I am an International Student studying in the BSN program in the US.
I am also interested in going to Canada to become a nurse since the economy in the US is pretty bad and I don't think it will be that easy getting a job while I am on my OPT.
In terms of taking the CRNE, can I just apply for the exam (or apply to the nursing board in the province), stay in the US (since I am still in my OPT period during that time after I take the NCLEX in the US) and just come up to Canada to take the CRNE? Do I have to have a place I am actually staying at Canada? What if I have some relatives living in Canada on student visas or work permits? Does that also work?
Also, I heard that some people recommended being on work visas instead of visiting visas while taking the CRNE and the SEC or waiting for all the forms to be processed. But, without the Canadian Nursing license, what jobs would you get a working permit for since you can't work at the hospitals?
Silverdragon, does it matter where those experience comes from? for instance does it matter if the experience is from an english speaking country or not? Also, does the experience have to be specifically a nursing, aka a job for the RN's? what if I work as a certified nursing assistant or in some other healthcare related jobs?
For FSW application, the 1-year experience should be as an RN or LPN. It doesn't matter where you obtained it. Not necessarily have to be in an english speaking country. CNA is not included under the FSW list.
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For FSW application, the 1-year experience should be as an RN or LPN. It doesn't matter where you obtained it. Not necessarily have to be in an english speaking country. CNA is not included under the FSW list.