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ADN and NCLEX query

Hello,
I am Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) from Toronto, Canada, practicing RPN for past 4 years in hospital setting. Now I am planning to work in SF, California. I don't know anyone who is a nurse in the United States that's why I am hoping to get a response from you. So my question is if I may be eligible for NCLEX RN? where can I find more information regarding it?

Originally I had thought I would have to write NCLEX PN because I thought your LPN / LVN program was similar to our RPN program here in Canada, but after doing some research I realized it is similar to your ADN program. RPNs scope of practice in Canada is much wider than LPN/LVN in the states. We basically do everything from giving PO meds to giving Packed RBCs to a pt and everything in between. So I am hoping to convert my Practical nursing diploma (2 years long with proper clinical rotations and preceptorship) from Canada into ADN and write NCLEX- RN.

Thank you.

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    California will not look at your application unless you have a US SSN and if you do not have one then you need to look at another state first and be assessed and see whether your transcripts meet their requirements. Be aware California is a hard state to get registered in and even if you meet one state requirements doesn't mean you will meet their requirements.

    Moved to the Nurse Registration forum

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    Thank you for your response!

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