American vs. Canadian Nursing?

[Natalieboo]

If you go to nursing school in the States, can you be employed in Canada and vice versa (leaving out immigration issues)? And how are American and Canadian nurses different, education wise?

I am American, living in Ontario with my husband and I am debating whether I should stay here and file immigration papers and go to University here for nursing, or go back to Connecticut near my parents and go to nursing school there. Any advice? :)

[adrienurse, LPN]

At present there are only 2 streams for RNs -- the 2 year (20 month ?) community college diploma and the 4 year BScN/BN degree. I understand that in some provinces (not mine) the minimum entry level is 4 year degree. LPNs training consists of (I think) 14 month training -- although this is now being expanded to include IV meds and physical assessment.