Going to Canada

Hi Fans,

Thank you for the info. but my problem is that I dont have enough hospital experience I have only training certificate but i think its not counted. Maybe I have to take the training couse, can you share us your experienced in processing your papers. I dont think that retrogression will be lifted, but still hoping. Thank you!

@ pertune03

Hi, how's your application going? 
by the way, which province are you heading to?

@ lem04

How's your application with CRNBC? and how's your job application?

By the way, CRNBC is providing a support letter to help an applicant secure a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to take SEC. This might be of help.

Goodluck on your applications and see you in BC! : )

@ rjr

Same here, I wasn't advised to take the SEC. Good thing I was able to lodge my application way before they implemented the SEC policy. According to my assessment advisor, they started implementing it December of 2008. 

How's your job hunting?
Have you tried contacting the 7 health authorities in BC? You may vouch the CRNBC eligibility to apply for a job posting, that would be an advantage on your part. 

Goodluck on your applications and hope to see you in BC!

Got my fingers crossed for you! : )

Cheers!

Gracie, i dont know if i am replying to these posts correctly.  However, you are correct, you need hospital experience.  Working in another associated field may or may not work.  I would have to look at your resume.  Feel free to email me at my listed email and or here in this forum for a follow up.

Good luck!

Thanks.

Let me share my insights on how to become a Nurse in Canada.

 

I could say that it is a two-fold process:

1)      credentialing and licensure

2)      employment and deployment

You need to satisfy these 2 processes to become an RN in Canada . You can have first, the employment and deployment, then have the credentialing and licensure afterwards, or you can have the other way around. It doesn’t matter as long as you satisfy these two-fold process, both were fine. You can have it simultaneously as well, which I personally recommend, to expedite the process and waste no time.

There are 2 categories of jobs in Canada . Regulated and Non-Regulated; Nursing is under the classification of Regulated jobs; thus, there is a regulatory board in each province which covers the jurisdiction on the practice of Nursing.




CANADIAN NURSING ASSOCIATION Members
Provincial and Territorial Members

BRITISH COLUMBIA
College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
2855 Arbutus Street
Vancouver BC V6J 3Y8
Tel: (604) 736-7331
Fax: (604) 738-2272
E-mail: info@crnbc.ca

ALBERTA
College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
11620 - 168 Street
Edmonton AB T5M 4A6
Tel: (780) 451-0043
Fax: (780) 452-3276
E-mail: carna@nurses.ab.ca


SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association
2066 Retallack Street
Regina SK S4T 7X5
Tel: 1-800-667-9945 / (306) 359-4200
Fax: (306) 525-0849
E-mail: info@srna.org

MANITOBA
College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
890 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg MB R3M 2M8
Tel: (204) 774-3477
Fax: (204) 775-6052
E-mail: info@crnm.mb.ca

ONTARIO
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
158 Pearl Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 1L3
Tel: 1-800-268-7199 / (416) 599-1925
Fax: (416) 599-1926
E-mail: info@rnao.org

NEW BRUNSWICK
Nurses Association of New Brunswick
165 Regent Street
Fredericton NB E3B 7B4
Tel: (506) 458-8731
Fax: (506) 459-2838
E-mail: nanb@nanb.nb.ca

NOVA SCOTIA
College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
Suite 600, Barrington Tower
1894 Barrington St.
Halifax NS B3J 2A8
Tel: (902) 491-9744
Fax: (902) 491-9510
E-mail: info@crnns.ca

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island (ARNPEI)
53 Grafton Street
Charlottetown PE C1A 1K8
Tel: (902) 368-3764
Fax: (902) 628-1430 
E-mail: anpei@pei.aibn.com


NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
55 Military Rd
St. John’s NL A1C 2C5
Tel: (709) 753-6040
Fax: (709) 753-4940 
E-mail: info@arnnl.nf.ca

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Box 2757
Yellowknife NT X1A 2R1
Tel: (867) 873-2745
Fax: (867) 873-2336
E-mail: admin@rnantnu.ca


YUKON
Yukon Registered Nurses Association
204 - 4133 - 4th Avenue
Whitehorse YT Y1A 1H8
Tel: (867) 667-4062
Fax: (867) 668-5123
E-mail: admin@yrna.ca



They are responsible in regulating the practice of Nursing in their jurisdiction. Hence, you need a “go” signal from them or meet their requirements to practice Nursing in their respective location.

