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[igbehinadara]

Egrace once again you thrill my heart this morning with your analytical way of writing.We hope all this internet service provider will really step up their game.Keep warm and be good.Merry white christmas.Ig

[OOW4CHRIST]

hi, i also applied with ur NOC. I'm a RN, i applied with the nursing body of BC and Alberta ( ie for LPN).  I have my licenses since last yr and just renewed them last mth( renewable every yr). The LPN is just to work as soon as I land pending the exam for the RN. I can only practice as a Canadian RN after
1. registering with d board of nursing for the province i want.
2. then a temp permit of 3-6 mths would be given while waiting to do the Canadian Nursing exam.

The permit is given based on your experience. If you dont have enough experience you will be directed to take a skilled assesment and/ or a course.

Ahoy, thanks for your response. Have you landed already? Please, what are the requirements for LPN? How can I register while in Naija? Thanks.

[concretejungle]

Razakng

Ori mi wu ooooooo, elegi mo .

We shld call it gathering of eagles. Was nt expecting pple I saw and meet. Was awesome.

That was a blind date with a difference.

Shioooooooooo to all dat missed without reason(s), don't worry anoda meeting will soon come up

Miss dat and OYO 4 u..

A real blind date with a difference, i must say.. Was glad I attended.

Thanks Ma IG for the advise and the ride.. I look forward to disturbing you plenty

Thanks Razaqndg..

[igbehinadara]

 @ concretejungle,you are welcome anytime any day.Ig

[ahoy]

Ahoy, thanks for your response. Have you landed already? Please, what are the requirements for LPN? How can I register while in Naija? Thanks.

No I have not landed, just trying to get ahead of time so as to start work immediately i land. U know it takes a couple of months to get registered.

I applied first to Alberta (cos it was easier than BC, BC been my place to land). Then after getting the license for Alberta I gave BC the info that I was already registered in another province and that sealed it.

Every province has its board of Nursing both for LPN and RN.

Alberta LPN: College of license practical Nurse of Alberta(CLBNA). If you r in Nig u click the international educated nurses link and go from there. If u r in USA, u click on registered in another province or USA.
Alberta RN: College and association of registered nurses of Alberta.
BC LPN: College of license practical Nurse Bc.
BC RN: College of registered Nurses of BC.

Then for jobs in BC check out the Health Match BC for a lot of valuable info and all the important info u might need. I only have that of BC since I intend to Land there.

For all other province u just need to type in college of license practical Nurse and put the province name behind it for LPN and college of Registered Nurse and put the province name for RN.
I hope this helps.

[mandiebraxton]

No I have not landed, just trying to get ahead of time so as to start work immediately i land. U know it takes a couple of months to get registered.

I applied first to Alberta (cos it was easier than BC, BC been my place to land). Then after getting the license for Alberta I gave BC the info that I was already registered in another province and that sealed it.

Every province has its board of Nursing both for LPN and RN.

Alberta LPN: College of license practical Nurse of Alberta(CLBNA). If you r in Nig u click the international educated nurses link and go from there. If u r in USA, u click on registered in another province or USA.
Alberta RN: College and association of registered nurses of Alberta.
BC LPN: College of license practical Nurse Bc.
BC RN: College of registered Nurses of BC.

Then for jobs in BC check out the Health Match BC for a lot of valuable info and all the important info u might need. I only have that of BC since I intend to Land there.

For all other province u just need to type in college of license practical Nurse and put the province name behind it for LPN and college of Registered Nurse and put the province name for RN.
I hope this helps.

Thanks Ahoy for giving him such info. I think one can better understand when searches the internet for more info and concentrate on specific profession/province of interest. BTW, any news from Accra? Looks like we are stuck at RBVO!
Mandie

[Biolah]

My people!The meeting yesterday was a blast and a huge success.I thank the almighty God for everything and particularly for all those that came,those that skyped in and those that called and sent me text messages.I am most grateful to the almighty God for the great connection.I will post the pictures on our yahoogrp while I wait for the minutes from emy_est.Have a good sunday and a great week ahead IJNA.Ig

 @ Ig

Please kindly add me to the yahoogroup of this forum.Thank you and God bless.

Biolah

[Tayotom]

Greetings to all,

Toluwanile, please accept my condolence, May Jah continue to be your strength.  To all those who have moved a step further in their applications, Congrats to you all. and for us in the waiting game, I believe our heart desires will be granted as expected in due course. Just a quick one, My family was blessed with a baby girl and I sent an update request to Accra. I thought the only form I would probably fill is  the additional family form but they requested for more as shown below:

Dear Sir/Madam,

For the new addition to your family, kindly provide the following:

* An updated IRPA application for you and your spouse.   An application includes the Application for Permanent Residence in Canada [IMM 0008], the Schedule 1: Background/Declaration [IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 1] and the Additional Family Information form [IMM 5406]. Forms can be found at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/application-regular.asp.

* Payment of the Application for Permanent Residence Fee for your new dependent if he is accompanying. (for current fees, please consult: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp)
* Copies of birth certificate for your new dependant

* 4 passport-sized photos for your new dependant, as per the photo specifications found in Appendix C of the visa office specific instructions. See: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/E37100.pdf;

* Copies of the biographical pages from valid passports for your new dependent.

