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Hi there, My boyfriend and I are RN's in Ontario (he works ICU and I work NICU), and we are looking towards getting our nursing license in Arizona (so we can work there and get a SSN which will then allow us to travel more freely within the US). I have looked into some travel agencies but after reading many reviews I am really at a loss as to who to trust. I know many places are considered part of the EE (such as american mobile)- but can anyone share with me positive experiences they have had with certain travel nursing companies? If anyone had completed travel nursing assignments in Arizona and is willing to share their insight that would be super helpful as well. Thanks so much!

Hi everyone, My boyfriend and I are both RNs in Canada and have passed the Canadian NCLEX. He specializes in neuro and is in the process of completing his ICU certificate, while I have 1 year experience in labour and delivery and currently work in the neonatal intensive care unit. We would like to travel and work in the US- ideally California or Hawaii. We have been researching how to go about this for a while but I am hoping someone with experience travelling from Canada to the US can offer us some guidance. I understand that without just packing up and moving to our desired location and then obtaining a job offer, it will be impossible for us to become licensed in these places right away (they require a SSN for licensing- and you cant get a SSN without a job offer). We are now thinking our best option is to go through a travel agency- they have suggested completing the visa screen and then applying for licensing within Minnesota (as it has the fastest turn around)- from there we would find a job offer through the travel agency (ideally in our preferred location) and they would sign for our TN visa (as TN visa requires a job offer). However- my confusion lies in that even we would still need to be licensed in the state we would like to work (so does this come after we complete the TN visa? are hospitals really going to give us a job offer prior to to receiving the visa?) I was also wondering if anyone can recommend a good travel nursing agency? I have read the threads but many date back from several years ago, and Im really looking for current info, especially since the Canadian NCLEX is relatively new and seems to cause some confusion when it comes to applying for a nursing license. We have also considered first travelling to florida (as they do not require a SSN to apply for a license)- and then obtaining a SSN once we are down there working- however it appears you still need a visa to apply for a license (so were back to square one in that we need a job offer first) Basically I am beyond frustrated and really just hoping someone with experience can help us out- it would be so appreciated!! Thanks in advance

@rkbellamy Do you mind me asking why Humber is your first choice? (over mac)...im currently debating these two options myself so im just curious!

@timhortons thanks for sharing an alternative perspective! Just wondering, are you at all concerned about how much you will learn in Mac's program? I know you have decided that it would be the best program for you, but I am still struggling to make a decision. I really don't want to feel under-prepared when entering the work force, and many nurses at my current place of employment have been quite harsh in saying "mac and conestoga students are useless".....these nurses are RPN's and I am not sure if there harsh opinions are due to some other underlying issue, or if students truly don't feel prepared. I'm sure PBL is great for learning more detail in a small number of things, im just not sure about the extent of knowledge you would learn in general. Also, do you know if there are any lectures in PBL? Or is it group presentations, essays...etc?

Thank you so much for your response. Very helpful! Not what I was hoping to hear, unfortunately...however very informative and I appreciate it tons!

Hey everyone! So I have received acceptances from both mac and humber, and I am having the hardest time deciding between the two! Anyone accepted offers to either of these programs? I would really love to accept mac however I am slightly terrified of their PBL approach. Anyone else in the same boat? p.s. good luck to everyone still waiting! I know how stressful it is!