Re: Degree dilemma Originally Posted by mattmend Hi all -
Hope you can assist with some advice about my situation. I graduated from an ADN RN program in the US in June. I passed the NCLEX-RN at that time. I have just moved to Toronto. I have applied for licensure with CNO as an RPN since I only have a 2-year nursing degree.
Now, here's where it gets complicated. I have been accepted to an RN to BSN program at the University of Maine, the balance of the program which I am able to complete online. If I am granted that BSN from the U of Maine, can I then apply to the CNO for licensure as an RN and are they likely to accept my degree earned there?
Thanks in advance -
Matt
Hi Matt:
you can apply to take the CRNE with your ADN immediately. If you take the BSN, you STILL have to apply to take the CRNE - you can not practice in Canada as an RN with a RN degree (NCLEX-RN) from the US whether it be ADN, BSN, MSN, etc. Canada requires their RN's to take the Canadian boards (stupid, I know). I am a practicing ADN from Texas, passed the NCLEX-RN in January, moving back to Calgary. I had to get approval from the CARNA for Alberta to take the exam there. I am scheduled to take it Oct. 11. Before that, I have a temporary license to practice in Canada as basically a GN (I think- and at $10 an hr less than an RN) After that, I plan on taking the BSN through online study...doesn't matter if it is a US or Canadian college since I already would have my Canadian license to practice as long as the school is accredited and not a bogus online university.
Hope this helps.
Gail
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