hi, I personally believe that LPN, RPN, RN, LVN are all "nurses".. In school, we are taught that we are also called 'nurses', and I believe so. By the way, I'm a graduating practical nursing student here in Philippines. I plan to work there in Canada (hoping we (my family) will be given a VISA this year or early next year). My question is - where am I going to take the NCLEX exam? Can I take it in Hongkong? (it's the nearest country here giving NCLEX exam) or should I take it there in Canada? I heard that if I take nclex in hongkong or saipan, Canada might not honor my license. Kindly help me and englighten me on what to do. Thank you very much. God bless :wink2: ella