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Can A Canadian Lpn Work In The Usa As A Travel Nurse? Or Do You Have To Be An Rn?

In the U.S., being a LPN and a RN are not even close in comparison…it takes 3 to 4 years to become a RN here…and you have to pass “State Boards” to even get your license….I am not even sure what a travel nurse is…but as an RN, I have told you what I know…You can be a LPN at almost any place, but being Canadian you might have a problem with the licensing policy..
good luck

Telena S also commented

  • I believe if you have gotten your LPN degree in Canada, you may need to find out if you need to get one in the US. I don’t believe they carry over from country to country. I used to work as a CNA and if I wanted to work as one in a different state, I had to get a CNA liscense in that state. I am not sure which website(s) to check out but I hope this was of some help.

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  1. kerrberr on December 3, 2009 6:30 pm

    I believe if you have gotten your LPN degree in Canada, you may need to find out if you need to get one in the US. I don’t believe they carry over from country to country. I used to work as a CNA and if I wanted to work as one in a different state, I had to get a CNA liscense in that state. I am not sure which website(s) to check out but I hope this was of some help.

  2. Telena S on December 3, 2009 6:45 pm

    In the U.S., being a LPN and a RN are not even close in comparison…it takes 3 to 4 years to become a RN here…and you have to pass “State Boards” to even get your license….I am not even sure what a travel nurse is…but as an RN, I have told you what I know…You can be a LPN at almost any place, but being Canadian you might have a problem with the licensing policy..
    good luck