It is difficult to transfer as a nursing student once the nursing classes have begun. So if you do not want to start from Step 1 again, I would recommend completing your Bachelor's degree in Canada, and then look for a job in the States.
The rules on foreign students enrolled in graduate degrees also vary. In many states, you will need to obtain a RN license in that state. In other states (such as my own - Virginia), foreign-trained RNs do not need a Virginia RN license to satisfy the MSN degree/clinical requirements). But they would need a Virginia license if they wanted to work for pay.
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It is difficult to transfer as a nursing student once the nursing classes have begun. So if you do not want to start from Step 1 again, I would recommend completing your Bachelor's degree in Canada, and then look for a job in the States.
The rules on foreign students enrolled in graduate degrees also vary. In many states, you will need to obtain a RN license in that state. In other states (such as my own - Virginia), foreign-trained RNs do not need a Virginia RN license to satisfy the MSN degree/clinical requirements). But they would need a Virginia license if they wanted to work for pay.