Success Stories

2013 Valedictorian Lea Mae Lico, RPN, IEN from the Philippines

During my first few months here it was a tough road; we have to step outside our comfort zone to survive. Thank God I met CARE Centre. CARE gave me ample information, not only related to the licensure process, but also continuing education, financial supports and specialized language and communication and nursing courses. Now I …

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Ahmad Baki

Ahmad Baki, Oncology RN, Princess Margaret Hospital, IEN from Iran, Joan Lesmond IEN of the Year Award-Winner 2014

Like many IENs, I my first job in Canada was as a PSW before I gained my RN registration and secured a position at Prince ss Margaret Hospital seven years ago. Working in my field of expertise in a world-class hospital is a dream come true. Now that I made it past my struggles, it …

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Adela Belisario

Adela Belisario, Complex Continuing Care RPN, Baycrest, IEN from Peru, Joan Lesmond IEN of the Year Award-Winner 2014

In Peru I was an operating room nurse for six years. In my home country, health care is a privilege not everyone can afford. But I felt that being a nurse was not only a job but also a commitment to community health. I still feel the same way. As soon as I arrived in …

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Ismail El-Assadd

Ismail El-Assadd, RN, London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital, IEN from Palestine, Joan Lesmond IEN of the Year Award-Winner, 2012

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, …

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