Degree dilemma

[mattmend]

Hi all -

Hope you can assist with some advice about my situation. I graduated from an ADN RN program in the US in June. I passed the NCLEX-RN at that time. I have just moved to Toronto. I have applied for licensure with CNO as an RPN since I only have a 2-year nursing degree.

Now, here's where it gets complicated. I have been accepted to an RN to BSN program at the University of Maine, the balance of the program which I am able to complete online. If I am granted that BSN from the U of Maine, can I then apply to the CNO for licensure as an RN and are they likely to accept my degree earned there?

Thanks in advance -

Matt

[FutureNurse2005]

I would suggest contacting CNO. They would be able to answer that!

[gchelak]

Hi all -

Hope you can assist with some advice about my situation. I graduated from an ADN RN program in the US in June. I passed the NCLEX-RN at that time. I have just moved to Toronto. I have applied for licensure with CNO as an RPN since I only have a 2-year nursing degree.

Now, here's where it gets complicated. I have been accepted to an RN to BSN program at the University of Maine, the balance of the program which I am able to complete online. If I am granted that BSN from the U of Maine, can I then apply to the CNO for licensure as an RN and are they likely to accept my degree earned there?

Thanks in advance -

Matt

Hi Matt:

you can apply to take the CRNE with your ADN immediately. If you take the BSN, you STILL have to apply to take the CRNE - you can not practice in Canada as an RN with a RN degree (NCLEX-RN) from the US whether it be ADN, BSN, MSN, etc. Canada requires their RN's to take the Canadian boards (stupid, I know). I am a practicing ADN from Texas, passed the NCLEX-RN in January, moving back to Calgary. I had to get approval from the CARNA for Alberta to take the exam there. I am scheduled to take it Oct. 11. Before that, I have a temporary license to practice in Canada as basically a GN (I think- and at $10 an hr less than an RN) After that, I plan on taking the BSN through online study...doesn't matter if it is a US or Canadian college since I already would have my Canadian license to practice as long as the school is accredited and not a bogus online university.

Hope this helps.

Gail

[lalaxton]

Ontario requires a BSN as entry to practice at this time. My guess is that once you have your BSN you will be able to practice as an RN in Ontario after writing the CRNE. To be sure check with the College of Nurses of Ontario.