Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Rn nurse in Quebec and outside

Rn nurse in Quebec and outside?
Hello, I am presently a nursing student at Dawson College in Montreal. I will graduate in May 2010. I want to know if it is possible for me to work outside of Quebec, in the rest of Canada, without having a Bach degree, and if not, what university should I attend outside of Quebec?
Health Care - 1 Answers
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You need to contact the college of nurses in the province that you wish to work in. They will tell you if you need your BSN to be licensed in that province.Most provinces in canada now require the degree.




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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Vancouver Canada Moving Help

Vancouver Canada Moving Help?
Hey I'm from Florida and I'm looking for schools and vancouver has an amazing school for my degree. I was looking for Information on vancouver but I have been finding some extremely mixed feelings and stats. Any help here? FYI I hate the heat, the cold will be orgastic to me. Looking for things like crime, costs, living, attitude to Americans, things of that nature. I don't plan on having children any time soon so thats not really a problem. Also my soon to be wife is a nurse and I was wondering how her degree would transfer and if she would still make ok money up there.
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Vancouver is not an inexpensive city to live in but it is a world class city and is getting better all the time. A nursing degree is a great credential to enter Canada with but be informed that a BC competency exam would have to be written. This is not a big deal for a fully qualified nurse. I would suggest you go online to the classified section of the Vancouver Sun or the Province newspapers to check on rents etc. in the greater Vancouver area. If you find an address look it up on Google Earth and try avoid having to cross a bridge in order to get to school or work as they tend to shut the city down if an accident or snow is present.'You will not have to worry about constant heat such as you experience in Florida nor the high humidity. July and August are the warmest months with temperatures approaching 85 - 90 but it is not constant as there are breaks of cooler weather in between. Good luck with your pending plans.
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If you hate the heat, you'll love BC's climate. Summer is lovely, mostly dry and not humid, winter can be cloudy and wet but it's usually light rain all day instead of a downpour. Stays green all year, there's some snow most years. It's fairly expensive to live here, mainly because of housing. On the other hand, you probably won't pay much for heat or anything at all for air conditioning. Don't worry about attitudes to Americans. You'll blend right in, thousands do. Petty crime is on the high side in Vancouver, but genuine violence is fairly rare. You can walk on the street just about anywhere anytime and be safe. Nurses are in high demand but I don't know anything about credentials needed. She should make decent money.
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A US nurse is very welcome in Canada. She has to line up a job first with a Canadian Hospital. Then when she moves to Canada has to get a "TN Visa" at the border. Look up "TN Visa" on line. And do understand that the UN has rated Canada the best place on earth to live and Vancouver the best place in Canada. Yes Vancouver has some bad things but lived there 20 years and would be OK going back there when my H-1B visa runs out. And Vancouver does not get really cold like places like Edmonton.
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Just moved here from Florida with my family in Summer of 2008. It is COLD - so if you like that you are all set. However, compared to Florida you will be DIRT poor here - at least that is how we feel. Some "things" that you may want to keep in mind that no one told us - some may not apply to you as a student, but may help someone else: 1) In Canada there is no such thing as joint income tax returns, so if your wife makes a decent amount of money, despite the fact that you are a student and not bringing in income, be prepared for her to pay extremely high taxes - Despite the fact that you are married, your income is individual - not family. Highest tax rate is 43% I believe. 2) If your wife participates in a 401K, she will be forbidden to participate for the 1st year at all - therefore if she is getting any matching funds, that will be lost income. If you do contribute after that to 401K (Equivalent), when you leave Canada, you will be penalized and taxed for taking your money back with you. The Canadian equivalent of Social Security will be taken out and obviously if you don't retire in Canada, will be lost to you completely. 3) Costs here are incredibly expensive (compared to Florida at least since that is where you are coming from) - I mean everything, from a buss pass ($2.50 a trip) to parking, which you will pay just about everywhere, and especially groceries (People here look at me like I am nuts, but $4.99 a pound ON SALE for chicken breasts (non free-range) is pretty pricey. Milk (non organic) is $3.99 a gallon (ok, a tiny bit over a gallon). Prices on housing are for sure coming down, but are still out of control and will be far far far above what you are paying in Florida (especially if you are getting the FL homestead allowance) and your average 2 bedroom is about 900 sq feet. Many apartments come with one parking space, but if you need two, be prepared to pay at least $100 a month for secured parking. 4) The banking industry here is about 10 -15 years behind the U.S. There is NO such thing as a free checking (or savings) account like you are used to in the U.S. You will not be able to get a real credit card since you will not have Canadian credit - it will be a secured card with a very low limit. Checks you deposit will be held by the bank for up to 6 days so they can skim interest out of it. Also, there is no real electronic communication between U.S. and Canadian banks, so if you need to wire money or something, it is all inputted by hand and will take at least 3 days. 5) Car insurance - wow what a nightmare. Be prepared to pay at least triple what you are paying now for a lot less benefits. That is IF you have at least 8 documented years of accident or ticket free driving. That gives you a "discount" - if you have a poor driving record, you may want to leave your cars behind 'cause you won't be able to afford it. Also, if your car does not have automatic "daytime running lights", you will be required to have them installed - at least $500 a pop here, so you should look into it before you move to compare prices. 6) Income Tax - you will have to file income tax in both Canada and the U.S. and tax prep help to do both here is costing us $2500 - no turbotax ability! That said, it is very beautiful for sure! Lots of nature, gorgeous parks, etc.. As far as your other questions - attitudes towards Americans are just fine. Crime is different than in Florida, but still around - not sure what part of Florida you are from, but they have fewer murders overall than say, Orlando and less crimes against children, but more "petty" crime like break ins (especially cars). Lots of drug use - openly on the street. Weed is VERY popular and accepted here. In lower parts of greater Vancouver (surrey especially) there is quite a bit of gang-related crime. Let's see, what else - Make sure your wife is able to get a work permit in Nursing. I am not a nurse, but my work permit has exclusions for health care and education for some reason. Be prepared for LOTS of bureaucracy. The waiting period for a work permit can be up to 90 days. Best of luck to you! I am not trying to dissuade you, but wanted to make sure you were not blindsided as we were with unexpected expenses. P.S. - Oh yeah, one more "tiny" little thing - If you like alcohol, prepare to up your budget further. You can only buy alcohol - including beer in liquor stores. Average price of a 6 pack of beer? $12.50 - Not kidding. Don't even ask about the price of wine or liquor. It is all regulated by the gov't.


