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I hope the situation changes in the next 3-4 years. I have seen job postings online but I think it depends on where one is willing to work and if one is flexible to relocate.

It has been done :) This exact thread has been posted in International nurses and General nurses section as well. Other Canadians who completed their nursing education in the US (ADN) are now working in the states and they had no problem with getting a TN Visa/VSC. I have read posts from other Canadians who have done their nursing education in the states and now are working there on TN Visa. I am aware of the VSC requirement. I want to continue my nursing education, ADN would be a start, and I want some work experience before I continue with BSN and eventually MSN. This is what I am thinking: 1) work in the states temporarily and then continue on with BSN 2) After BSN is complete I would write the exam to be licensed in canada 3) Then I can work in either country... 4) further education (MSN) It all depends on the job market in 3-4 yrs.

What is FMLA?

I would not be an RN in Canada as I am going to nursing school in the states. As a Canadian citizen I can get a TN Visa provided I have a job offer after I have completed nursing school.

First of all thank you for replying The lack of jobs is what making is this decision really difficult, although through my research suggests that there will be jobs in the future. Nursing is still on top of many lists for careers for the future... I am still so confused...I've read posts on here where Nurses can't find jobs, and then I see job postings (for experienced nurses), and I've read than many nurses will retire and that the population is aging etc. A recruiter advised me that job market will soften up in the future. I have until November 2 (that is the application deadline for foreign students). If I do decide to pursue this then I would start the prereqs January 2011. I'd go to Texas if there were jobs there. Also I am in my early 30s and if I go back to school I want be able to find a job---it does not matter where or what kind of nursing. I know I have to begin somewhere and gain experience. I would not be able to work in Canada if I only have an ADN. I suppose I could continue on with my BSN and then look for a job in both countries but I wanted to get some work experience and be financially be able to afford to continue my education. Again thanks for your input, I will definitely be PMing you in the future (I need 15 posts to be able to PM).

I am a Canadian citizen :) The colleges I am considering are community colleges and the tuition fees are reasonable. The one's i have looked into have a lottery system and worst comes to worse I might just go to a private college (that is my last option).

This has been posted in the general nurses and canadian forums as well...hoping I will get some answers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4 I am wondering if their are any Canadian RNs out there who completed their nursing training (Associates Degree) in the states and whether any of you are now working in the states. Here is the thing, if I want to go to nursing school here, there is a 2yr+ waiting list plus prereqs (semester to year) and then nursing school would be another 4 yrs! I am considering attending school in the states and first completing an ADN program and then working for awhile and eventually getting my BSN (the final goal is to get my masters). I know the job market is tough right now but I am open to relocating (anywhere in the states) because I will not be able to work in Canada. Also in 3-4 yrs the job market could soften up (I am being optimistic here). Also if anyone has gone this route, what steps did you take? Can I write the NCLEX-RN, and if I get a job offer is it easy to get a TN Visa? Thank you for your time

I've been advised to post this in the Canadian forum, I am also going to post in the international section, hopefully I will get some answers. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4 I am wondering if their are any Canadian RNs out there who completed their nursing training (Associates Degree) in the states and whether any of you are now working in the states. Here is the thing, if I want to go to nursing school here, there is a 2yr+ waiting list plus prereqs (semester to year) and then nursing school would be another 4 yrs! I am considering attending school in the states and first completing an ADN program and then working for awhile and eventually getting my BSN (the final goal is to get my masters). I know the job market is tough right now but I am open to relocating (anywhere in the states) because I will not be able to work in Canada. Also in 3-4 yrs the job market could soften up (I am being optimistic here). Also if anyone has gone this route, what steps did you take? Can I write the NCLEX-RN, and if I get a job offer is it easy to get a TN Visa? Thank you for your time

Thanks will try that!

Good Morning! I am wondering if their are any Canadian RNs out there who completed their nursing training (Associates Degree) in the states and whether any of you are now working in the states. Here is the thing, if I want to go to nursing school here, there is a 2yr+ waiting list plus prereqs (semester to year) and then nursing school would be another 4 yrs! I am considering attending school in the states and first completing an ADN program and then working for awhile and eventually getting my BSN (the final goal is to get my masters). I know the job market is tough right now but I am open to relocating (anywhere in the states) because I will not be able to work in Canada. Also in 3-4 yrs the job market could soften up (I am being optimistic here). Also if anyone has gone this route, what steps did you take? Can I write the NCLEX-RN, and if I get a job offer is it easy to get a TN Visa? Thank you for your time

Nursing is my plan B!! I don't have to work in the Bay Area, I do not mind working anywhere in North America or even abroad. Thank you all for your input :redbeathe

Sorry maybe I worded my question wrong. I'd like to attend nursing school in SF and I would be done by 2014. I am just really confused as to whether I should go back to school or not. I have read that nursing jobs will increase in the future, but I also read a thread on here about new grads NOT finding jobs, and that scares me. Ideally my first choice would be SF but I am willing to work anywhere in North America after I graduate

Hi I am considering taking a nursing progam at CCSF and if I start the prerequisites next year...goal is to be an RN by 2014. I want to work in the Bay area as a nurse and I am wondering if there will be jobs there for new graduates. Thank you all for your time