RN from India/Canada, Interested in USA

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Hello all, I am a RN (Bsc Nursing) from Punjab India (2000-2004) and got 10 year experience in Health Field (RN & Heath-care Worker..etc).. Also, I have done Master's in Health Science from UK.Currently I am Canadian Citizen and working as License Practical Nurse (LPN) in Canada and wanted to move to USA with my family, I would like to work as RN in California USA. Please help me with step by step procedure to become RN in California.. I may need Work permit to work in USA...

Thanks in Advance

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Until in the US with a US SSN can you apply to California so will have to look for another state to register with.

Nurses are not in great demand especially in California and especially if looking for work visa

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Thanks for your reply Silverdragan,

I am also considering North/South Carolina. Do you think that would be easy to migrate there? OR any other state Which welcome LPN from Canada or International nurse..!!

Until in the US with a US SSN can you apply to California so will have to look for another state to register with.

Nurses are not in great demand especially in California and especially if looking for work visa

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

LPN will not get you into the US, you have to apply as RN

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Okay, I will try as RN but I am not sure if North/South Carolina provides work permit to International Nurse.

Or is this compulsory to have social security number for Nclex exam.

Thanks

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Doesn't go by state on work permits but by employer and for a lot of states you do not need a US SSN but the state may not issue a license without it

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