i would like to ask if SEC is a must for all internationally educated nurses? i am educated in the phils, graduated in oct 2005 after having worked as medical representative in a well- known pharma company for 10 years. i now work as a staff nurse in a prestigious medical center in our country, though i dont have lengthy and significant nursing experience yet, since i've only been here for months.
Is there a way that SEC can be waived? What are the conditions/intances where this is possible? You see, i'm asking this because of financial reasons. I am already planning of sending my application to CARNA (province of alberta), for my credentials assessment to be started but before that, i would like to have this concern addressed. I already e.mailed CARNA abt this question but to now, havn't received any reply yet.
I have a job offer - not through an agency. I'll be paid as a Grad nurse $20-25 p hr until I pass CRNE (which I'm expected to do within 1 year to keep my position) then, because of proof of experience, I have been offered a $40 p hr basic.
They will also assist with costs up to a max $6000.
I think this is about as fair as you could get.
I'm just about to order my CRNE study book!
You also have experience and training from the UK. That makes things different for you as well.
Capital Health in Edmonton starts Nursing Assistants at around $13.50/hour. Then there are shift premiums added on. On the down side there are union dues, etc. to be paid out of the salary. The wage isn't great but reflects the amount of schooling that the job holder holds. The Union will also be negotiating a new contract at the end of March and increases are expected to keep pace with the cost of living.
When one is being brought over to Canada, all of the associated costs are usually taken from the pay of the person that is being brought over. And other costs that are also associated with it as well. And the issue is that if they do not pass the licensing exam they will be returning home. There visa will be cancelled.
Serene_ieg
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Thank you all for your enlightening replies....