samnijazz:
Manitiba currently has internal health sector issues and they are also laying off most nursing positions.
They recently closed and merged some hospitals and layed off so many people. The board of Nursing in Manitoba is also using style to delay nurses Applications, thereby waiting forever to receive their evaluation and licenses.

IyaEjima:

I beg to disagree with this info cuz I am practising in Manitoba. Even with the merger (which is only within one health region (and only in the ER and ICU depts which Nigerian nurses hardly go to) leaving other specialty areas in this region and other health regions free of this your allegation, there are still nursing positions open every single day and people are still getting employed. The college (and not board) doesn’t delay applications (evaluations come from NNAS by the way, You apply to the college after NNAS and people hear back from the college within 5-7days at the latest). People delay themselves because it takes them forever to come up with the exam fee, pick an exam date and prep for their competence exam. Need I add that many IENs are scared of the exam and spread rumours around instead. I remember people telling me it was the hardest exam ever and if I listened to them and prepared eternally, I may never have gathered the courage to write it. So please be very objective when you advise people.

Electroweb:


Hello,
Please i need advice on this.
For a Registered Nurse in Nigeria that wants to work in Canada. Do you advise the person to apply directly to a University in Canada thereby saving time and start from year one or go through NNAS that will still send them back to a Canadian University because the Nigerian certificate is “ not comparable ”. Which option is faster and cheaper?

IyaEjima:

Hi, this is a tough question I must admit. I wanna believe the RN in question doesn’t have a Bachelor’s degree of any kind?? If yes, then the person can only get evaluated for the LPN category via NNAS, as you need a university degree for RN now. Also if the person wants to solely “work” then he/she must have PR plans in place as its a herculean task to get an LPN employer without having at least a work or study permit / PR and a license.
Getting admission into a Canadian uni would be a better option cuz u’d have a study permit which allows u work and pursue NNAS at the same time, but it’s not a cheap option cuz u’d be paying for tuition and licensure waka. Better option would be to get admission for a Postgraduate nursing course in either Niagara college or one of the colleges in Ontario. Expensive but can grant you PR and licensure in the long run. Best of luck!

IyaEjima:

Hi, this is a tough question I must admit. I wanna believe the RN in question doesn’t have a Bachelor’s degree of any kind?? If yes, then the person can only get evaluated for the LPN category via NNAS, as you need a university degree for RN now. Also if the person wants to solely “work” then he/she must have PR plans in place as its a herculean task to get an LPN employer without having at least a work or study permit / PR and a license.
Getting admission into a Canadian uni would be a better option cuz u’d have a study permit which allows u work and pursue NNAS at the same time, but it’s not a cheap option cuz u’d be paying for tuition and licensure waka. Better option would be to get admission for a Postgraduate nursing course in either Niagara college or one of the colleges in Ontario. Expensive but can grant you PR and licensure in the long run. Best of luck!

nwababy90:

Please dear, I need it..I stay in Lagos...my number is 07013803310

IyaEjima:


The licensure process begins with NNAS. Pls visit www.nnas.ca
MB exempts Nigerian IENs from providing English proficiency exams (in my time for sure, don’t know if it has changed).

Electroweb:
Questions for experts in the house. The answers can provide direction.
1. Which schools can a RN resident in Nigeria apply to and get admitted to study or upgrade to BScN in Canada? (2yr course)
2. Why is the success rate very very low for RN nurses going through the nursing recruitment agencies (Passportusa, OgradyP, Avant etc) to the US.
3. Is it only RN with working experience or currently working that the recruitment agencies (Passportusa, OgradyP, Avant etc) work with?
4. Can someone still request for transcript from University of Benin Teaching Hospital by proxy? I heard it is no longer possible.
5. Has anyone here gone through NNAS while in Nigeria and eventually migrated to Canada?