 

Thanks,



Is this the usual practice?

Secondly my wife won the US visa lottery and we already have the 6 months initial visa due in June 2012, although i still prefer migration to canada, going to the US will definitely affect my savings should canada request for my bank statement again. Meanwhile, a friend told me there is a treaty between Canada and the US that allows citizens of both countries to work across borders. Anyone privy to such experience. Your inputs will be highly appreciated

[OOW4CHRIST]

No I have not landed, just trying to get ahead of time so as to start work immediately i land. U know it takes a couple of months to get registered.

I applied first to Alberta (cos it was easier than BC, BC been my place to land). Then after getting the license for Alberta I gave BC the info that I was already registered in another province and that sealed it.

Every province has its board of Nursing both for LPN and RN.

Alberta LPN: College of license practical Nurse of Alberta(CLBNA). If you r in Nig u click the international educated nurses link and go from there. If u r in USA, u click on registered in another province or USA.
Alberta RN: College and association of registered nurses of Alberta.
BC LPN: College of license practical Nurse Bc.
BC RN: College of registered Nurses of BC.

Then for jobs in BC check out the Health Match BC for a lot of valuable info and all the important info u might need. I only have that of BC since I intend to Land there.

For all other province u just need to type in college of license practical Nurse and put the province name behind it for LPN and college of Registered Nurse and put the province name for RN.
I hope this helps.

Ahoy, thanks for the info. Please, few more questions

1.) How long did it take to register with Alberta?
2.) What documents did they ask for?
3.) How much was the fee?
4.) Did they require IELTS?

Regards,

[ahoy]

Thanks Ahoy for giving him such info. I think one can better understand when searches the internet for more info and concentrate on specific profession/province of interest. BTW, any news from Accra? Looks like we are stuck at RBVO!
Mandie

Hi Mandie, no news from Accra yet. I wish they speed things up more. Hoping for the best.

[ahoy]

Ahoy, thanks for the info. Please, few more questions

1.) How long did it take to register with Alberta?
2.) What documents did they ask for?
3.) How much was the fee?
4.) Did they require IELTS?

Regards,

1. 1 month.
2. I filled the application and sent it to d nursing board in Alberta, then sent d form to my licensing body which was signed and sent back to d nursing board in alberta.
3. I think it was $350
4.no
 you must have at least 500 working hrs. check out their website for the current info and it all depends on where u were educated. better still call them ( 780.484.8886).  email: info  @  clpna.com
For international educated nurses not in the USA or Canada u can contact    
Colleen Turkington
 Administrative Assistant, Registration
(Internationally Educated Nurses)
Email: cturkington (at) clpna.com

For USA or Canada  Ursula Rios
 Administrative Assistant, Registration
(Out of Province)
Email: urios (at) clpna.com
 
 .

ALL THESE FOR ALBERTA LPN

[igbehinadara]

Biolah,you would have to PM your email addr to me. @ Tayotom,congratulation all may the lord give you divine direction.Amen.  Ig

[OOW4CHRIST]

1. 1 month.
2. I filled the application and sent it to d nursing board in Alberta, then sent d form to my licensing body which was signed and sent back to d nursing board in alberta.
3. I think it was $350
4.no
 you must have at least 500 working hrs. check out their website for the current info and it all depends on where u were educated. better still call them ( 780.484.8886).  email: info   @   clpna.com
For international educated nurses not in the USA or Canada u can contact   
Colleen Turkington
 Administrative Assistant, Registration
(Internationally Educated Nurses)
Email: cturkington (at) clpna.com

For USA or Canada  Ursula Rios
 Administrative Assistant, Registration
(Out of Province)
Email: urios (at) clpna.com
 
 .

ALL THESE FOR ALBERTA LPN

Ahoy, thank you for your quick response. I have sent mail to cturkington @ clpna.com for necessay info. Where on their site can I find the Application Form? Thank you.

[ahoy]

Ahoy, thank you for your quick response. I have sent mail to cturkington  @  clpna.com for necessay info. Where on their site can I find the Application Form? Thank you.

R u a registered nurse in nig? If so, u have to make them understand that u r a RN with xyr(s) of experience. If u dont let them know, u might be subjected to the long process of doing a refresher course expecially they knowing u r not US or Canada educated. Try to emphasize on your EXPERIENCE YRS and RN. Try as much as possible to sell urself( ie education wise), to avoid doing the LPN exam.
 See this link http://www.clpna.com/Applicants/InternationallyEducatedNurses/tabid/75/Default.aspx.
If after everything u r not given the license then it would be better to apply to the RN nursing board. Remember d purpose of the LPN is just to have Canadian exp and income while waiting to do the RN exam ( which everyone must do). Good luck.

[Biolah]

Biolah,you would have to PM your email addr to me.  @  Tayotom,congratulation all may the lord give you divine direction.Amen.  Ig

@ Ig

Thank for your prompt reply.I ve PM my addr. to your box.Thanks

Biolah