Canadian finishing nursing degree in USA. Want to return to Canada, and work as RN in Ontario. Steps?

hypnotizer90, BSN, RN · Jan 31

@Ragnhild_Frydenlund
1. What are the steps I need to take to be able to work as an RN in Toronto, Ontario, Canada?

- Start w NNAS then check the College of Nurses of Ontario initial step w RNs educated outside Canada.

- Also, research into area you're insterested in - hospital setting, LTC etc. They will not entertain you until you have a temp/registration w CNO. Fulltime job status might not be available at first r/t job availability/union etc.

2. Do I have to get licensed in the USA first before moving back to Canada?

- This would be beneficial because of passing NCLEX already & licensed w the US Board of Nursing.

- Unlike Canadian RNs going to the US w US BON having streamlined the process w license reciprocity (me included), the other way around seems to be more time consuming.

3. Do I have to work for a period in the USA first?

- An RN experience is essential even if less than a year. Also, it provides you w evidence of practice that CNO requires.

- NNAS & CNO assessment could take time. Why waste time! Depending on your employment status in the US, this could be taken into consideration.

4. What will the NNAS want from me?

- Check NNAS.

5. Can I write the NCLEX in Canada?

- Yes, but why not do it in the US when it's more convenient (w the school paperworks etc to apply) & also would help your case in the future.

Ragnhild_Frydenlund · Jan 31

hypnotizer90 said:

@Ragnhild_Frydenlund
1. What are the steps I need to take to be able to work as an RN in Toronto, Ontario, Canada?

- Start w NNAS then check the College of Nurses of Ontario initial step w RNs educated outside Canada.

- Also, research into area you're insterested in - hospital setting, LTC etc. They will not entertain you until you have a temp/registration w CNO. Fulltime job status might not be available at first r/t job availability/union etc.

2. Do I have to get licensed in the USA first before moving back to Canada?

- This would be beneficial because of passing NCLEX already & licensed w the US Board of Nursing.

- Unlike Canadian RNs going to the US w US BON having streamlined the process w license reciprocity (me included), the other way around seems to be more time consuming.

3. Do I have to work for a period in the USA first?

- An RN experience is essential even if less than a year. Also, it provides you w evidence of practice that CNO requires.

- NNAS & CNO assessment could take time. Why waste time! Depending on your employment status in the US, this could be taken into consideration.

4. What will the NNAS want from me?

- Check NNAS.

5. Can I write the NCLEX in Canada?

- Yes, but why not do it in the US when it's more convenient (w the school paperworks etc to apply) & also would help your case in the future.

Dear @hypnotizer90,

Thank you SO SO SO much for answering all my questions, and doing it SO completely. You have really cleared my head about my situation. ?‍♀️??‍♀️?