Can an LPN from Canada work as LPN in USA?

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I would like informations about working as LPN in USA. What's the best states to work as LPN with good pay? I'm a fulltime LPN here in BC Canada and the starting salary here in BC is CAD$21.14/hr and wondering if there's Canadian LPNs already working in USA. Where should I go (association or College of LPNs)? Will somebody help me to get the list of LPN associations or colleges where I could inquire for the requirements? Are there many hospitals hiring LPNs or most facilities (LTC) hire LPNs? Is working in agency better? Thanks.

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i don't know the ratio to candian to us money but many cna's do not make that much usa dollars

are you looking to relocate..if you are going to commute check with the state nearest to where you live for their rules and regulations

welcome, glad to see u

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i don't know the ratio to candian to us money but many cna's do not make that much usa dollars

are you looking to relocate..if you are going to commute check with the state nearest to where you live for their rules and regulations

welcome, glad to see u

Check the website for the BON in states you are thinking of moving to, they will be able to tell you if your school is recognized as accredited by them.

I've worked with nurses from other countries and they had no problems getting a reciprical license, so I suspect that you won't either.

I havn't been to Canada for 6 or 7 years but it seems I got 15 or 20 cents change on the dollar.

If the exchange rate is still about the same your slary is likely to be about the same as it is here, but LPNs can earn anywhere from 14.75 - 26.00 an hour depending on place of employment and years of experience. (I am inn Cinti, Oh now and that is the salary range here.)

I am making 20.00 now with almost 30 years experience in a variety of settings and states. I have made much more, and could make more now, but I like the hospital I am at and sometimes that is more important than getting the other 6 bucks an hour. Oh, when I say it out loud I have to wonder where my brain is! LOL

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Thanks for the infos. BTW what is BON - Board of Nursing? :)

Check the website for the BON in states you are thinking of moving to, they will be able to tell you if your school is recognized as accredited by them.

I've worked with nurses from other countries and they had no problems getting a reciprical license, so I suspect that you won't either.

I havn't been to Canada for 6 or 7 years but it seems I got 15 or 20 cents change on the dollar.

If the exchange rate is still about the same your slary is likely to be about the same as it is here, but LPNs can earn anywhere from 14.75 - 26.00 an hour depending on place of employment and years of experience. (I am inn Cinti, Oh now and that is the salary range here.)

I am making 20.00 now with almost 30 years experience in a variety of settings and states. I have made much more, and could make more now, but I like the hospital I am at and sometimes that is more important than getting the other 6 bucks an hour. Oh, when I say it out loud I have to wonder where my brain is! LOL

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Thanks for the infos. BTW what is BON - Board of Nursing? :)

Yes, BON is board of Nursing. Each state has their own and the regulations vary greatly even between neighboring states.

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I Was Wondering What I Need To Do To Transfer To Canada. Can You Help Me??? I Was Looking At The Newfoundland/labrador Area. Thanks For Any Info.

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Hi if you are a registered nurse you can visit this website: http://www.nlnu.nf.ca (Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses' Union) or if you are an LPN this is the website: http://www.clpnnl.ca (Council for LPN in Newfoundland and Labrador)

I Was Wondering What I Need To Do To Transfer To Canada. Can You Help Me??? I Was Looking At The Newfoundland/labrador Area. Thanks For Any Info.
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The issue is not the license, but a visa that will allow you to work. LPNs are not fast-tracked for a green card, which means that you could wait four or five years. LPNs are not covered under the NAFTA TN Visa either. You are going to be very hard pressed to be able to legally work in the US on your own visa.

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I would like informations about working as LPN in USA. What's the best states to work as LPN with good pay? I'm a fulltime LPN here in BC Canada and the starting salary here in BC is CAD$21.14/hr and wondering if there's Canadian LPNs already working in USA. Where should I go (association or College of LPNs)? Will somebody help me to get the list of LPN associations or colleges where I could inquire for the requirements? Are there many hospitals hiring LPNs or most facilities (LTC) hire LPNs? Is working in agency better? Thanks.

OMG you get paid $21 dollars in BC to be an LPN we start at 15 and the highest we get is 18...

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yes, before October 2004 it's CAD22.02 (14.5% tax: GST + PST) after that they reduced it to CAD21.14 in BC (14% tax) while in Alberta prices are cheaper (you only have 1 tax) . You know what I'm thinking to move in Calgary or anywhere in Alberta lots of people from BC are moving there for job (???)...so eventhough it's only CAD15 at start still we can afford to live a happy life. Right now I'm in the process of having my papers being evaluated by CLPNA and they want me to take Physical Assessment Course first bec. they said here in BC it's integrated in one of the courses where in Alberta it's separate course (huh!) so I need to finish that before I could work there. Any tip the best place to work in Alberta?

OMG you get paid $21 dollars in BC to be an LPN we start at 15 and the highest we get is 18...
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yes, before October 2004 it's CAD22.02 (14.5% tax: GST + PST) after that they reduced it to CAD21.14 in BC (14% tax) while in Alberta prices are cheaper (you only have 1 tax) . You know what I'm thinking to move in Calgary or anywhere in Alberta lots of people from BC are moving there for job (???)...so eventhough it's only CAD15 at start still we can afford to live a happy life. Right now I'm in the process of having my papers being evaluated by CLPNA and they want me to take Physical Assessment Course first bec. they said here in BC it's integrated in one of the courses where in Alberta it's separate course (huh!) so I need to finish that before I could work there. Any tip the best place to work in Alberta?

Hey well the University hospitals are really good and I heard that the Deer Foot Hospital in Calgary is awesome.

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I lived in Calgary for six years and have never heard of the Deer Foot Hospital. Deer Foot Trail yes, hospital no. Do you mean the Lougheed?

Are you full scope of practice in BC? Can you do the Snellen Eye Exam? The A&P course in Alberta was always described as the make or break course. Roughly 20% of my class failed it first try. You can't advance in the programme until its complete.

I've worked in BC and AB and have always had more responsiblity in AB. So we really earn the pittance we are paid here.

Plus, its really not any cheaper to live in AB as opposed to BC. House prices are cheaper than Vancouver but comparable to many places on the island. Property taxes are expensive. You pay for water, sewer, sanitation separately in most municipalities in AB but they are included in the yearly taxes in BC, also there is no HomeOwners grant to reduce them. Car insurance is more expensive due to no ICBC. Food is roughly the same price, except that in winter produce is more expensive on the prairies. in winter due to the cold, heating costs are high.

But having said that there is a lot more work available for LPN's and we are actually valued in Alberta and seen as professional nurses.

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