When I moved to Canada, I had to really struggle. Starting from scratch isn’t easy at all. When I first wanted to apply for the registration exam it was so overwhelming because it’s not just about knowledge; it’s about culture and the psycho-social, and it has to be in a Canadian way. Within six months, […]
Enjoy a selection of conference photos including the Welcoming Reception, Opening Remarks, Keynote Speech, Panel Discussions, Concurrent Presentations, the 2014 CARE Centre Joan Lesmond IEN of the Year Award presentations, our sponsor exhibitors, our donors, volunteers and our many delegates.
2014 Conference for IENs Photo Gallery Read More »
First IEN Conference Begins This Week! The 1st Conference for IENs begins mid-week, with a full schedule including three panels on Thursday November the 27th. First nursing leaders discuss their views for A Nursing Vision, then the topical Nursing in an Epidemic panel looks at nurses facing tough choices, and in the afternoon IENs working
Special Edition – IEN conference Read More »
Applicants who are able to show they have successfully written NCLEX will be exempt from writing the CRNE having met the College of Nurses of Ontario “registration examination” requirement.
NCLEX update from the College of Nurses of Ontario Read More »
The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) has joined 22 nursing regulatory bodies across Canada in launching the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS). All IEN applicants to the CNO must submit their applications and pay their initial assessment fees to NNAS within a secure online environment.
CNO refers IEN applications to NNAS Read More »
CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses was pleased to present the Joan Lesmond IEN of the Year Award to Registered Nurse Edsel Mutia at a special breakfast reception at North York General Hospital at the end of November.
Around eight years ago, despite my interest in the computer sciences, my mother was already working as a NICU Registered Nurse here in Canada. I saw her passion and dedication to patient care that’s why she was my inspiration to take up nursing. I was sponsored by my mother to come here and I have been living here since September 2010.
On the Job – Kenneth Cruz Read More »
Recently, two CARE Centre member nurses contacted their case managers to share their experiences working in Northern Ontario for the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA). Analiza Manuel wanted to let IENs know that nurses are always needed and will receive very good benefits and time off for travel. She also sent photographs of her work
In Your Community – The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority Read More »
Another fruitful partnership with an academic institution has developed between CARE Centre and Confederation College.
Partners and Programs – Confederation College a Gateway to Northern Ontario Nursing Jobs Read More »
After IENs come to an information session to make sure they meet all the criteria for membership, and have an intake meeting with a case manager, the next step is for them to gather at a New Members Orientation Session which gives them more practical information about CARE Centre’s programs and services, which is followed by a professional development workshop that is open to all members.
Intake – New Members and Professional Development Read More »
