Canadian Reserves

[Nursing Student]

Hello. I just have a couple of questions for you all, if you can help me.

I am currently an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) student, and I would like to join the Reserves when I am finished my education.

1. Basic training: What will I be required to complete? (I will already be practicing my profession as a nurse, but I would like to use it in military service.) Please provide as much detail as you can.
2. Can I be part of the Reserve force in my civilian career?HX

Thank you very much in advance for your help. All the best to you this Remembrance Day.

 

[Tape]

1. You'll be required to complete BMQ aka basic training lol. Search the site, this has been covered before. 
2. If you mean by being in the Reserves while working at a full time civilian job, then yes you can.

No problem. 

 

[Emilio]

And just a heads up a CF application can take upwards of six months, (mine is taking MUCH longer) so if your graduating soon it's best to get started with the application ASAP. It's usually not a speedy process.

Goodluck.  ;D

 

[Loachman]

Hello. I just have a couple of questions for you all, if you can help me.

Most of your questions - including some that have not yet occurred to you - will have been answered here already. Reading through older threads and using the Search Function should be beneficial.

 

[Nursing Student]

Thank you for all the replies!

One question I forgot to ask: is French necessary no matter what capacity I serve in (Reserves, Regular force, etc.)?

 

[Loachman]

Not normally.

 

[Sharp]

Thank you for all the replies!

One question I forgot to ask: is French necessary no matter what capacity I serve in (Reserves, Regular force, etc.)?

From what I hear, it's not mandatory. If you're fluent in both languages, then that's a little bit of a bonus.

 

[MedCorps]

You should also be aware that the Reserve Force has a occupation called Medial Assistant - Nursing Assistant.  This is a occupation reserved for LPNs / RPNs and it does not exist in the Regular Force. Not everyone knows about it because it is pretty new. 

All Reserve Field Ambulances have a number of positions, and to date have had a hard time filling these billets.  Make you mention your qualification and this occupation when you walk into the CRFC / local Field Ambulance. 

MC