Originally Posted by Silverdragon102 (Post 8828197)

This is what we have done and what RN1 did. We both came over on TWP although for me it was my husband with the job and I got one once I passed CRNE. We both although in different provinces came over on TWP and then applied for PR RN1 received her PR the other month and we are now waiting for London to take us to the next stage

Originally Posted by RN1 (Post 8824899)

The CRNE is sat ONLY in Canada 3 times per year. It's a paper & pencil test & is currently only in the "multiple guess" format, although they keep talking about goig back to a short answer paper as well.

As an IEN you can apply for jobs before sitting the exam but it varies Province to Province as to what you need to do before you can actually work. In Alberta, for example,once you are accepted on to the register, you work as a Grad Nurse until you pass (you have 3 chances) & then your RN pay is retroactive to your employment date.

Originally Posted by foreignmind (Post 8827609)

No problem. Yes you can apply for a job and a temporary work permit and then apply for residency while in Canada, if successful, this process seems quicker. A friend of mine successfully did this last year.

Originally Posted by csmirthwaite (Post 8828386)

So do you have jobs yet or can you not apply for one until PR has been given?

Thank you so much for all your help :D

Originally Posted by Silverdragon102 (Post 8829832)

I still needed a work permit and was lucky that his job allowed me to get one however I doubt I would have a problem getting one due to the chronic short supply where I live on RN's. I am now working in a long term care facility and liking it. RN1 came over on a TWP with her job and continued to work whilst going through the PR process as are we (working whilst going through the process)

Originally Posted by csmirthwaite (Post 8830224)

Sorry can I ask were about in Canada you have moved to. we are hoping to move to Ontario but we will move anywhere to get us in!!!

Many Thanks for all you help you have been great
xx :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Silverdragon102 (Post 8830549)

I live in Nova Scotia

Originally Posted by crusheduk (Post 8832385)

My wife is an I.C.U. nurse (Intensive care..)

I want to move to N.S. Wife is fairly keen...

Even in todays economy how are the work prospects for nurses?

Where is the best place for hospitals? Halifax? What are the best areas around there?

I am going to try and get out next year some time...

Originally Posted by Trixie-Lou (Post 8833077)

Hi,

I am just about to send off all my paperwork.
Where did you do your additional courses??? As I am only adult trained and will therefore have to do Midwifery and peads. Do you do it in Canada?? Or here in the Uk??

Cheers