First, choose your target destination or Canadian province of your choice. Then access their Board of Nursing, and know their requirements for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs). Upon completion of the requirements, forward your documents/credentials at the same time you may start searching for potential employers. So that while you’re waiting for your “go” signal, you are being productive of your waiting time.

 By the way, each province mandates its own requirements; each province varies on their requirements so you better be careful with the details.  For example:

·         Alberta – Before you become eligible to their province, they require you to take a Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC) Assessment. It’s their way of evaluating potential applicants if he/she meets the requirements of their Nursing Board. Hence, many colleagues opted to choose LPN as entry route then later on convert their status to RN. Because, their LPN requirement is a minimum of 1 year nursing studies, in our case we got it in 4 years, then BSN pa. So, it’s easy to become LPN first before becoming an RN. I’ve heard it would be an advantage for NCLEX-RN passers to apply as LPN for Alberta , because their LPN Regulatory Board is honoring their NCLEX passing certificate so that they won’t have to take the LPN qualifying Exam. They are instant LPN when they get there, compare to applicants who doesn’t have one. They still have to apply for the exam and pass the LPN exam to work as one.

 

·         British Columbia – as of December 2008, the BC Nursing Board also adopts the SEC Assessment. So, majority of IEN applicants for CRNBC registration were required to go to BC to take the SEC. The thing is, you need to go there to take the SEC Assessment, its only offered in Mainland Canada , now, what kind of visa should you applying for one? Noting that majority of Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Tourist Visa weren’t granted for SEC purposes. Chances are, you’ll receive a refusal letter. Hence, making it very difficult now to become an RN directly to BC, that’s why some of our colleagues opted to try LPN route as well.

 

·         Quebec – While the entire province requires IELTS as English Communication Fluency Assessment, the province of Quebec requires French as their mode of Communication. So, if you’re planning to go to Quebec , start enrolling now on a French Class.

 

·         Ontario – College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO) requires a bridging program. So you need to study before they give you eligibility to practice. It would be a disadvantage for fresh graduates, but for 2nd coursers and with Post Graduate Studies, I think they are honoring those credits hence facilitating easy entry to become an RN.

Those are some of different requirements mandated by some provinces. Some of the provinces who are lenient on their requirements are: Manitoba , Saskatchewan , Nova Scotia , etc. Note also the timeline, so if you’re in a hurry, I would suggest to choose a province that you think there are less applicants and lenient requirements.

But the common denominators to become an RN among all the Provinces are:

1.      BSN degree – hence they are requesting for BSN diploma and Official Transcript. Hence, there would be a form to be submitted to your School of Nursing , and the School would send it back directly to them.

 

2.      RN license – so, you need to become RN in your place of origin. Hence, there would be a form to be submitted to PRC, then PRC would send them directly a verification that indeed you are a nurse here in the Philippines .

 

3.      English/French Fluency – IELTS, TOEFL, CELBAN or French Assessment etc.. I would suggest taking these fluency assessments first before proceeding to the application, because they won’t process your application if it’s incomplete. There would be no “to follow” documents. Chances are, they would be returning your application and advise you to comply first with the requirements before submitting your application. 


Upon submission of requirements, you would receive a feedback from assessment of your Board of Nursing. But, timeline varies in each province, so there’s no exact waiting time. It may be:

a)     Yes, you’ve met all their requirements (the “go” signal)

b)      Not yet, you need to comply with other requirements to commence your application (i.e SEC assessment, Bridging Program, etc.)

c)     No, you did not meet their requirements

In my case, I received an eligibility to take the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE) and an application for Interim Permit. Because, CRNE is only offered three times a year, you can work as a Nurse while waiting for your exam schedule, which would be an orientation to Canadian Healthcare System and good as review as well. Then once you passed the Canadian RN Exam, your Interim Permit would be automatically converted to Full RN Permit. The Interim Permit is good for a maximum of 9 months and renewable for a maximum of three times, because you can only take the CRNE to a maximum of 3 attempts.

That’s it for Credentialing and Licensure!

For employment part, generally most of the employers are searched online if you want a direct hire process.

