The Pinoy IEN

Some Internationally-Educated Nurses are asked to meet the nursing education requirement for licensure or to be eligible to sit the NCLEX-RN. The Colleges/Associations of RNs may require IENs to complete a Bridge to Canadian RN Program or RN Bridging course(s) in a College/Association-recognized school. Going through the RN Bridging is an investment. Investment requires funding. Here are 4 helpful tips to fund your RN bridging program: (1) Save The most conservative yet practical way of funding your RN bridging is saving up ahead of time. Applicants who are willing to save must have information on the length and the cost of their RN Bridging Programs by contacting the accredited schools that offer it. 3 hurtful quotes on saving: Stop buying things you don't need to impress people you don't even like! — Suze Orman Money looks better in the bank than on your feet. — Sophia Amoruso Beware of little expenses, a small leak sinks a great ship. — Benjamin Franklin...

Mae Ann is the typical islander: laid-back, chill and autodidact. She used to be an international student in Vancouver. In the heirarchy of foreign borns in Canada, they're the survivalists. They survive how little they have. Learn how this server turned Stroke Rehab RN. Mae Ann: Hi! My name is Mae Ann Isabel Racho Durban, 25 years old and a graduate of Class 2011 at Holy Name University in the City of Tagbilaran, Bohol. I arrived in Canada under a study permit last December 2014 just 2 days before Christmas. I have nursed for 2.5 years. I was rotated in various 30-50-bed capacity hospitals under the RNHEALS program of the Department of Health. With the limited opportunity we had in our beautiful island plus the politics involved in securing a job, I decided to try my luck in Manila. Ang mahal talaga ng cost of living sa Manila te! Indi keribels! Pinoy IEN: Sinabi mo pa! What or who motivated you to study in Canada? Why not somewhere else? Mae Ann: It was during these ...

The Colleges of RNs or LPNs require IENs from countries not found in the exception list to provide valid English test results (not expired) with the required scores or band. In Ontario, the College of Nurses of Ontario has guidelines to prove other evidences of English Language Proficiency. The Registration Committee reserves the right to make a determination on your written request as this will undergo deliberation. Please view the complete criteria by clicking here . This QRG will help IENs determine their eligibility: (1) Do you have an active Ontario (CNO) application? Have you received an NNAS Advisory Report for Ontario? If YES proceed to step 2. If NOT, this QRG does not apply to you. Prove English Proficiency by examination and relay official results to your College. (2) Have you worked as an employed or volunteer Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide within the last 2 years in Canada? If YES, you are eligible to submit a written request. If NOT...

We have talked with Canadian RNs in the past and in the present about their nursing skills and knowledge assessment experience. We were lucky to be able to gather their insights to come up with these helpful tips to conquer the Objective Structured Clinical Examination or the OSCE. (1) Set your mind Keep in mind that you will be taking an important examination for your nursing career. We recommend to set aside vacation plans to prepare for this. (2) Make a study plan Design a study plan based on your own learning curve.  Know thy self , know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories. Sun Tzu (3) Limit only on up to 3 Canadian references Read your Colleges' RN Practice Guidelines and note common health issues in Canada. Provincial RN jurisprudence is also helpful. Learn about vulnerable populations in Canada (e.g. Metis, Inuit, First Nations etc) References on OSCE and Health Assessment are indispensable. YouTube for nursing procedures ...