Taking a break from nursing [Ontario]

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Hello,

I've just been wondering how it would be like if I was to take a break from nursing and move to another country for a bit. I know that the College of Nurses in Ontario have a policy requiring me to report every year, but would there be any consequences? Would it seem like I'm not capable of practicing nursing after a few months (4-6)?

Thanks in advance.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

I think you cam keep your license as long as you pay the renewal every year.I think they have a category for inactive license for nurses who aren't working.I don't think a 4-6 month break would affect your license.

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I know that CLPNA requires us to work a certain number of hours over a three year period to remain "active". Failure to meet the required hours results in the need to take the re-entry to practice course.

I'm sure Ontario's College has a similar requirement

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Thanks a lot. I got a little skeptical about taking a break after reading another thread that talked about taking a break in the U.S. I now know what I can and cannot do.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

The best place to get an answer would be from the CNO themselves.

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Lots of people take years off.

Mat leave is one year, so taking a year off is no big deal.

There isn't a minimum of nursing hours needed for renewal in Ontario.

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