Generally, your WORK experience really matters. It will be your ticket to a job offer may it be direct hired or thru recruitment agencies. For direct hiring, usually there are health authorities governing each province. They are the ones active in international recruitment and also I think they have specific program for internationally educated nurses. Such as:

 

            Alberta – Alberta Health Services

Saskatchewan - Saskatchewan Regional Health Authority


            Manitoba - Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Assiniboine Regional Health Authority

            British Columbia –www.healthmatchbc.org

                                       www.nursevancouver.com

 

I’m sorry; I’m not familiar with the other provinces. I suggest you may want to search the health authorities on your target destination and have the diligence to research on the hiring process for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs).

 

But, there are some agencies there to approach if you want to avail their service.

To name a few:

MERCAN (Ortigas) – for Alberta , Saskatchewan and Manitoba

HRPC (Ortigas) – Alberta

Caves Treasures ( Makati )  – Nova Scotia

Greenfields International (Malate) – I’m not familiar which province they caters

Staffbuilders (Malate)– Manitoba

Active Works (Malate) – British Columbia

www.healthstaffing.org – British Columbia

Meron sa may taft na naghahanadle ng Ontario , not familiar with the name.

To ensure that you’re dealing with POEA accredited recruitment agencies, I suggest you check their license to operate. If you want to validate their POEA license, you can check it on POEA website.

 

For deployment,

 

Basically, it answers the questions on how to get there? So, I would share the options.

There are two main paths to Canada . One way is to obtain a permanent residence visa. The other way is to come to Canada on a temporary work permit.

Let’s discuss first the Temporary Route . There are 2 visas under the classification of temporary nature:

a)     Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

b)     Temporary Work Permit (TWP)


Now, TRV or Tourist Visa is not really an option so to speak. I’ve known 10 colleagues who tried this route but unfortunately were refused. Some even presented their eligibility to take the CRNE and CRNE exam schedule. Some even presented an invitation letter from their relatives. It just says that the Visa Officer was not convinced that they would return after their legal stay in Canada .

In accordance with section 11(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), any person wishing to become a temporary resident of Canada must satisfy a visa officer that he or she is not inadmissible to Canada and meets the requirements of the Act. This includes the requirement to establish to the satisfaction of the visa officer that the applicant will respect their conditions of entry and will leave Canada by the end of the period authorized for his or her stay. In reaching a decision, an officer considers several factors. These may include the applicant’s travel and identity documents, reason for travel to Canada, contacts in Canada, financial means for the trip, ties to the country of residence (including immigration status, employment and family ties) and whether the applicant would be likely to leave Canada at the end of his/her authorized stay.

And also tourists cannot work, res ipsa loquitur (the thing speaks for itself), tourist hence tour. So if you’re planning to work there TRV or Tourist Visa is not the right visa for you.

On the other hand, Temporary Work Permit or Working Visa is also temporary in nature because you need to go back to your country of origin upon completion of your work; though, there could be an extension or upgrading of status. Although this is temporary in nature, essentially you can commence to work legally.

For you to obtain a working permit, of course you need to have a job offer. A job offer and Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) confirmation or Labor Market Opinion (LMO) are the basic requirements for obtaining a Work Permit.

An HRSDC confirmation is the opinion provided by Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) to the visa officer which enables them to determine whether the employment of the foreign worker is likely to have a positive or negative impact on the labour market in Canada . An HRSDC confirmation may be required in order for a work permit to be issued.

The HRSDC confirmation process is started by the prospective employer who contacts HRSDC to get a job offer form. When the form is completed and submitted, HRSDC considers several factors, including the availability of Canadians and the offered wages as well as the economic benefit the foreign worker would bring. HRSDC then provides advice to the officer.

The HRSDC confirmation is typically given for a specific period of time, and the work permit will be issued to coincide with this period. Renewal of a work permit beyond the specified period will therefore likely require a new opinion from HRSDC.

In short, it is just a determination on how that job offer will impact the Canada ’s Economy; positive Labor Market Opinion is required.

It’s quite difficult to get an LMO, because the employer needs to convince the HRSDC that they have exhausted all their efforts to search for Canadian workers but didn’t find any hence opted for foreign workers. They need to prove that their last resort is the foreign worker.

