LPN from the US to Quebec??.. help :/

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I currently have my LPN license and I am planning on moving to Quebec in a few months and im not exactly sure how to go about getting my license switched? i know ill have to take their exam for both LPN and French.. Does anyone know who to contact about this? Or does anyone have experience with it? any information will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

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moved to nursing in Canada for best response

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

Moved to nurse registration. Are you fluent in French?

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Specializes in community small-town med/icu unit.

LPNs in Quebec report to the Ordre des Infirmiers et Infirmieres Auxiliaires de Quebec (OIIAQ).

Their website is found here : Order - Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec - OIIAQ

And as mentioned by JustBeachy, you do need to be able to prove a functional level of French to work in Quebec, even if you are lucky enough to find a job in one of our "anglo" hospitals in Mtl.

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Currently working on the French though not fluent yet, I read in a few places that you have 3yrs to become fluent

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

You also haven't mention what visa are you going to use?

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

What visa were you planning on coming on? LPN will not qualify you for a work visa.

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Was planning on getting aaa work visa

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

You would need a BSN for that.

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