I'm a graduating practical nursing student here in Philippines. I plan to work in Canada. As of now I'm waiting for our family's Visa.
My question is - where am I going to take the NCLEX exam? Can I take it in Hongkong? (it's the nearest country here giving NCLEX exam) or should I take it there in Canada? I heard that if I take nclex in hongkong, Canada might not honor my license. I'm quite confused and I really dont know what to do.
Wow they really are getting the unsuspected people confused as to what exam is used in what country.
I don't know who's confused, because I'm not confused:) I've taken full time off to study for the NCLEX-PN and would like to visit canada after the exam, but I thought maybe I can take the Exam there (since they have NCLEX-RN test centers there). I don't think my question was about using NCLEX-PN in canada to work:redpinkhe
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
I don't plan to stop at Practical nurse, but the PN-RN or BSN programs requires PN License. It's still a long way for me. But if I had full time volunteer hours for about 6 months to a year (from USA or any country) I think i can qualify to take Canada's PN exam right?
I guess a lot of whether the province will accept volunteer hours has to do with the College. I would suggest you check with them first that they will accept it before you go that route. Would be a shame to spend time doing volunteer work and it isn't accepted. Remember not all countries accept PN and also depends if you are allowed to do volunteer work if a visa is required for you to stay in that country.
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I don't know who's confused, because I'm not confused:) I've taken full time off to study for the NCLEX-PN and would like to visit canada after the exam, but I thought maybe I can take the Exam there (since they have NCLEX-RN test centers there). I don't think my question was about using NCLEX-PN in canada to work:redpinkhe