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 and we do have our own ways of making things happen. Things you have to know or must have information of before actually drafting the game plan:
- Potential setbacks
- Potential costs
- Potential delays
- Potential policy change
Potential setbacks could be any change of your current or future circumstance that may affect your decision on how to proceed with your application. The walang kamatayang costs and policy change are beyond our control. Delays are preventable if we are confident that our understanding about the process and the documents we send are accurate. Let's hear the real deal from real people:
Jyn, RN on motherhood
Pinoy IEN: Kumusta bayeet? Haha! Share mo nga mga kadramahan sa buhay buhay?
Pinoy IEN: Do you feel a sudden gush of water? Mga ganun? LOL. So pano mo to lahat nagawa?
Jyn: OB talaga experience ko sa Pinas! Haha. Ang hirap talaga maging single mom. I started my RN Reentry here in Halifax last Winter 2017. Alam mo minsan, God works in mysterious ways. I was granted to pay my RN Reentry Program at the Registered Nurses-Professional Development Centre in instalments through out the academic year. That helped a lot especially na ako lang talaga mag isa sa buhay buhay.
Pinoy IEN: I think Nova Scotia's RN Reentry Program is still the cheapest among all English-speaking provinces.
Pinoy IEN: That's so nice of them!
Jyn: Yung mahirap yung nagkakasakit si baby girl, if you're a single mom, your world has to stop talaga and take care of your child. When we finally completed the RN Reentry, I had to apply for a Graduate Nurse (GN) license para may income ako to pay my bills and all sabay aral for the NCLEX-RN.
Pinoy IEN: Ikaw na talaga si Darna besh!
Jyn: AKO AY TAO LAMANG! Hahaha. Naku looking back while doing that alam mo yung feeling kelangan mo lang talaga ng affirmation from your most supportive friends na kayang kaya ko na ang NCLEX-RN? Yung tipong kelangan mo lang talagang marinig sa kanila? Haha!
Pinoy IEN: I guess makakarelate naman tayo nyan. Bakit ba?
Jyn: Kinukulit ko mga classmates ko na RN na or yung mga pumasa na ng NCLEX. Tinatawagan ko sila just to hear it hahaha! I NEVER told them kelan ang exam date ko nag kukunwari lang na matagal pa pero bukas na pala yun ahahaha! Sa awa ng Dios pumasa naman first take.
Pinoy IEN: You nailed it girl! Both on motherhood and Canadian RN licensure. Congratulations!
On bills, financial obligations
Learn from the ants, grasshopper. Save, save, save. Tone down your spending spree. Start investing for the future and reap the rewards later. Every penny matters. If you have to face the impossible, prepare for it financially. Gather all information about the cost that you have to pay along the process. Estimate for additional costs for possible setbacks. Getting a full-time job would help a lot and hustle (raket) on your extra time if you can. Also, maintain a good credit score. Having a good credit score gives you the upper hand to get a loan or line of credit. Here are ways to fund your schooling/application:
- Funding from government grants
- Scholarships/grants from the Canadian Nurses Foundation
- Loans/study loans
- Line of Credits
On the other hand, some of us have financial obligations back home like paying off debts and the indi na babayarang utang-na-loob. Ewan, like delicadeza, there are no definite rules on how to comply with these cultural mores. It is important to explain to your family/relatives in detail your financial situation in Canada and your plans of getting licensed in Canada for professional growth. Give your family a full grasp of the bigger picture. For sure, maiintindihan nila iyan. What you post in social media can be misleading. Sabi mo kay nanay wala ka pang pera pero panay ang shopping mo sa Lulu Lemon nasa Instagram pa! Dba? Be congruent on your claims and your social media life.
To be continued...
To be continued...
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