US trained nurse from South Korea wants to go to Canada

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Hi, I am from South Korea but went to graduate nursing school and got MSN in the United States. I have almost 2 yr experience as a RN at Skilled Unit in nursing home and am trying to move to Canada. It doesn't matter for me which State I go as long as there is job available. Even though I was educated and have some experience in the US. Should I still take IELTS for English test? I have been studying IELTS for 8 months and I heard US trained nurse doesn't require IELTS. I just want to make sure. Please advise me. Thanks!!!

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Canada doesn't have "states". You'll need to research where you want to live because only you know what you need to enjoy life.

Then once you've made that decision then you apply to the appropriate college and they'll let you know their requirements. It doesn't matter where you trained. Every overseas applicant is assessed.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

What route are you planning on? for immigration English exams are required regardless on where you are from ( or French as Canada has 2 official languages)

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Silverdragon, Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate it. How about only for the registration and CRNE exam?

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Oh, yeah. They have "provinces" right? I would love to go to either Vancouver or Toronto because I like city life and also have some friends there. However, I also have to consider it will be hard for me to find a job over there as an international nurse so would you kindly recommend any other province where they have more job availability? How about Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Nova Scotia? Which province do you think easier to get visa sponsor???? Arrrrrrgh.

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one more question for you guys. In order to register in certain province and take CRNE, do I have to be a permanent resident of Canada or a student in Canada?

Thanks guys in advance.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Nursing is no longer on skilled list so regardless on province I think things will be hard currently to find employer willing to go work permit route as job will need to be full time and not many jobs fit at category. You do not have to be a PR of Canada or a student to process paperwork with the college however some provinces will not issue a license until you are in Canada with either PR or TWP

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Can you kindly advise with province won't issue a license until you land in Canada with PR or TWP?

Thanks : )

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Suggest you look at the various provinces yourself as you need to decide where you want to live and work. Doesn't matter whether a license is issued or not until in Canada ready to work as provincial colleges are quick to issue license once all criterias have been met

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Thank you for your comment!!! God bless you

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