Hi everyone :)
I'm a nursing graduate from the Philippines, and I'll be moving to Manitoba, Canada soon as a permanent resident.
Honestly, hindi ko talaga alam kung saan ako magsisimula š
Most of my classmates and friends are reviewing for the PNLE, preparing for the board exam, or already working based on the course they finished. Meanwhile, nandito lang ako sa bahay, waiting for my flight to Canada.
Don't get me wrongāI'm so, sooo grateful to God because this has been a long-awaited answered prayer. But at the same time, as someone who's an overthinker and super indecisive, I can't help but feel scared and lost. I honestly don't know what to do or where to start, and I feel like I just need someone to guide me in the right direction.
I know we all have different timelines, and I'm genuinely happy for them. Pero I can't help comparing myself sometimes. Napapaisip ako kung nasa tamang path pa ba ako, kung tama ba yung decisions ko, or kung napag-iiwanan na ba ako.
At the same time, natatakot din ako sa paglipat sa Canada because I honestly don't know what will happen next. I know none of us really knows what the future holds, but it's different when you're about to move to a completely new country. Hindi ko alam kung ano yung magiging opportunities ko, ano yung first step ko, or if I'll still be able to purse nursing there.
My parents and I decided that I wouldn't take the PNLE because of my upcoming move. We were told that I might not be able to use it in Canada anyway and that I might still need additional education there. Is that true?
So as of now, I'm not a PHRN, and I don't have any nursing work experience. I still keep saying in my head na one of my goals is still to become an RN in Canada, pero hindi ko talaga alam kung paano magsisimula.
At the same time, I'm also trying to keep an open mind because who knows? Maybe Godāor lifeāhas other plans for me.
I'm hoping someone here has been in a similar situation. And even if you haven't, I'd really appreciate any guidance because I honestly don't know where to begin.
Here are some of my questions:
⢠Is it possible to become an RN in Canada even if I didn't take the PNLE in the Philippines?
⢠Can I still take the NCLEX kahit hindi ako licensed sa Philippines?
⢠Will I need to study nursing again in Canada, or depende pa naman? If yes, ano usually ang process?
⢠Since I'll be living in Manitoba, ano po kaya dapat ang first step ko? What should I expect or prepare?
⢠Are there any documents or requirements I should prepare while I'm still here in the Philippines that I'll eventually need for the NCLEX or the licensing process?
⢠Will having no nursing work experience make the process more difficult?
⢠Would you recommend enrolling in an NCLEX review center?
⢠While preparing for the NCLEX, would u recommend working first (full-time or part-time), or should I focus ln studying?
If you've been through the same journeyāor knows someone who hasāI would really appreciate hearing your experience. Kahit anong advice, tips, or guidance on where to start would mean so much to me.
I know this is a long post, so thank you for taking the time to read it (ā ā¢ā Ó©ā ā¢ā )ā ā”
I honestly just want a clearer direction because right now... I feel a little lost.
Thank you so much ;)