Do I need of BSN to work in Canada?

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Hello, I a a nurse student in USA, but I am interested in finding a job in Canada. Right now I am in the process of getting my license from the state of Texas with an Associate's degree in nursing, and I am also preparing for the NCLEX.

My questions are: every state in Canada is asking for a Bachelor's degree to be able to work there? and, can I request to have a license in any state that I can in Canada even if I don't have a job offer, or do I have to have a job offer first?

Thank you in advance for your help.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

Canada doesn't have states, we have provinces. Each province sets their own requirements for registration, but the BScN is an absolute requirement for entry to practice in all provinces but Quebec, which has its own educational system. You can apply for registration in any province you want, but be aware that Canadian registrations cost considerably more than those in the US, are good for only one year at a time and holding several registrations will be horrendously expensive. You don't need to have a job to apply; the colleges of registered nurses don't care if you have a job or not until it's time to renew your registration. However, you will have to meet minimum requirements for licensure before your application will be approved; you'll have to pass the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination as well. Have a look at some of the colleges' websites and read about those requirements before you make any decisions. https://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/links-provincial-colleges-303171.html

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Hello,thank you so much for this opportunity.

I am an RN in Nigeria with good experience, I came to Canada as a "VISITOR" in May this year to sit for CPNRE,which I did on May 18 and passed.But the problem now is that i can't get my licence unless I have a work permit. so i need an employer who can file LMO for me,my question is this: Are there some special agencies who could help an international trained nurse to get a job and as well file for the LMO?.

Thank you so much as I expect to read your response.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

No there aren't. Not really. At times, when there are lots of vacant jobs across the country and there aren't enough newly graduated Canadian nurses available to fill them, hospitals and regional health authorities will recruit internationally, but that isn't the case these days. There are many Canadian nurses who aren't finding jobs at all so the odds of getting a favourable LMO at all are very slim.

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Hi there,

I wanted to check in to see if this information was still the same.

I am a CDN living in America. I am planning on doing my associate's degree in registered nursing, however I want to make sure I'll still be able to work in British Columbia, Canada. Do I absolutely need the BScN to work in Canada? With the ADN, can I work as an LPN in BC Canada?

The goal is to get a BScN, however I want to work a bit after my ADN program before continuing on with my studies.

Thank you :)

Kim

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Entry level for all RNs is a degree.

It's upto the individual provincial college of LPNs to evaluate your education and decide whether or not to grant you a practice permit.

It's not a popular decision and has only been happening since around 2009. It used to clearly state that in order to be eligible to write CPNRE that you had to be a graduate of a PN programme.

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