BECOMING A REGISTERED NURSE (RN) OR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) IN CANADA

[hmisabpk]

Hi hmisabpk
Thanks for that. I don't have a degree in nursing from the UK, which is why I am applying to the NCO for the LPN exam.
I'm wondering though whether the Canadian immigration people will assess my application in the RN class or will they say the same. It is complicated because I actually have a BA in Community Health, and also a Masters in Nursing but they are theorectical courses, not the same as my original RN and RMN certificates.
I plan to put RN category first on my application because that fits my work references best, but I would like to know if I can put LPN as a second choice and whether they are likely to consider me in that NOC if RN is full or they think I'm not qualified enough.
Does that make sense?
Thanks

Hi, gizmo59,

CIC will assess your application in RN category. If you have Master in Nursing, you have good chance for RN category. Prepare well your references / work experience according to the RN Noc job responsibilities. You can reapply for LPN category in cases of CIC will not approve RN application. I’m not aware if you can make first and second choice on same application.

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[gizmo59]

Thanks again hmisabpk

You are being really helpful. I have another question now! I have posted it in a separate thread too, but maybe someone here can answer.

In the Economic Classes form I have to list my work experience for the last 10 years, but they say on the form 'list your occupations'. Does this mean that I put all my RN jobs together as one 'occupation' or do I list each job separately? I have worked in 3 different RN jobs in the last 10 years.

Thanks again.

 

[hmisabpk]

Thanks again hmisabpk
You are being really helpful. I have another question now!.........RN jobs in the last 10 years.
Thanks again.

Hi, gizmo59,
Your occupations is only one as RN, all 3 different position with different employer , were also as RN. You can write only Registered Nurse.

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[gizmo59]

Hi, gizmo59,
Your occupations is only one as RN, all 3 different position with different employer , were also as RN. You can write only Registered Nurse.

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

Yes, that helps. Thanks!

 

[jijitipie]

hi guys , I applied in cno and crnbc as RN,.my crnbc reg will expire on aug 2013, they require me to do the sec exam last 2010,but due to difficulties in getting a visa.I asked for an extension and requested to do a bridging program instead so that I can apply for a student visa..I have now a PR visa..and the next semester at Kwantlen will open on January 2013.. my cno app is still in process cause I havent received the competency assessment supplement forms from them but they told me that they have already sent it last april,2012.


I am planning to apply for LPN for faster processing and hoping to get the eligibility to take the exam faster..
I would like to know the IELTS requirement for LPN in BC? what regulatory body should I contact? and how many weeks do they process LPN if the applicant is already in BC?thank you..

 

[hmisabpk]

hi guys , I applied in cno and crnbc as RN,.my crnbc reg will expire on aug 2013, ............................I am planning to apply for LPN for faster processing and hoping to get the eligibility to take the exam faster..
1. I would like to know the IELTS requirement for LPN in BC?
2. what regulatory body should I contact?
3. and how many weeks do they process LPN if the applicant is already in BC?
thank you..

Hi, jijitipie,

1. IELTS (Academic Version) Speaking 7.0 , Listening 7.5 , Reading 6.5 , Writing 7.0 , Overall 7.0. https://www.crnbc.ca/Registration/Lists/RegistrationResources/501englishtests.pdf
2. BRITISH COLUMBIA,
College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia,
855 Arbutus Street , Vancouver BC V6J 3Y8
Tel: (604) 736-7331
Fax: (604) 738-2272
E-mail: info @ crnbc.ca
https://www.crnbc.ca/Pages/Default.aspx

3. Depend on your paper work, documents and verification etc... details are on their website.
Registration for Internationally-educated Nurse Practitioners:
https://www.crnbc.ca/Registration/NPapplication/lEN/Pages/Default.aspx


In case you need the quicker process then may you can ask for Temporary Registration:

Temporary Registration – Emergency process will be quicker than the full registration process, applicants will still be required to submit an application along with other documentation. This registration will be effective for a maximum of 90 days. Application package https://www.crnbc.ca/Registration/Lists/RegistrationResources/Formtempregemergency.pdf


Hope that helps,


hmisabpk

 

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[spongebob18]

HELLO!

namention mo dito na nagrequest ka for extension sa SEC or request to do bridging instead. pinayagan ka ba na magbridging nalang? can you forward me a sample of your request? under CARNA ako and they also asked me to do SEC too, and next year oct na ang expiry and waiting palang application namin for pr, and quite frankly i'd rather do bridging so i also would want to request sans to do bridging instead of SEC.

any advise? Thanks!

hi guys , I applied in cno and crnbc as RN,.my crnbc reg will expire on aug 2013, they require me to do the sec exam last 2010,but due to difficulties in getting a visa.I asked for an extension and requested to do a bridging program instead so that I can apply for a student visa..I have now a PR visa..and the next semester at Kwantlen will open on January 2013.. my cno app is still in process cause I havent received the competency assessment supplement forms from them but they told me that they have already sent it last april,2012.


I am planning to apply for LPN for faster processing and hoping to get the eligibility to take the exam faster..
I would like to know the IELTS requirement for LPN in BC? what regulatory body should I contact? and how many weeks do they process LPN if the applicant is already in BC?thank you..

 

[spongebob18]

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HELLO!

namention mo dito na nagrequest ka for extension sa SEC or request to do bridging instead. pinayagan ka ba na magbridging nalang? can you forward me a sample of your request? under CARNA ako and they also asked me to do SEC too, and next year oct na ang expiry and waiting palang application namin for pr, and quite frankly i'd rather do bridging so i also would want to request sans to do bridging instead of SEC.

any advise? Thanks!

 

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[nursegio]

Hello Mr. hmisabpk!

I am new to this page. i would like to ask question regarding nursing bridging program in Ontario. How do I start from this? I have 3 years work experience as a nurse here in my country. Thank you in advance

 

[hmisabpk]

Hello Mr. hmisabpk!
I am new to this page. i would like to ask question regarding nursing bridging program in Ontario. How do I start from this? I have 3 years work experience as a nurse here in my country. Thank you in advance

Hi, nursegio,

If you have already applied for immigration and waiting for PR file process, than you can apply for RN or LPN registration in Ontario.
Steps are.
1. Send registration request to CNO (Collage of Nurses of Ontario)
2. Gather your all documents according to the CNO requirement ( they will send you the application package and guide line how to complete)
3. Wait for the CNO decision they will be the one to decide if you need bridging program or you can go for CNE (Canadian Nursing Exam)

In order to apply for registration, you must contact the College of Nurses of Ontario to request an application package. Here is the link of CNO, send request on given address http://www.cno.org/en/become-a-nurse/new-applicants/international/internationally-educated-nurses/

4. Here are the list and link of bridging program: (few only just to know how it works)
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/working/OI_HOW_WORK_NURSE.html
http://www.georgebrown.ca/S122-2012-2013/
http://www.yorku.ca/health/nurs/programs_inter_educated.html
http://www.centennialcollege.ca/Programs/ProgramOverview.aspx?Program=9352
http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/SearchResults/HEALTH-MEDICAL-NURSING-BRIDGING/_/N-lo8n


hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[Omo Naija]

Hello hmisabki,

Nice work you are doing here, i would have sent you a PM but i guess some other members in this forum may need same answers like my issue.

My wife and i will be migrating to canada next year hopefully, my wife intends to start a NEW career in Nursing but we dont have any clue on the steps to take... She is a graduate of Chemistry and we intend to land in alberta or Saskatchewan.

Are there any exams or info that we can start working with from our home country before landing to expedite this career option ?

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