College of Nurses of Ontario question

[kamae]

Hi everyone. I'm an international student taking up practical nursing in Toronto, Canada. I am on a student visa and hope to eventually be able to register with CNO after taking and passing the licensure exam. I was told that I could register with CNO if I have a valid work permit. Now the question is, will I be able to register on a post-graduate work permit OR will I have to hold an actual working visa w/ an employer willing to hire me?

If so, will the work have to be particularly related to practical nursing/healthcare or it wouldn't matter as long as I get a work visa?

Thanks!

[hmisabpk]

Now the question is, will I be able to register on a post-graduate work permit OR will I have to hold an actual working visa w/ an employer willing to hire me?
If so, will the work have to be particularly related to practical nursing/healthcare or it wouldn't matter as long as I get a work visa?
Thanks!

Hi,

This question is more related to the registration regulatory body CNO, They will be the best to answer your question. Call the CNO and ask them what they required from you for registration as RN or RPN. Visit the website for more details http://www.cno.org/ or call the numbers

Main line 416 928-0900
Toll-free in Ontario 1 800 387-5526
Main fax line 416 928-6507
   
Department Extensions   
Media Relations/Communications Ext. 7609
Practice Line Ext. 6397
Professional Conduct Ext. 6988
Regulatory Policy Ext. 7562

OR
vist at
College of Nurses of Ontario
101 Davenport Rd.
Toronto, ON M5R 3P1

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

hope its helps,

hmisabpk