Transferring Nursing License to Another Province – From Ontario to Quebec After I finished my LPN bridging program here in Quebec I researched if transferring nursing license to another province is possible. I have an RPN license from Ontario and I wanted to seek for equivalence or reciprocity so I can bypass the LPN licensure…
The Key on How to Pass CPNRE It’s been two years since I aimed to pass the CPNRE and successfully did. During that time, I felt the adrenaline rush inside me and booked for the earliest exam date. Then I realized, I only have one month to review and prepare for the exam. I know…
If you are looking for some tips before starting a new life as a student nurse, you’re just in the right place. As the seasoned nurses would say, been there done that! Nursing school is truly full of scary unfamiliar things, but you can make yourself prepared by knowing what to expect and how to…
TB Quantiferon test is also known as QuantiFeron-TB Gold Plus or QFT-Plus. It’s a test developed by QIAGEN for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. What is TB QuantiFeron Test? TB Quantiferon is a special blood test used to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. It replaced the century-old TB skin test which is…
Are you looking for some REALLY useful Christmas gifts for nurses? Finding a gift that is truly helpful in a nurse’s daily life can be hard at first. But one good way of knowing the best gift ideas for nurses is to… ask a fellow nurse! Based on our interviews, here are the top things…
How to remember the order of draw and what tubes are used for what blood tests? These are the common venipuncture-related questions among nursing students and aspiring phlebotomists. In total, there are 8-12 different blood collection tubes for different tests. The tubes have different top color, additives and purposes. Laboratory Blood Test Tubes Colors and…
If you are looking for an English proficiency letter sample, check this complete guide on how to waive the English proficiency test requirement of CNO. UPDATE (2022): New changes in waiving CNO’s Language Proficiency Requirement: Learn about the new rules in CNO’s Language Proficiency Requirement UPDATE (2020): CNO now require to accomplish forms for this! Learn about…
Ever wondered about a Quebec nurse salary difference? Generally speaking, nursing salary in Montreal and in the rest of Quebec vary depending on your years of experience, specialty and work sector. If you work in the public sector, the salary scale is unified and negotiated by FIQ. The Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec…
Are you curious about how to become an LPN in Quebec? Becoming an LPN is one of the popular choices among internationally educated nurses (IEN) in Quebec. There are bridging programs already set for IENs aiming to become an LPN. LPNs in Quebec are also called nursing assistants or infirmièr/e auxiliaire. The professional order that…
Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) and new immigrants undergo a different process to become a nurse in Quebec. Unlike other Canadian provinces, Quebec doesn’t use NNAS and NCLEX in evaluating IENs. Step-by-Step Guide on How to Become a Nurse in Quebec for IENs 1. Open a file with OIIQ The Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du…