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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Many, many questions about Nova Scotia

Many, many questions about Nova Scotia?
My husband and I have been considering moving to Canada. My husband has two associate degrees and will have certifications in A+, and Networking and Security (computer related). By the time we move, he will also be Microsoft Certified, among other things. I will be most likely changing my degree to Nursing, or some other career in the medical field. I have been looking into provinces, and found that Nova Scotia is very appealing: the weather, the sights, etc. Questions: Would my husband be able to find computer work there? Is Nova Scotia one of the safer provinces to live (for a family)? (^Crime rate and etc) Do taxes vary by province? My mother is a thief; she has stolen my college money and opened credit cards in my name...I will hopefully have a lot of that straightened out by the time we move, but will my credit follow me to Canada? It truly was identify theft; her and my dad have a drinking problem, or will they even let me enter Canada if some of it is left unresolved? I know it sounds silly, but gathering information to move is both scary, difficult, and exciting. Would we have to renounce citizenship of America? I have been spending the past few days trying to write down questions and look up the answers; but, it is nice to ask someone who is Canadian, or Americans who have moved to Canada. Please share your stories about living in Canada versus the U.S., or if you have lived in more than one province, please share your experiences. Thanks so much! -Sydney
Other - Canada - 3 Answers
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Moving to Canada under the skilled worker class of immigration is a long-term goal - you will (at least one of you) need to get enough education and work experience to pass the screening test in the first link. (Note that associate's degrees and technical certifications don't count for much here, in comparison to bachelor's degrees and registration as an RN.) Because it's going to be at least several years before you're qualified to start applying as skilled workers, you might also find it useful to study French while you're working on the other points. You can also work on saving money to help you get set up, can familiarize yourself with your planned destination including visiting and getting contacts with prospective employers, and can get your credit records cleared up. Nova Scotia, like the rest of Canada, has less violent crime than the USA. I don't think that will be an issue for you at all. Yes, both sales taxes and income taxes vary by province. The way the citizenship process works is that after you're approved to immigrate as a permanent resident, after you live in Canada as a permanent resident for three years, you can take the Citizenship Test. After you pass, you can take the oath of citizenship. Canada does not require you to renounce other citizenships. The USA doesn't automatically revoke your citizenship either, so you can maintain both and carry both passports. I've lived in both Canada and the USA, have lived in more than one province, and have spent time with friends and family members in other provinces. Nova Scotia has one large metropolitan area (Halifax) as well as smaller cities, towns, and rural areas. It currently has an NDP (left-wing) provincial government. It has several very good universities, and many people from other provinces and countries go to Nova Scotia to attend university. I have always enjoyed spending time there. Good luck with your dreams!
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I grew up in Toronto and southern Ontario, have lived in BC for 30 years and recently have been considering moving to Nova Scotia. I would certainly go there rather than back to Ontario but BC remains my first choice because I like the climate. I have been there a couple of times and it has a lot to offer in terms of general lifestyle. Maritimers have a Canada-wide reputation for being friendly down-to-earth people, and I found them so. "The Maritimes" refers to all the provinces east of Quebec. If you can find a decent job, the house prices are quite reasonable. Some of the scenery is wonderful but the winter weather can be a bit tough, depending what you're used to. Crime