Since when is Sprott shaw not recoginzed by the canadian lpn people? I recently graduated from sprott shaw about 2 months ago and took the LPN licensing exam this week. I think Sprott Shaw was a really great school and I felt like I was well prepared for not only the national exam but also prepared to be out in the work force as soon as I graduated. Not all sprott shaws are the same you have to do your research and find out about the different locations. So no you don't have to have experience for a few years before you can write the licensing exam, you can write it as soon as you graduate from there.