US nursing degree compatible in Quebec, Canada?
if i earn a nursing degree in the US, would i be able to practice in Quebec?
Quebec - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
You will have to meet the requirement from the OIIQ (ordre des infirmiers et infirmières du Québec) You can go and visit their website www.oiiq.org They will probably require you to pass their exam. Also you will notice that the website is almost only in French. The reason is simple, to be receive as a nurse in Québec you need to know a functional level of french. You will have to pass a french exam also. Remember that 85% of Québec's population as french as first language so you need to be able to take care of them in their language... If you meet those requirement, we will be really happy to greet you here because we are in big need of comptetent nurses ! Bonne chance
2 :
To become a nurse in Quebec, you would have to join the OIIQ (the professional order for nurses). When you contact the OIIQ to start qualification procedures to practise nursing in Quebec, you must also start immigration procedures with the federal and Quebec governments to get permission to work in Quebec (which includes getting a work permit). Once you have done this you have to establish a file to begin the equivalence recognition process. The OIIQ Admission by Equivalence Committee will determine how the combination of your qualifications and experience correspond with the standards in Quebec, and may request that you get additional training. You will then have to complete the professional integration program. After this you may practise as a Candidate for the Profession of Nursing, and then complete the professional examination. Following this, you will need to obtain a permanent permit after satisfying the French-language proficiency requirements and criminal records checks. Once you have your permit, you have to register with the OIIQ and pay an assessment fee.