rates are low in Nova Scotia even by Canadian standards except right in Halifax; I had occasion to check them recently. You can go to Statistics Canada and look. I think your credit record will follow you. Whether or not it will have an effect on your qualifying to immigrate, that's something you should specifically ask of the Canadian immigration department. Taxes vary by province, but not so you'd really notice. Income tax has a federal and a provincial component, the federal being larger, and we have point of purchase sales tax on many goods. And then, of course, your medical insurance is guaranteed to be much cheaper in Canada. It varies by province; in some you pay a monthly fee, in some you don't. Here in BC it's $54 a month for one person making a decent wage but can be lower if you make less. Many people get extra coverage, for things the provincial plans don't cover, through their job. Mortgage interest on your home is not deductible in Canada, but you never pay capital gains tax on any gain from selling a principal residence.
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I'm just going to answer a few questions there that weren't entirely hit on. Yes, you're stuck with your credit, even in Canada! I'm also not sure if it will affect your immigration though (I know there is some 'proof of income/finances' type things required, but I'm not sure if they need a good credit rating). It takes a good while to become a citizen of Canada, but even then you wouldn't have to give up your American citizenship - you can have dual US/Canada citizenship - but if I remember correctly, you can only have one of the passports (under the US side of the law).


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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

What work do u think i will be qualified for? Here are my credentials...? U may IM me thru Yahoo - mydorkiness

What work do u think i will be qualified for? Here are my credentials...? U may IM me thru Yahoo - mydorkiness
My brother is in Canada and i am planning to work there too. I graduated with a degree in Education major in Library Science. I have worked for 4 years as a librarian. I have stopped and took a caregiver course and now I am studying again to become a nurse. I will graduate next year. I have an excellent typing skills, and my english proficiency is good. What do u think should i be pursuing a career. I am aiming for a lifelong career or something that will not put me out of work when i get old (im 29 y.o. now). I am also aiming for a job that will give me time also for my future husband and children. Now the dilemma is this, i am not sure if i can handle the demanding work of a nurse, though i am doing good with my schooling now. And also, i mentioned to my friend that i want a job that will make not make me wear a uniform. I want something i can dress up the way i want to. What do u think will be my ideal job? Please no non-sense replies. Pls. help me make up my mind. Tell me more about your personality. Driven? Workaholic? or Laid back? Living on a shoe string? WHEN I LIKE THE JOB, IM WORKAHOLIC AND DRIVEN. Extrovert? Introvert? IM IN THE MIDDLE. When you are at parties where are you? on the piano singing show tunes? on the couch listen to someone complain about their medical issues? Dancing? DANCING Are you the oldest, middle or youngest sibling in your family? YOUNGEST What have you been doing for work while in school? HOME, TENDING TO MY NIECES. TUTORING THEM. What would you like to wear to work? Business attire (pants suit)? Business casual (khakis and a button shirt)? Casual (jeans and a tee)? BUSINESS CASUAL.
Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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Tell me more about your personality. Driven? Workaholic? or Laid back? Living on a shoe string? Extrovert? Introvert? When you are at parties where are you? on the piano singing show tunes? on the couch listen to someone complain about their medical issues? Dancing? Are you the oldest, middle or youngest sibling in your family? What have you been doing for work while in school? What would you like to wear to work? Business attire (pants suit)? Business casual (khakis and a button shirt)? Casual (jeans and a tee)? I work with people to help them find a job that suits them.


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