CNO’s new Proposed Changes to Nursing Registration Requirements 2024 (Significant update for IENs)

CNO will submit these regulations to the Ministry of Health for review. They will take effect only after receiving government approval. CNO’s Proposed Changes to Nursing Registration Requirements Date of Approval: Organization: Key Changes Approved: Major Changes in Registration Requirements by CNO’s: Acceptance of International Education: Educational Requirements for Nurses: Transition Course Requirement: Insights and … Read more

“Canada to Introduce New Off-Campus Work Rules for International Students” 2024

International students will be allowed to work 20 hours a week

Attention international students in Canada: Minister Marc Miller declared that the temporary policy allowing more than 20 hours of off-campus work weekly ends on April 30, 2024, with no extension. Ensure you adhere to this regulation for clarity on work hours during your studies. The Honorable Minister Marc Miller (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) … Read more

RN PRESCRIBING PRACTICE IN ONTARIO, 2024 (GOOD NEWS FOR RN)

In Ontario, Registered Nurses (RNs) have achieved a significant milestone in healthcare. As of November 6, 2023, RNs in the General Class are authorized to communicate diagnoses and prescribe specific medications to patients. RN PRESCRIBING PRACTICE: After successfully completing the prescribing education, the RN’s information on the CNO’s public Register, Find a Nurse, is revised to … Read more

How can you identify your weakest areas in the NCLEX content? Know your NCLEX-RN CONTENT 2024.

Hey nursing graduates, if you are planning to give your NCLEX-RN exam in the upcoming months, then this post is for you. Here, you would be able to know about your NCLEX-RN content, resources and your weakest areas in NCLEX-RN exam. Begin NCLEX preparation early: REVIEW CONTENT THOROUGHLY (STEP-1) Following are the PDF in which … Read more

GOOD NEWS FOR IENs: “Embedding SPEP into Ontario’s Budget Permanently” IN 2024

SPEP PROGRAM TO MEET THE EVIDENCE OF PRACTICE AND LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

The Supervised Practice Experience Program (SPEP) for internationally educated nurses offers credential recognition, skill enhancement, professional development, career advancement, cultural competence, support, and integration into the Canadian healthcare system, facilitating their transition, fostering collaboration, and addressing workforce shortages while enhancing the quality of patient care. “The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) fully endorses the … Read more

From GNM Diploma to Canadian Registered Nurse: The Best Journey Unveiled 2024

CAN A GNM NURSE BECOME RN IN CANADA?

A GNM candidate in Canada can become a Registered Nurse by completing credential assessment, language proficiency tests, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and meeting any additional requirements set by provincial regulatory bodies. Is it possible to become a Registered Nurse in Canada after doing GNM in INDIA or any other country? YES, it is possible to … Read more

Great NEWS for all New Brunswick nursing students.

Province and Beal University reach deal to see up to 100 New Brunswickers enter 3-year program The provincial government is partnering with Beal University in Bangor, Maine, will see New Brunswickers trained to become registered nurses sooner and hired to alleviate a critical shortage at home. Government will provide a $6000 incentive grants to New … Read more

Four India-made cough syrups responsible for Child deaths in Gambia. W.H.O MEDICAL ALERT 2022

WHO ALERT Danger cough syrup

Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited had manufactured the Indian cough syrup having two toxic contaminants named diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol and exported by the Delhi headquartered firm to the West African nation. W.H.O (WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION) issued a medical product alert W.H.O issued a medical product alert last Wednesday over four contaminated medicines which are given … Read more

BREAKING NEWS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CANADA to do work over 20 hours from NOV 15, 2022, to DEC 31,2023.

Breaking news for international students

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that international students who are in Canada will be allowed to work more than 20 hours per week off-campus from November 15,2022 until December 31,2023. It is new temporary step to alleviate Canada’s historic labor shortages. Fraser says this will permit more than 500,000 international students already in Canada to … Read more

Mental health awareness week Oct 2-8 and Mental health day Oct10 2022

Mental health awareness week Mental health awareness week from October 2-8 is a time to enhance awareness and educate the public about reality of mental illness. This week coincides with World Mental Health Day om October 10. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, in any given year, one in five Canadians will personally experiences … Read more