The Nclex Exam For Canadian Nurses

If you are a registered nurse in Canada, then one of the best bits of advice I can offer is that you should seriously think about working as a travel nurse in the United States.

There is currently a high demand for experienced nurses in the U.S. and this may be a good opportunity for you to earn big. International nurses are now flocking to the United States in order to build a career in nursing.

In fact, due to the increasing influx of nurses wanting to work in the U.S., testing areas for nursing licenses are now located in select locations abroad.

Why is it a good idea for a Canadian nurse to work in the U.S.?

Firstly, there are some U.S. states that allow Canadian nurses to use their current domestic license in order to acquire a U.S. state relevant license, without even taking the NCLEX.

(The NCLEX is the license exam taken by candidates for the nursing in the United States which is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.)

However, there are also quite a few states that actually require taking the U.S. license exam in order to work as a nurse there.

Secondly, the compensation on offer is very attractive and most nursing jobs offer very good benefits that include medical insurance and free housing. This is the common level of pay ‘package’ available to those who wish to work as a travel nurse in the United States.

The third reason is that the U.S. offers a high standard of living. Here, you have freedom and flexibility to advance in your chosen career in nursing. It is the land of opportunity and I would almost guarantee that you will have all the chances to learn new skills and acquire skills specific knowledge that you want to take.

For those who may want to work in the U.S. as a nurse, especially in states where they do require you take and pass the NCLEX exam, it is a very good idea to review for the license exam.

The exam is divided into two parts: one for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN) and another for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN).

When taking the NCLEX, an international nurse would be taking the same test as those already in the United States.

The test is designed to determine if you are fit to practice nursing and thereby protects the public from malpractice and incompetence.

Based on your previous experience and skills in Canada - make sure you pick up a reliable and proven study guide or flashcards set and use them to adapt your knowledge to fit! With care and careful preparation - you should sail through the exam.