IyaEjima:

Hi, this is a tough question I must admit. I wanna believe the RN in question doesn’t have a Bachelor’s degree of any kind?? If yes, then the person can only get evaluated for the LPN category via NNAS, as you need a university degree for RN now. Also if the person wants to solely “work” then he/she must have PR plans in place as its a herculean task to get an LPN employer without having at least a work or study permit / PR and a license.
Getting admission into a Canadian uni would be a better option cuz u’d have a study permit which allows u work and pursue NNAS at the same time, but it’s not a cheap option cuz u’d be paying for tuition and licensure waka. Better option would be to get admission for a Postgraduate nursing course in either Niagara college or one of the colleges in Ontario. Expensive but can grant you PR and licensure in the long run. Best of luck!

vickyehi:


1. most schools require you to be a canadian LPN ist with sometimes 2years experience for you to do the bridging program to become a Canadian RN.
2. I cant speak to the rates of these companies because I dont have the statistics to do that. However, if you have passed your NCLEX already you can apply to westways inc.
3. yes. most companies requires you to have experience in the field practicing. but not all require such experience to be on going.
4. idk. but its best to contact your lecturers
5. NNAS is for licensure. immigration to Canada isn't tied to your RN license(unlike the USA). if you wish to immigrate to Canada, you can do so using the express entry system. there is a thread here on Nairaland for immigrating to Canada. the two processes can be run at the same time.

vickyehi:


Mama I have always thought you were practicing in USA not knowing that you dey my backyard
you have really changed my opinion about this Canadian licensure . Sadly I have just the diploma RN and I dont want to get licensed as an LPN . But now you are making me reconsider my options as regards to settling for good in Canada or the US.

megas:





There are many vacancies now available in the UK. Make sure you're NMC registered, have your UKVI IELTS and CBT & message for more details.

DFmum:





Thanks so much for this info, God bless you. Please my sister just migrated last year November, she has her PR with her family thru MPNP. As the primary applicant she used her university degrees in computer science , now that she is in manitoba with her PR , she wants to make use of her nigeria RN license . What do you advice her do? Go through NNAS? How long does the evaluation takes? Or get an admission for postgraduate nursing course in Niagra? How much does admission processes cost in a rough estimate? Sorry am asking much but really need help on this?

IyaEjima:

. I’d choose Canada over the US anyday anytime, mostly cuz of the benefits that come with starting a family and raising kids in Canada. Not to mention the fact that one can sponsor their family members via PNP in provinces like MB. But we all have different factors guiding the choices we make. Is there a serious reason why you don’t want to go the LPN route?

megas:


Hi Ctemi, please ask the person to mail me on daps4eva@yahoo.com

Laurendee:
I have some clarifications please and would like if anyone here could help. If I start my NNAS application from Nigeria and I get my advisory report and all and I have to leave for Canada for the other exams when I apply to the board. 1. What type of visa would I apply for and what documents would I submit in order to be granted a visa
2. I’m about to finish my bsc nursing and would like a masters in nursing in Canada but I checked the requirements and I have to be licensed as a nurse in the particular province to be eligible for the masters. So my question is what way is the best for me to pursue this.
I don’t know if this is a good idea, but I was thinking of maybe applying for a masters in maybe public health just to get a student visa for entry into Canada for the purpose of completing all necessary things to get registered as a nurse in Canada, then after I get it I’d apply for the masters in nursing.

I don’t really know if it’s a good idea but I really advice.

MPVGoddess:


Hello Gratefulme40, can you kindly send me the contact of the person in nursing council. I already sent you an email. Please I need it urgently for my verification. Thank you....

Gratefulme40 has spoken well.

I paid official fees and fees for express service. I didn't stop there. I specifically demanded that courier delivery be used and I demanded the tracking number and I entrusted someone there to act as my paid for agent to ensure all these happened.

I paid more yes, but that is the price for ensuring things work in Nigeria.

Let me assume, your case may not even have been closed at the council.

If you need a contact at the council, I can help. If not, I have let the cat out of the bag, over to you!

Nnemomatina:
Please who's currently practicing in Dubai or UAE... Pls I need information
Is it difficult to go and practice there?
Can the pay be compared to that of the UK?

commmey:
please i need your advice, I have a BSc in computer sci, I want to switch to nursing, please which country can i apply to study nursing, I have tried Canada(very competitive) they all denied my application, I want to try the US this time but my problem is visa giving the fact that am 35 and have a BSc already am just scared of been deny visa, pls apart from US, UK, Australia which other countries will it be easier for me to get admission into nursing, thanks