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1. Private practice NP question

   cat101 replied to cat101's topic in NP

   Thank you. What province would you move to in Canada? ON is pretty bad now. A lot of NPs can not find a job at all, which is why I do not want to target the Canadian job market as a first or only option. I just do not think it is a great idea, knowin...

2. Private practice NP question

   cat101 replied to cat101's topic in NP

   Thank you, very helpful replies. I did not even know about the inclusion of RNs in the NAFTA agreement. As for licensing exam in the US, I will confirm that, but I have heard from a colleague that this is not a problem if you come from a legitimate s...

3. Sad story of an ex-new grad nurse

   cat101 replied to furelite's topic in New Nurse

   I am sorry for your experience, I just wanted to say that I have been in a similar situation and I never felt better for leaving a job! I found another job soon after. Nursing is not a nice career, but one gets used to the stress and is able to judge...

4. Private practice NP question

   cat101 replied to cat101's topic in NP

   I do agree with everything that Goldenfox and the previous poster said. I wanted to mention though, that the Canadian Universities are much better in terms of not giving away NP degrees to random people who never stepped a foot in a hospital or heal...

5. Private practice NP question

   cat101 replied to cat101's topic in NP

   Thank you. One more question: What kind of skills would make me more marketable? Is it really saturated for FNP? I was attracted to psychiatry a lot, but turns out no equivalent to this degree in Canada,, so if I go this route and do not land a good ...

6. Private practice NP question

   cat101 replied to cat101's topic in NP

   Thank you for your reply. I don't have a particular plan in mind, I have to research what the visa requirements are first. I am afraid, I will be told that I need an employer in order to work in the US. I am not a resident or citizen of the US. P.S: ...

7. Private practice NP question

   cat101 posted a topic in NP

   Hello all, I am looking for information on eligibility to open a private practice in the US upon graduating from a Canadian family NP program. Are you aware of any specific limitations that would apply to Canadian citizens, who want to work as NPs i...