How to Go to Canada with Nursing Education ?

If you are a nursing diploma holder or have a B.Sc in Nursing from the reputed college along with one year of clinical experience then you are eligible to apply for work and immigration to Canada. But again their is the country specific nurse job exam and English test, which are mandatory to clear. For this you will have to clear the CRNE (the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam) and IELTS. You can then apply for the nurse jobs in Canada to migrate there. There you are eligible for government nursing job as well as nurses jobs in private sector.

The minimum qualification required for nurses looking at such an option is a Bachelors degree in nursing or diploma course in nursing from any of the Indian government recognized institutes. In addition sound English language comprehension and a minimum one-year of experience is a must, say experts.

The recruitment process involves a preliminary screening with written tests on nursing and English language.

Registration Requirements:

Applicants for registration must demonstrate fluency in English. If English is not your first language, English Fluency tests are required to confirm your fluency in English.

Both TOEFL/TSE and the IELTS English Most nursing associations in Canada have approved proficiency tests TOEFL/TSE

The minimum scores required on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Spoken English are:
TOEFL 213 (computer-based test) 550 (paper-based test)
TSE 50


The TOEFL measures general English proficiency and Assesses listening and reading comprehension, knowledge of Grammar structure, and writing ability in English. The TSE complements TOEFL and indicates ability to Communicate orally in English.

Allow at least three months to complete the English testing Requirement. This includes the time from the initial enquiry

IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Tests listening, Reading, speaking and writing for general English proficiency. The minimum academic test score required is an overall band score of 6.5 with a band score of 7 on the speaking test and no band score less than 6.

Test Scores
When applying for the tests, please arrange to have your test Scores sent directly to the appropriate nursing association Scores are considered valid for two years only. You may need to repeat the tests if you have not become registered before the two year limit has expired.

Test Preparation
Taking these tests more than once can be costly to you and Delays your eligibility for registration. To help you pass the First time, you may want to use exam preparation materials waiving the English Test Requirement In some exceptional cases, the English test requirement may be waived if you can demonstrate fluency according to criteria established by the Registration Committee. Information about applying for a waiver of the tests is outlined on the reverse. Applying to have the English tests waived will not necessarily shorten the application process. Depending on The individual circumstances and the type of documentation Available, the decision process can take three months or more.