I am an RN in California. Can I practice in Canada?

[tasha700]

Hello everyone. I really need your help..

Here is my situation.. I am an RN BSN in California and have over 5 years of experience in the field. I have 2 yrs of ICU experience as well as some travel nursing. I am currently trying to move to Vancouver, Canada, and don't know where to begin. I heard that to be able to work there as a nurse, I need to get Canadian license through some testing. Again?!

Please if you know anything to make my move as easier as possible, I would be happy to know it. Any type of information would be helpful.

Thank you for your time,

It is greatly appreciated.

Natasha

[dishes, BSN, RN]

Review the NNAS application handbook the information on the nursing practice employment form is on page 9. Read all of the details in the handbook thoroughly and watch the video a few times to make sure you understand NNAS's instructions, otherwise you will be wasting time and your results may be impacted.

[dishes, BSN, RN]

Tasha, how are you planning to move to Vancouver? Are you going to immigrate as a skilled worker through express entry? If so, look at each step of the immigration process on cic.gc.ca and make a budget that includes all of your immigration and potential licensing costs. You will need at least $12,000-15,000 to support yourself for the first 6 months after you arrive in Canada. The cost of living in Vancouver is very high and you don't want your money to run out before you find a nursing job.

[tasha700]

I am not sure yet how I will actually move. It will be the next step to figure out. I am not ever sure what kind of immigration documents I am allowed to obtain in order to be legal in the country. I will check out the cic.gc.ca as you are recommending. Again, thx. Meanwhile, I will try to save as much $ as I can while working here. I am aware of the cost of living in Vancouver. But, unfortunately, I don't know anyone else in other provinces.