New grad from US to move to Canada

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I am entering a US nursing program this spring. After graduation, I would like to make my home in Canada (Ottawa) and am wondering the best/fastest/safest route. I'm very new to the process and would welcome any information on immagration, visa's, exam's, new grad programs...etc.

Would anyone share thier experience - pro's & con's?

Thank you kindly!

Rebecca in California

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I'm graduating from a BSN program in Vermont in May of this year and have a two year work commitment in the States before I can immigrate. I've spoken with the Nurse's Union in Nova Scotia and learned that I can sit for the Canadian boards as soon as I pass the boards down here. Then, because there is a nursing shortage, I can apply for preferential immigration status as a Provincial Nominee. This program is specific to each province, so you would have to contact the appropriate nursing authorities to get the details as they pertain to you.

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Thanks - that gives me some info to research on. I appreciate your response!

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Thanks - that gives me some info to research on. I appreciate your response!

No problem. :) I just private messaged you, btw. I thought I would send my contact info in case you wanted to chat further.

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You should know that you will need a BSN to practice in Ontario. You can contact the college of nurses of ontario for information about registration.

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FYI....I am not 100% on this but I am sure that as of 2005 you need a degree to enter into nursing practice in Canada.

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I understand that I will need a degree, but is a BSN required? So my AA would not be accepted?

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Your AA would not be accepted in Ontario or BC. New grads are required to have a BSN.

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