Quebec Nurse Salary – Salary Difference of RN and LPN

Quebec Nurse Salary – Salary Difference of RN and LPN

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…

Become a Nurse in Quebec – Guide for IEN & New Immigrants

Become a Nurse in Quebec – Guide for IEN & New Immigrants

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…

How to Waive CNO English Proficiency Requirement

How to Waive CNO English Proficiency Requirement

Do you want to waive the English proficiency requirement of CNO? All regulatory bodies require evidence to prove English proficiency by submitting a valid IELTS or CELBAN result. In Ontario, CNO can waive the English proficiency requirement as long as they will be satisfied with your documentations in proving your English communication skills.  UPDATE (2020):…

8 Facts and Tips in Taking CNO Jurisprudence Exam
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8 Facts and Tips in Taking CNO Jurisprudence Exam

One of the requirements to get a license to practice in Ontario is to pass the CNO Jurisprudence Exam. All provinces in Canada require this (except Quebec) so new nurses can be familiar with the legal and ethical aspects of nursing practice in a particular province.   Important Facts about the CNO Jurisprudence Exam 1….

My CNO Application Timeline

My CNO Application Timeline

I registered my College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) application last June 2017 after receiving my NNAS report. This is when they were still responding through snail mail letters. But now, they recently announced that they will transition to online processing of application starting August 2018. It’s been a year already, take a look at…

Processing my NNAS

Processing my NNAS

I started processing NNAS as soon as I arrived in Canada. At that time, I thought I will settle in Calgary so I chose CARNA as my Regulatory Body (RB). I paid for both LPN and RN application. When I moved to Québec, I thought my NNAS application will just go to waste. Then I…