US citizen, trained in Canada

[KrisNick]

I am a us citizen (from MT) and am about to graduate from a Canadian university with my BSN, if I decide I would rather return to the States to practice, is it simply a matter of passing my CRNE, getting fully licensed first in Canadian province and then turning around to write my NCLEX and apply for licensure in my desired state? Does anybody have any clues here? Know anyone whos been in my shoes? Thanks in advance for any help!

[LaughingRN]

A few years back, Minnesota was the only state that allowed you to apply for a license and write NCLEX as a Canadian educated person (without writing CRNE first).

Once you become licensed in Minnesota, just endorse to the state you want.

Worked for me and was quite painless.

The fact that you are a US citizen has no bearing in this issue.

Good luck!

[uRNmyway, ASN, RN]

I am a us citizen (from MT) and am about to graduate from a Canadian university with my BSN if I decide I would rather return to the States to practice, is it simply a matter of passing my CRNE, getting fully licensed first in Canadian province and then turning around to write my NCLEX and apply for licensure in my desired state? Does anybody have any clues here? Know anyone whos been in my shoes? Thanks in advance for any help![/quote']

I'm not a citizen of the US but my best suggestion is to contact the BON of any state you would be interested in moving to and ask them their requirements.

For instance, GA required me to get Visascreen and CES before they would authorize me to take NCLEX. TN didn't care, just needed me to get confirmation that I graduated from an approved nursing program and was currently licensed as a nurse. Get informed directly from the source.