Canadian Nurses: Working in the U.S. and the NCLEX

A guide for Canadian nurses seeking U.S. licensure, credential recognition, NCLEX history, state endorsement, and visa basics.

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The Canada-to-U.S. nursing route

Canadian nurses may have a different path because Canada also uses the NCLEX-RN, but state board rules still control U.S. licensure.

Visa and work authorization basics

Work authorization and trade-agreement steps should be sequenced with USCIS documents, employer sponsorship materials, and the state-board license file.