Canadian LPN to possible US ADN?

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Specializes in Internal Medicine.

Hi there!

I'm an LPN in Canada and we are relocating to NY state.  I'm originally from NY so I have dual citizenship so that's not really an issue.  I've been an LPN in acute care medicine for 11 years and have received additional on site hospital training such as IV push, infusing blood and blood products, etc.  Our scope is pretty much the same as RN's and my schooling was 2 years plus clinicals.  I was hoping there was a chance I could apply to the NY board of nursing and have the equivalent of an ADN based on my education and experience. I reached out to the board and they told me if I wanted to be evaluated for an RN then I need to apply for such, but they will either approve or deny and then I would have to apply for LPN, rather than them just telling me it's only good for an LPN.  The jobs I was looking at require ADN or BSCN, so I'm just curious if anyone had experience with this?  Thanks!

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Specializes in LTC (LPN-RN).

Absolutely you can do it. Contact the NY Board of Education for the process. It may take about 3 months. They will tell you what course you are missing. You also apply to Minnesota since it is said they have a faster process. You would seek to become an LPN here in U.S. But I would seek their advice on taking the RN NCLEX. 

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Specializes in Internal Medicine.

Thanks for your reply! Do you mean a couple courses? I’ve heard of some people being able to go from LPN to RN because of the length of education and coursework being the same as an associates RN. 

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1 hour ago, Chelseaannb said:

Thanks for your reply! Do you mean a couple courses? I’ve heard of some people being able to go from LPN to RN because of the length of education and coursework being the same as an associates RN. 

When you contact they will tell you what you need. Sometimes you need a non science course. You'd have to show the board your education. And remember, as far as assessment, the RN does more of that. But contact those boards of nursing.  

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Specializes in Internal Medicine.

Oh, 100%! I just mean they’ve literally changed our scope and skill set to match an RN. Just paid way less LOL 

Thank you so much for your help!!

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Specializes in Medical surgical.

Hi there, 

what was the outcome? I have 2 years of Lpn diploma from Canada and wondering about evaluation for ADN

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Specializes in Internal Medicine.

 

On 1/18/2022 at 12:27 AM, katherine100 said:

Absolutely you can do it. Contact the NY Board of Education for the process. It may take about 3 months. They will tell you what course you are missing. You also apply to Minnesota since it is said they have a faster process. You would seek to become an LPN here in U.S. But I would seek their advice on taking the RN NCLEX. 

you can apply to another state youre not in and then apply to transfer it?

 

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Specializes in LTC (LPN-RN).

Yes. People obtain reciprocity all the time.

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Can we use our LPN education and clinical experience to obtain an ADN in Florida as well?

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Crystal2087 said:

Can we use our LPN education and clinical experience to obtain an ADN in Florida as well?

Depends on the school. A woman on here did it for a school in Ohio. So check with them. Cdn education is better ( longer and more IV experience) so it shouldn't be a problem.

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katherine100 said:

Absolutely you can do it. Contact the NY Board of Education for the process. It may take about 3 months. They will tell you what course you are missing. You also apply to Minnesota since it is said they have a faster process. You would seek to become an LPN here in U.S. But I would seek their advice on taking the RN NCLEX. 

Hello, I need your guidance please I have moved to MN who should I contact to obtain ADN in USA, I am A Canadian RPN. I can do all the missing courses. Please help me.

 

 

Thanks 

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Specializes in LTC (LPN-RN).
Lello said:

Lello, 

Contact the Minnesota Board Of Nursing. See what they want for licensure there as a practical nurse.

https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/licensure/apply-for-a-license/apply-by-exam.jsp

 

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