How do I become an LPN in Canada?

Answer by  Trillium (102)

Practical Nurse's in Canada need to follow a community or private technical college program, leading to a licensing exam. If you are not a Canadian citizen, are already trained your qualifications must be evaluated, you will have to sit a Canadian exam in the province you want to practice in.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

To become a licensed practitional nurse, you have to meet the educational requirements according to the province. If you are coming from abroad, this means re-taking the course or upgrading at a local university. Then you must pass the educational exam to earn full rights and right to practice. It is a long process.

Answer by  Lifee00 (26)

The qualifications to become an LPN are not as stringent as becoming Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner,with licensing(to qualified students)after only 9 ot 12 months of training in a quality/community/college.

Answer by  pradhaprajgmailcom (1518)

It is a must to hold a nursing degree or a licence for practising in Canada. You should have a licence received from the state plus training from the state. Without these there is no meaing in searching for a job. Join a school of nursing first for eligibility. Moreover there is a pracice that you must sign a contract.

Answer by  chels (177)

Probably the same as you would in the US. You would need to take your entrance exam to be accepted,go through the year course and take your final board test.

Answer by  crystalj (196)

LPN's in Canada must go through formal training. You can obtain a hospital certificate in under a year or you can opt to go to community college for two years.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well to become an LPN in Canada, you need to take a course and the exam for this to be recognized.