Hi, I am nearly halfway through my adult nursing degree (in England) and although my uni has stated we can work anywhere once we're qualified, I'm beginning to realise it's not going to be that simple.

Most of the nursing degree's here are now in one field. Mine is in adult and I'm noticing that Canada seems to require hours completed in all fields (adult, child, mental and midwifery)to accept our qualification. That requirement just isn't possible to meet here.

I intend to move to Canada after I complete my course but now wondering if it's at all worthwhile completing my course? The good thing about completing my course here is that tutition fee's are paid by our health service so I won't be in a lot of debt at the end. My research so far suggests that isn't the case in Canada. Is that right?

Is there any way my degree is going to help me? I really don't know what's for the best so any advice would be gratefully received.

Thank you

Ps, I have dual citizenship with Canada so visa's aren't a problem x

Not sure where exactly your looking to move to but the relevant provincial nursing body will specify exactly how many hours of experience you must be able to prove in the various specialty areas.

I know for BC there is a bridging programme that you can for the most part do from the UK, but most employers want at least two years experience before they'd consider you. Depending on where you work, that experience might cover some of the requirements, so long as you have written evidence for each of the different areas.

Hi,

I have just qualified last month in UK with a BSc (hons) in Adult Nursing. I am now living in Canada and started the process of obtaining my RN licence.

From what I understand (I've phoned so many of the licensing agencies) they will assess my Uni transcripts and it is likely that I will have to do the BIEN (Bridge for Internationally Educated Nurses course -16 weeks) before I will be issued a temp licence. Then you have so long to study for the CRNE.

I too was able to move before the end of my course but I found it was beneficial to complete it first because they do recognize the degree here (even if you do need top up) but all universities here may not necessarily recognize your course credits, so you may have to start over.

What province were you thinking of moving to?

Feel free to shoot me a PM

Oh btw, I found a 'Respite Carer' role for the local Health Authority within 2 weeks, for the meantime whilst I wait for the RN licence.

Hope that helps

It's always dumb not to finish a course, but what about transferring ,? You have citizenship so won't pay international fees, will not have to pay for the conversion course and will stand a chance of getting a job when newly qualified. If you want to move to Ontario i think this would be your best option.

ok guys, thank you very much for the info. It's very much appreciated. Have pretty much decided to stay on the course now I know a bit more so cheers x

MrsL22, I tried to pm you but it appears I am either restricted or the system restricts any newcomer, not sure which. Could you try to pm me please and i'll see if I can reply. Thank you x

think you will find you need minimum of 3 posts before you can pm anyone