Are you a Canadian RN who relocated to the USA?

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Hi All,

I was just wondering if anyone who was an RN in Canada and relocated to the USA is willing to share their thoughts and experiences on their relocation.

I am not so interested in the process as I've been through all of that and am now licensed in CA.

Things I'm interested in hearing about are:

Did you use a recruitment company for placement? (I am looking for permanent placement and green card sponsorship).

How did you find just working and living in the US overall? I am 35 and have two young children and have been an OR RN in Canada since I graduated in 2003.

We want to live somewhere with a nice, mild climate. Please share where you live and why you like it. And where you work!

Share anything! Thanks for your time!

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i've been working in the US for about almost 3 years i am from Canada i didn't use a recruitment company i came here on a TN visa which is good for up to 3 years after working with the hospital for about almost 2 years i asked if they would sponsor my green card and they said yes but only under 1 condition which was that i for the cost. so i am currently going thru the process. I found working in the US from my point of view a lot more easier for me then from when i was working in Canada not as stressful i am doing a lot more less then what i was doing in Canada. I am in Georgia and i love it everything is a lot cheaper over here can purchase a nice house in a nice area for more then half of the cost in canada

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Thank you for your response! I've heard Georgia is beautiful. I would go there I think!

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your best bet to not make things complicated just try and find a job and go for your TN and when you have your foot in the door for about a year & a half then inquiry about them sponsoring you for a green card and go from there

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