The Pinoy IEN

Previously, we talked about steering our way to success to Canadian RN licensure by taking control. Since Canadian nursing licensure is just one of the many problems we have in Canada, our new home, how's the interplay of all the complications going to be like. Not by theory but the real deal. The interplay of licensure, family life, motherhood and financial obligations such as bills etc can be hard to think about all at the same time. Before even sending off your application, you might already have a lot of questions on how to survive and go through the process. RN Registration in Canada is something that needs preparation especially among IENs who are also first generation immigrants, single moms, parents and those who do not have families/relatives as support system in Canada. Planning Let's be honest. It's going to be challenging but with the right planning, it should run smoothly and go as planned. We have different learning curves on how to tackle this a...

The gospel truth: Canada is one of most difficult, if not, the most difficult nursing jurisdiction to get licensed with in the world likely placing IENs in a precarious situation. The good news is, because of more information and success stories, more and more IENs are starting to get recognition in Canada. However, as first generation immigrants who are yet to transition in to Canadian life licensing is not just one of the dozens of problems that we face on a daily basis. Taking Control Whatever situation you are in, you could never go wrong with taking control. Gather all the pertinent information you need to know. We need to know what we can modify. Always bear in mind that in Canada, you are being assessed according to: Your nursing schools' BSN program (not your countries') Your English language skills Your RN experience & practise Your RN skills and knowledge The last three, are criteria that you can do something about. Do not cry over your nurs...

With only 10 Canadian Provinces to choose from, some Pinoy IENs seem lost to make a decision. To help you make a decision for yourself and your family, this post, for sure would break down all the factors that you need to consider before drafting your game plan. First things first, 2 main criteria to take note of: Evidence of RN Practise The last shift you worked as an RN in the Philippines or in a jurisdiction where you practised as RN is important to know the expiry/validity of your Evidence of RN Practise (aka 'safe practise'). Most provinces in Canada require at least 1,125 RN hours in the last five (5) years EXCEPT Ontario which is at least 450 RN hours in the last three (3) years and Québec, four (4) years. We'll make it simpler for you bud. If your last shift as an RN in Singapore was just yesterday November 21, 2018 and you submitted an application today: For Ontario, your Evidence of RN Practise will expire on November 21, 2021 That means, ...

We previously presented Glenda's journey to RN licensure in Canada on our  My Pinoy IEN Story published early this year. It's good to look back where we started however there's no way better but to go up. Let's do a quick update, in detail, of how her adventure was like. Pinoy IEN: Vaklush! Congratulations! Finally! Canadian RN na! Haha. You owe us to tell your story in detail... Glenda Moraleja: Haha! Naks san ba tayu mag sisimula. I am Manitoba-based na napadpad sa dagat. Hahaha! Pinoy IEN: Malansa! Charot! Hahaha! Glenda: Alam mo naman tayo mga Pinoy. We prefer to be closed to family, your comfort zone kaya initially nag apply ako sa Manitoba alam mo naman full of dreams din. Pinoy IEN: Understandable, kung saan pamilya mo dun ka naman talaga mag try above all the other options available. Anu nga background mo saten kapatid? Glenda: So I used to work at Calamba Medical Centre and San Pablo Doctors as a Medical-Surgical/ICU RN in 2 ...