Florida LPN licensure as a foreign student

Thank you for your reply to my thread. I came down on an M1 visa, arranged by the school. Prior to this I had been working on my prerequisites online in Canada through Florida Community College in Jacksonville. Over this past year, they have also incorporated LPN experience prior to bridging approval. I had no idea the SSN was a requirement, because all along both schools have been using my Canadian number. I have learned in recent weeks that I could possibly have applied for an OPT but may not meet the requirements on an M1. Also, the EAD requires 90 days to process, and you cannot leave the country during this period. So..... extend my visa, apply for an OPT and EAD? Down the road, with a license I would apply for a work visa, and hopefully obtain a job to meet the bridging requirement. Meanwhile, I have to go home. I need to go back to work and pay for my expenses. I am very disappointed. But the experience this past year has been wonderful - and I have met many wonderful friends and nurses! So, I just need to find out which states don't have a SSN, or residency requirement.... thank you.