Is a bachelor's degree from the U.S. valid in Canada?

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I have been looking into possibly moving to Canada after I complete my bachelor's degree in nursing and begin working. I am reading up on the various steps it takes to move to Canada, but am confused as to whether my bachelor's degree will be considered valid. Would I have to have further schooling?
Thanks in advance to all answers.

Edward · Accepted Answer

Yes it is, however you will have to pass the provincial boards, as you would have had to pass the state boards in this country to be licensed.

oleary · Answer

It relies upon. u.s. has a loopy equipment of accreditation. In Canada, all "public" establishments are permitted by ability of the federal government. u.s. has many separate structures, some no longer credible in any respect, e.g., the place a organisation owns the two a school, and the organisation that provides it accreditation. which isn't nicely well worth the paper this is outlined on. There are outstanding colleges contained in u.s., and fairly adverse ones, and this is tough for Canadians to comprehend it fairly is which, in assessment to here. So, in the journey that your college is authorized ideal - specific. If no longer, then, no.

Anonymous · Answer

the degree is valid if its from a real school 
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index-can.asp

Is a bachelor's degree from the U.S. valid in Canada?

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