Then once you have a job offer and positive LMO, you can now apply for TWP. It doesn’t guarantee as well that the valid job offer and LMO would give you a working visa. There are still instances that you’ll receive a refusal letter.

 

The other option is the Permanent Residence Visa; There are 5 categories to become a permanent resident:

1.      Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)

2.      Quebec Skilled Worker

3.      Provincial Nominee

4.      Family Sponsored Class

5.      Business Immigrants

 

Options 1-3 is applicable for Internationally Educated Nurses, option 4 can be applicable if you have relatives who is a permanent residents or citizens in Canada .

·         Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) is a relatively new program; I think it was introduced just last November 2008. It is quite a new program; 
hence, some employers are not yet acquainted with the process. There are 3 elements for you to qualify under this program:

a)     Minimum level of work experience - A skilled worker must have at least one year of continuous full-time employment (or the equivalent in part-time).

b)     Financial resources - This is a straightforward requirement – an applicant must demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to support themselves and their dependents for 6 months after arrival in Canada . However, if you have an approved job offer, this requirement is waived.

c)     points-based assessment

o        Education (maximum 25 points)

o        Language Skills (maximum 24 points)

o        Experience (maximum 21 points)

o        Age (maximum 10 points)

o        Arranged Employment (maximum 10 points)

o        Adaptability (maximum 10 points)

Altogether these three elements, along with other requirements such as security clearances and medical examinations, make up the bulk of the requirements to come to Canada under the Skilled Worker category. If you are applying to live or work in Montreal or elsewhere in Quebec however, you must meet the selection criteria of the Province of Quebec . 


·         Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) - One way to speed up the process of immigration to Canada is through the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP). The PNP consists of partnerships between the Government of Canada and provincial governments to select individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in that particular province. Most provinces in Canada have agreements in place to participate in this program. Under the terms of these agreements, provinces may nominate applicants who are in occupations in high demand, or who will otherwise make important contributions to the province. 

To immigrate to Canada under the PNP, an individual must first apply for a Provincial Nomination Certificate to the provincial government where they would like to reside. Each province has different requirements based on their particular needs. After receiving the Provincial Nomination Certificate, an individual then must apply for a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa. Provincial nominees receive priority processing for their permanent residency applications. 

The following provinces currently participate in the Provincial Nomination Program:

·         Alberta

·         British Columbia

·         Manitoba

·         New Brunswick

·         Newfoundland and Labrador

·         Nova Scotia

·         Prince Edward Island

·         Saskatchewan

PNP doesn’t utilize a pointing based system and no need for financial proof. Each province mandates its own Provincial Nominee requirements. In British Columbia , it is an employer driven process. While in Manitoba you can be nominated even if 2 of your friends vouch for you.

The good thing there is you will land in Canada as Immigrants already, enjoying the same rights that of a Citizen is entitled to except for 2 things: 1) the right to vote and 2) eligibility to apply for a passport.

 

Hope it helps. = )

@ Mark

Thanks bro for sharing this two-fold process to us.  May God Bless you more. Good Luck on your upcoming CRNE battle.  Be the best CRNE warrior that you can, and aim for victory.

I have already added you on my YM friends list. Hope to chat with you soon.

Cheers!

Thanks man. The results of October CRNE was out already, Two of my friends made it. Unfortunately, two didn't make the cut.

Hope to chat with you soon.

Cheers!

Can anybody advise me on how to get hospital that will allow me to do my six weeks supervised practice in New Brunswick as i have been directed by the NANB.
Thanks,
Tope<Jamaica>

The province of British Columbia, Canada, is currently experiencing a shortage of workers. With an aging community, the province needs new workers to support the growing economy.

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The openness of British Columbia Jagmohan Singh on the openess of British Columbia with regards to new immigrants.

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Cheers!  ;D

Job Opportunities in British Columbia

Can anybody advise me on how to get hospital that will allow me to do my six weeks supervised practice in New Brunswick as i have been directed by the NANB.
Thanks,
Tope<Jamaica>

-topeskb

Hello Topeskb. Welcome to our forum.

Did you already lodge your application with NANB?  Or, did NANB already granted you the eligibility notice?  Do you already have an employer who can facilitate you in obtaining the needed visa?

