IsCanadian NCLEX same as US NCLEX?

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Specializes in Psychiatry & Community Health.

Hello,

I just wanted to know if anyone knew if the Canadian NCLEX is the same as the US NCLEX?

I am planing on writing the US exam, but since I live in Canada, there are many prep centres around here I would like to go to, however Im just not sure if it's worth it if the US exam is different.

Can someone please help, or offer any suggestions?

Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

I don't think that the Canadian exam is NCLEX. Could be wrong...

Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.
I don't think that the Canadian exam is NCLEX. Could be wrong...

Actually, Canada switched over to NCLEX: https://www.ncsbn.org/6655.htm

Reena, you may find these FAQs helpful: https://www.ncsbn.org/4702.htm

This is the first one:

Will there be a separate NCLEX-RN for Canadians?Hide Answer â–²

The same NCLEX-RN exam will be used for Canadian and U.S. entry to nursing practice in 2015. For questions about whether you can practice in another state/province/territory, please contact the board of nursing/regulatory body for that jurisdiction.

their website explains more and its posted earlier

it is said to be the same and thats good we just have to be more analytical and keen to what is asked

take care

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