chris723

Hey everyone, I'm a prospective Canadian nursing student, and have been debating this topic and haven't been able to find any concrete information, so I'm hoping there's someone out there who can shed some light. Currently I have two possible scenarios: 1) Assuming I do not get gain acceptance into a Canadian RN program, my backup is to go through a two-year PN program, followed by a one-year bridging program, and concluding my education with two-years in a Canadian RN University program. My question here is that if I were to graduate from the PN program, and become an LPN, what further liscencing/certification would I need in order to work as an LPN in the U.S.? More specifically, in New York (City). 2) I go through the RN program, and then migrate to the U.S., aquire all of the required credentials, and work as an RN. Either way, I will be an RN (and then NP) one day. I'm just wondering if, assuming the hassle doesn't out-weigh other factors, I would be able to work as an LPN in the U.S. (New York) and what the necessary exams/certifications I would need to acquire. Currently, I would be hoping to work as an LPN during the summer months, and be going to school in Canada for RN during the fall/spring. I appreciate any help, if anything isn't clear please ask for clarification :) Thank you!