What can I do with a nursing degree (without my Candian RN license)?

KelRN215, BSN, RN · Oct 29, 2012

I suggest taking an NCLEX prep course if you haven't done so already. A nursing degree without a license is nothing more than an expensive piece of paper.

whatshouldido · Oct 29, 2012

I am from Canada. It's the CRNE that i need to pass..

Asystole RN · Oct 29, 2012

I have heard of nurses with "license issues" being marketing managers, patient liaisons, consultants, ADONs, and even a SNF Administrator. Mind you, all of these people had either extensive experience or other degrees and licenses to fall upon.

Without experience your degree is worth about as much as a degree is psychology or political science, of the same level of course. Hopefully you have a bachelor's degree, at least that will count for something if you attempt to find a job outside of healthcare.

Study, study, and study again until you pass NCLEX. Take NCLEX prep courses like they are going out of style.

loriangel14, RN · Oct 29, 2012

Are you going to try again? Since you only get three tries you should maybe look into a CRNE prep course.

whatshouldido · Oct 29, 2012

@ Asystole RN

I have a 4 year bachelor of nursing degree

@ loriangel14

Yes I am still trying and I am having a very hard time getting over my fears to write it the final time.

Fiona59 · Oct 29, 2012

Once met a pharmaceuticals sales rep who had failed three times. She was making a pretty good paycheque from what she said.

But like Lori said, you have one more chance, use it.

itsmejuli · Oct 30, 2012

Is english your second language? Perhaps you should brush up on your english comprehension skills before you write the exam again.