Canadian nurse looking to move

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Hey all.

Im a Canadian educated nurse, two year diploma (RPN). I am wanting to move to Florida to be with family. Anyone know what my equilivant designation would be (LPN/2 year RN/etc). As I said I want to move to be with family but only if I can work with the full scope as I have here. If it matters, I am an American citizen.

And typically where do LPNs work, RNs?

I understand I can find these questions out by paying money... But would rather wait and find out if it would be 'worth' my money.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

RPN = LPN. There are associate (2 yr degree) LPNs in the US.

LPN is scope is not broad in FL as it is in TX or Canada. You will likely be surprised with the lower pay, limited opportunities and limited scope. Canadian RPN/LPN scope is significantly more broad than US

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What part of Florida will you be moving to? I am in South Florida where they no longer hire LPN's in hospitals. But you will find opportunities in nursing homes, home health, rehabs, adult daycares, etc. Start looking for jobs before you move to see what is out there, and approximately what your pay will be.

Good Luck!

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I was just looking at this post and I had a question as well.

I am an LPN recently graduated and looking to move to Florida from Canada. I have not taken my board exam in Canada and wanted to do that in Florida. I have really looked at the BON and they are saying that you need some OB/Peds clinical but i don't do anyone know if i will still be eligible to take the nclex there. i do have a lot more clinical hours than they require just not in those specialty area. any help will be grateful. thanks

RPN = LPN. There are associate (2 yr degree) LPNs in the US.

LPN is scope is not broad in FL as it is in TX or Canada. You will likely be surprised with the lower pay, limited opportunities and limited scope. Canadian RPN/LPN scope is significantly more broad than US

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Do you have a visa for working as LPN will not meet requirements. Otherwise all you can do is apply and see what the BON say as each case is dealt with individually

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