Canada-educated nurses working in the States

May I ask, why you feel so strongly against working as a nurse in Canada?

There are waiting lists in Canada as well.

Then why would you want to train there?

Gee, universal healthcare is not for you? How would you make it through clinicals working in our hospitals?

Hi There,

I'm an RN that was educated & worked in Canada as an RN for 10 years. I've lived in Canada for 30+ years. I just recently moved the US because I wanted hotter, drier climate. I take your posting to heart. Why are you being such a hypocrite? Why do you want to be educated in Canada? What's your drive or attraction to our education system? Canada is a great country to work, live and play. The socialized health system has its pros & cons. Why should Canada allow you to be educated in its country with an attitude like that, since you're going to take that education back to the US and apply it there? They need nurses too. Who's to say that they won't put a stipulation upon you when you are accepted into your school of choice? Canada is a different country than the USA. We are North America, but, we are very different in our culture, standards, ethics, practice, living, attitude & overall being. Ponder over that.

Another point as well is our universities and colleges are publicly funded, so the tuition paid by a student is only a drop in the bucket. Why should the Canadian taxpayer subsize your education? We already are training RN's who leave the country with a subsidized education.

What questions do you have for an RN educated in Canada?