Attached with the eligibility notice is a list of hospitals where you can have your 6weeks supervised clinical experience. I suggest that you directly contact the hospital of your choice to make some arrangements.

Advisable that if your employer is a hospital, and if it is in the list of the hospitals where we can have the clinicals, then have it done there so as to avoid hassles. If your employer is a nursing home or a private hospital, then I am advising you to have it done in an accredited hospital that neighbors your employing facility.

Hope this helps.

Moderator's note:

Letting be upon your attention that the forum has a specific thread that specifically discusses everything about nursing in NEW  BRUNSWICK.  We have provided a quick-link to that thread and is located at the right side of our forum's window under the tab title 'TOPICS OF INTERESTS'. I suggest that any future discussion relating to Nursing in NB be directed to that thread for easy tracking. Hoping for your compliance. 

Providing you the link of the thread as well.

http://foreign-nurse.lefora.com/2009/10/25/foreign-nurses-bound-for-new-brunswick-canada/page1/#post15465353

Gracie, i dont know if i am replying to these posts correctly.  However, you are correct, you need hospital experience.  Working in another associated field may or may not work.  I would have to look at your resume.  Feel free to email me at my listed email and or here in this forum for a follow up.Good luck! Thanks.

-usllb

hi usllb, 
how about work experience as a private duty nurse??
thanks, 
shaiRN

College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) Application Tips[color=Blue][/color]

I will try to post here as much information as I could to guide you. But please take note that one's case can be different from the other. I am just here to give you an insight on how it went when I applied. There will be a lot of factors that may differ from my experience to yours such as the school, processing etc.



HOW TO OBTAIN THE APPLICATION FORM

First get a copy of the application kit either soft copy or hard copy. You can have it downloaded at www.crnbc.ca/downloads/FormIntl.pdf.

You will need ADOBE READER[color=Red][/color] to view the file. The file is around 16 pages long including explanations and the actual forms needed. Or you can request them to mail you a copy. If time is of the essence, I would recommend the soft copy.

The package contains the following:

Form 16: Application for Nurse Registration in British Columbia
Form 49: Payment Form
Form 25: Verification of Nurse Registration
Form 30: Basic Nursing Education and Request for Transcript
Form 37: Employment Reference for Nurse Registration

Other
English Test Fact Sheet
[color=Red]
* Do not apply for registration if you do not have a passing English language test score. Include a copy of your passing score with your application for registration.
[/color]

APPLICATION FOR NURSE REGISTRATION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (Form 16)[color=Blue][/color]

INSTRUCTIONS[color=Black][/color]

1. Complete Form 16. Do not leave any sections blank. Print neatly and legibly in ink. Be sure that the name you print
on your application form is exactly the same as the name on the proof of identification you submit (i.e., your passport, permanent residency papers, or citizenship papers). If your name has changed, you must submit documents that show your legal name.

2. Be sure to sign both the Consent for Information and Declaration on page 8 of Form 16.

3. Complete Form 49. Note that the $262.50 application fee is non-refundable.

4. Complete Part A of Form 25 and send copies to all jurisdictions in which you have been registered or licensed.

5. Complete Part A of Form 30 and send it to your school of nursing.

6. Complete Part A of Form 37 and send it to your current and/or previous employer(s).

7. If English is not your first language, arrange to have your test scores from a test of English fluency sent to CRNBC.

[hr]



VERIFICATION OF NURSING REGISTRATION (Form 25)

Form 25 is to be given to each Board of Nursing in which you are registered and/or licensed.

Complete Part A and the rest is up to them.


Mark’s note:[color=Navy][/color]

In my case, I went to Window 7 – State Verification in PRC Manila. They asked me to fill out a yellow form and pay the necessary fees to the cashier. They will give you two options in mailing the form – regular mail or courier. There are courier companies located inside the PRC, if you want an expedited process. I availed the regular mail and it cost me 75Php. Then you need to present the Form 25 and the Official Receipt back to Window 7. Afterwards, they will instruct you to bring the form to Metered Stamp booth and have it stamped. Prepare 21Php and then return the stamped form at Window 7 and you’re form is ready for sending.

