoughts?

NNAS does not look at your Canadian education or your current Canadian work experience as a RPN, it looks at your international education and verifies your international RN employment.

When was the last time you worked as a RN? When will your proof of recent practice as a RN expire? If it will expire before you complete the process of NNAS, IENCAP and writing the NCLEX, then you may be advised by CNO to complete an IEN bridging program. It might be better to save your money. Since you have a Canadain PN education, it might be more cost effective to do a RPN to BScN bridge program.

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Hello Seethal,

Did you add your post graduation in NNAS application?and do you find any effect on this tp your NNAS report.As I am also confused to add additional qualifications or not, the reason is I need to struggle alot to get all related documents.What is your suggestion on this. If any have the same situation please share your views here or mail me .It is really confusing...If you feel comfortable to share the details it s great help.My email is [email protected]

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Hello Seethal,

Did you add your post graduation in NNAS application?and do you find any effect on this tp your NNAS report.As I am also confused to add additional qualifications or not, the reason is I need to struggle alot to get all related documents.What is your suggestion on this. If any have the same situation please share your views here or mail me .It is really confusing...If you feel comfortable to share the details it s great help.My email is [email protected]

Hello Seethal,

Did you add your post graduation in NNAS application?and do you find any effect on this tp your NNAS report.As I am also confused to add additional qualifications or not, the reason is I need to struggle alot to get all related documents.What is your suggestion on this. If any have the same situation please share your views here or mail me .It is really confusing...If you feel comfortable to share the details it s great help.My email is [email protected]

Put everything. Absolutely everything related to nursing or healthcare education. Take the time and make the effort to get all of the documents you need. Because once your NNAS Advisory Report has been made, they won't make another one based on more information provided. You are stuck with that one Advisory Report forever. So it's worth whatever it takes to get everything submitted when you send in your NNAS application. Also, NNAS forwards everything on their file to the licensing body once your Advisory Report has been issued. So even if you have included items that NNAS doesn't consider for their assessment, they will get forwarded on with your file and the licensing body might look at it when they are making their decision about your education. Trust me on this one--don't exclude any related education.

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Thanks Pro RN for your views in the mentioned topic.As I am aware that they could consider all documents for the evaluation report.Why I am confused is my junior gone through the same scenario added her Master of Science in Nursing* 2year course* got the result non compareable and waiting for her CNO evaluation.The problem is I need to start from each corner and it is both expensive and takes time may be another 8-10months to get reqistered with council for additional qualification ,above all* i have to knock down for further* documentaton and form filling from each instistute where I completed additional degrees.Infact now I felt that it is best decession and worthy for the assesment from CNO and wait for the best.views from others with the same thread share your experience and it will be helpful for some confused minds to clear* and relaxed.

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Lots of people with Masters in Nursing and even some with PhDs in Nursing have received non-comparable. I was educated in US and received non-comparable. Now US educated nurses are getting "comparable" because they finally realized how ridiculous it was but most educated outside of US, Australia, and UK get "somewhat comparable" or "non comparable". Some have found it faster to return to school and take the entire BScN program again. Although, this is very expensive and one would really want to weigh that out beforehand. What country did you receive your nursing education?

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So true...Try to get your nursing license first; then you will eventually get some finances in your pocket to move forward with your USMLE dream! Think smart, not hard!

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