Re: Self Employed?
 

:blink:

My guess is the government is giving you money for free out of the big CPP pot of money from contributions made by folks who claimed the CPP as a tax deduction & for a future reward pension. CPP contributions are deductible from income

Just guessing that you would also likely qualify for your wife's CPP survivor pension?

Survivor's Pension - Canada Pension Plan - Service Canada

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Great idea- I love Nurse Practitioners and their role is extending- we are just starting to work with them here again- we have done for years in the UK. Trouble is it would commit TT to even more study, exams and demands on her- she would never get time to post on expats!!:eek:

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CPP Death benefit is paid out of the CPP contributions of the deceased.

Benefits after a death - Canada Pension Plan - Service Canada

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How rude! I've been practicing expat abstinence or haven't you noticed?! ;)

I don't mind the study but wonder if you need to be an RN to go on to further studies? Link took me to a log in page only, but thanks anyway Siouxie..

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Tbh not really! :p

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Hmph...

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My daughter took that course at the UofT and then one which qualified her to deliver anaesthetics (but legally only in the US). She enjoyed them both, they weren't immediately profitable for her but now she's engaged as a medical coordinator for an NGO in Iraq (technically self-employed) so I expect all training and experience comes in handy. I suppose I should ask about her billing rate, benefits and tax advantages but I'd likely get a jab along the lines of medical people having a vocation and being superior to those who care about such minutae.

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By all means carry on..:).I just latched onto jsmth's point about the hand that gives taking away.

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I was a bit surprised when I first arrived in Canada in 2004 and started seeing doctors again, where in the US it was rare to actually see a doctor as the NP was the one I always saw, I am not sure if I ever even saw the doctor I was assigned to over the 5 years I had that particular health insurance.

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They could always not apply for it.

Or just make it only taxable above a set income?

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of two years full-time practice, as a Registered Nurse, within the past five years BScN from an Ontario baccalaureate nursing program or the equivalent with an overall average of 70% (GPA).
Current certificate of registration as a registered nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Preference will be given to Ontario residents and to those candidates whose work experience in nursing has been continuous and who have practical experience in one or more of the following areas: primary health care, ambulatory care settings, public health agencies, community health centres, emergency care, long-term care, or outpost nursing.


This is a limited enrolment program. Possession of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

NOTE: Applicants who have already achieved a Masters degree may apply solely for the NP diploma. Please note this in your Personal Essay and Curriculum Vitae.



Applying
The application deadline is February 1 of each year.

Its from the link the other person posted, took me to the admissions page.

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Paid for by her CPP conts. Pro-rata.

Done at the same time. Only heard about the single payment.

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Is she now " The other person formerly known as Siouxsie??!!" ;)

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Me being lazy and not wanting to open a new tab to make sure I spelled the name right....;)

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Either way in the words of Dragon's Den ... I'm Out!

About four years of study to get an RN, two years of practice then back to school again... :sneaky:

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I kind of felt that that might be your thoughts- bajeezus - get to sleep... Tiddlytory will need feeding in 2 hours:eek: or is he on the :beer: already?:cool:

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It is sort of past my bed time, thankfully it's a PA day tomorrow and we have spent the night scouring the web for the best price home (there isn't one:eek:) husband is despairing at my lack of commitment as I leave the technicalities of whether we get our Expedia points or not to him..

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Christmas is the most expensive time of the year but remember what I said!!

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Something about the Spanish Inquisition?;)

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Nooooooooobody expects the Spanish Inquisition... Our chief weapon is fear, surprise. and a ruthless fanatical devotion to the pope :amen:

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I was posting on the presumption that your RN qualifications and experience would be recognised.

The NP is a 1 year full time course or up to 3 years part time; most of the course is done online with a few days a month at the Uni, with practical clinical experience within a designated area (which is down as far as you).

It was just a thought, a way for you to have a more fulfilling (perhaps) job.

Never mind then, lol.

:)