Timeline:
Regular Mail – 4 to 6 weeks
Courier – 7 to 10 days

Contact Info/ Follow up Inquiry:

PRC Manila – State Verification Window
Jhun/Cynthia
(02) 314 – 0020



[hr]
REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT (Form 30)

Form 30 is to be given to your school registrar and then they would be the one to submit it thru mail to the California BON. As for my tip just try to clarify everything with your school registrar so that less errors would be made in terms of processing.

Fill out the necessary details in Part A and the rest is up to them.

[color=Navy]Mark’s note:[/color]

In my case, I asked for a copy of my Transcipt with RLE from our School Registrar and forwarded it to the office of the Institute of Nursing. They will be the one to fill out the forms including the breakdown of theory and clinical hours. Lastly, your Dean of Nursing will affix her signature on it, then a dry seal to attest its authenticity.

Ideally, the registrar should be the one to mail the forms. But in my case, the School handed me the forms. So I requested a Official School envelope and asked them to put the forms inside it. Lastly, I requested a dry seal and signature on the back of the envelope.
Then I mailed it to the nearby post office. I think they will not accept transcripts coming from the applicants themselves; it is one of the measures of CRNBC to ensure authenticity of documents.

[hr]

[color=Black]ENGLISH FLUENCY TEST (IELTS)[/color]

Contact your Test Centre for the process of obtaining additional Test Result Form (TRF) may it IDP Australia or British Council.
In my case, during my IELTS application I already indicated CRNBC on the part where to send the forms. But for some reasons, I think they are not allowing it anymore. You need to request for additional TRF when you’re done with your exam. And since, I am processing the registration of my younger sister, this might help.
Just like PRC, there are also 2 options of mailing the forms. – regular mail and courier.

Regular Mail – 200Php (4 to 6 weeks)
Courier – 1,200Php (7 to 10 days)



[hr]


EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE (Form 37)

If you have worked for a minimum of three (3) months within the last five (5) years, Fill out the Part A and request your employer to fill out the Part B.

If you have not worked as a registered nurse within the past five years, CRNBC does not require a reference.


[color=Navy]Mark’s note:[/color]

In my case, I didn’t had any clinical experiences when I applied. So, I put N/A on the required sections. Never leave any sections blank.

Here are the things that [color=Red]YOU [/color]will mail to CRNBC:

• Form 16: Application for Nurse Registration in British Columbia
• Form 49: Payment Form
• Notarized photocopy of Identification documents (i.e. passport)
• Notarized photocopy of your IELTS

[color=Red]Things that the SCHOOL should mail to CRNBC:[/color]
• Form 30: Basic Nursing Education and Request for Transcript
• Transcipt and RLE Records

[color=Red]PRC should mail to CRNBC: [/color]
• Form 25: Verification of Nurse Registration

[color=Red]IELTS Testing Centre should mail to CRNBC: [/color]
• Copy of Test Result Form (TRF)

[color=Red]Employer(s) will mail to CRNBC: [/color]
• Form 37: Employment Reference for Nurse Registration


Mail your completed application, or deliver it in person to:
[center]CRNBC Registration, Inquiry and Discipline
2855 Arbutus Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6J 3Y8[/center]

As much as i am giving here tips and guidelines please refer and read the instructions that comes with the forms. There might have been changes in terms of fees and other instructions so it is important to refer to them still.

It took me about 2 months to process my application; this is last year’s timeline though. According to my registration assessor, huge influx of applicants are lining up for eligibility. Philippines and Inida are on the top list for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)
I hope the tips were helpful and let me know if you have further questions feel free to ask me. Please do not forget to read the directions that come with the application kits. Please do follow the directions carefully.


Cheers! ;)

As a new applicant for CRNBC registration, you may be required to undergo a substantially equivalent competency (SEC) assessment.

This assessment provides nurses who received their professional nursing education outside of Canada an opportunity to demonstrate their professional knowledge, skills and abilities.

CRNBC uses the results of your assessment to determine if you meet entry-level nursing competencies in British Columbia or if you require additional education before you can be granted registration.

[color=Blue]What is Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC)?[/color] ???







[color=Blue]How will I go to Canada to take the SEC? What kind of visa?[/color]

• Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) a.k.a Tourist Visa
• Temporary Working Visa (TW)
• Immigrant Visa (Permanent Resident)

[color=Blue]Support Letter issued by CRNBC for Visa Purposes:[/color]





Cheers! ;)