What are the requirements needed to work as a nurse in Canada?
I have completed a Diploma in Higher Education and Nursing (Adult branch). I am a registered Surgical Nurse in the UK.
Asked by Genevieve Salmon
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1 Answer
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The requirements needed to work as a nurse in Canada are:
- A four-year bachelor's degree in nursing, with the exception of Québec, which instead requires a three-year Diploma of Collegial Studies in nursing or recognition of equivalence
- A nursing license for the province or territory you wish to practice in
- The NCLEX exam
- Proof of English (or French) language proficiency
- A valid visa to work in Canada
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