Abbreviations and canadian nursing students

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Hi again! I am a Canadian nursing student starting at the university of saskatchewan in sept. I am doing the BSN four year degree. I am not sure of all the designations, but think we have programs in canada for degree nurses, nursing assistants and LPNS. I am enjoying reading the forums here, but need to know the differences in designations of nurses between canada and the states. Also, are there other canadian nursing students on here? I'd love to hear from you guys and where you are studying.

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Nursing in Canada
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Welcome to AN! The largest online nursing community!

I moved your post for best response in Canadian nursing programs.

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Could someone please explain to me the nursing designations in the states?

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In the US they have LPN/LVNs and RNs. You can become an RN in the US by either getting a 2 year Associates degree or a 4 year BSN.

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Is there no difference in designation between the 2 or 4 year degree?

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Is there no difference in designation between the 2 or 4 year degree?

Nope.

But from what some posters have said, they've only been recognized as LPNs when they've attempted to move to Canada.

What has happened is the old 2 year RN diploma has basically become the PN education in Alberta and Ontario.

There are lots of threads in the Canadian forum and in the general discussion area discussing everything you want to know.

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Nope.

But from what some posters have said, they've only been recognized as LPNs when they've attempted to move to Canada.

What has happened is the old 2 year RN diploma has basically become the PN education in Alberta and Ontario.

There are lots of threads in the Canadian forum and in the general discussion area discussing everything you want to know.

The PN program in SK is also the old 2 year RN program. The only place I've heard about having a shorter one is BC, but I could be wrong.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I'm an RN in NB with a BN. :)

Welcome, and good luck with your studies!!

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