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  1. sushicat29

    FSWP 2014 PINOY aspirants let's connect here

    Good for you Scout!! Hanga ako sa mga pinoy na kagaya mo..it is difficult to start here pero magpursige lang dahil kaya naman natin makuha yung gusto natin, tiyaga lang..specialized (icu) nurse ako sa pinas and overseas from almost 8 years before migrating, started sa retail (Target) then nag...
  2. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    If you plan to go to BC, You have to do a certificate course then register yourself inorder to work as a care aide.. you cannot work at hospitals since they want those who took the acute care aide course. Even if you were a nurse, they won't hire you without the courses.. sushicat29
  3. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    It is quite a roller coaster ride.. I was lucky that I processed both lpn and rn so I got to take the lpn exam.. I did not stop there since after passing the lpn exam, no one still wants to hire me with 7 years of specialized (icu) nursing experience. So, I volunteered at our local hospital at...
  4. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    Hi, You are right..it takes 2 years or more to be an RN here. I did not go thru NNAS but timeline is also the same. I will honestly tell you that employers (health authority) would prefer new grads in Canada oppose to those who has years of experience who did not practice for years. It is not...
  5. sushicat29

    FSWP 2014 PINOY aspirants let's connect here

    im still using my maiden name, same thing I did not change my passport and other documents before I applied and landed here. Better call cic regarding your concern, you have to change your passport since that's your ID and everything has to match with that.
  6. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    Inform NNAS about this situation. Do you have any other documentation in your possession (contracts, employment certificate, etc.) that can validate that you indeed worked there. Tell NNAS what additional documentations you have. They will still decide as to how to go from there. If NNAS refused...
  7. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    Hi... I did not go thru NNAS so I won't be able to compare my experience to everyone here, however I might be able to provide some information about the assessment here in BC only (other provinces have a different process). As to my understanding, since an applicant already sent the initial...
  8. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    In Canada, most of the regulatory college in nursing require an applicant to provide safe practice experience within the last 5 years this includes our practicum during our nursing school days. However, if you cannot provide it they will definitely require you to do the refresher course...
  9. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    LPns administers SC and IM medications. If you work at acute care (hospital) we are trained to change IV fludis. No IV medications though.
  10. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    Hi Kristina, I am an IEN from the Philippines with current registration as an LPN from CLPNBC and ongoing registration from CRNBC. Goodluck!!
  11. sushicat29

    FILIPINO NURSES applying for CNO REGISTRATION ONLY - English and Tagalog posts

    Finish your nursing degree here in Canada.. Goodluck..
  12. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    Hello, Please check this link..http://www.clpnnl.ca/attachments/changes.pdf and try to contact them to ask about your english requirement and also I think you could get better information by calling or email NNAS support regarding your concern since every province has different requirements...
  13. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    Evidence of English Proficiency ( IELTS, CELBAN) is a requirement if the mode of instruction of your education is not English or if your country's 1st language is not English. What I believe is that in Ontario, this requirement is still needed but unlike other provinces you do not need to submit...
  14. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    I would suggest that you finish your nursing degree here. Apply to schools and ask them to assess your educational credentials if you can transfer some of your units here. If you finish your nursing degree in the Philippines, you will be considered an internationally educated nurse and...
  15. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    Hello Everyone, I feel your frustrations. It is sad that it is just to long to process our registration as an RN here. However, I understand that since we are a country of immigrants and we have a lot of different nursing backgrounds, they just wanted to make sure we all have the same level...
  16. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    Hi iblessed, I am ongoing with my RN registration in BC. By the way, Vancouver is a city in British Columbia I am currently working as a casual LPN in 3 acute hospitals and it is hard to get a permanent position if you want to work in a acute setup since you have to build seniority hours..
  17. sushicat29

    FSWP 2014 PINOY aspirants let's connect here

    Hello, I suggest you renew the passports then once you received it send and e-mail to CEM that have passports numbers changed.
  18. sushicat29

    National Nursing Assessment Centre NNAS

    Hello, It is amazing to see a lot of nurses wanting to bring their skills here in Canada. I am also one of those who are inspired to work here. I wanted everyone who are applying here to prepare themselves so as not to loose hope as well as patience since we all need it because it is a long...
  19. sushicat29

    FILIPINO NURSES applying for CNO REGISTRATION ONLY - English and Tagalog posts

    The rules change, depende sa needs nila. You can try express entry but as it says most of the time they need you to have a job offer to migrate. Its getting harder and stricter to come here in Canada.
  20. sushicat29

    FILIPINO NURSES applying for CNO REGISTRATION ONLY - English and Tagalog posts

    Hello... Pls. check cic.gc.ca for steps on how to migrate. Of course you can migrate here and not work as a nurse but it depends if you are eligible to come here... Regards, sushicat29