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Hello Violet,
I have completed my RPN program from Ontario in Year 2010. it was 5 semester ( 4 semester Study + 1 semester Clinical ) Program.  Following is the link of the course
http://flemingcollege.ca/index.cfm/go/programs/sub/display/code/PN/style/d.cfm

I am planning to move to New York . I want to know weather I am eligible to work there . If I need to take any exam or any Bridging course to be eligible for that. If you have any information on that .

if you can give me information on that , It will be very helpful.

Thanks
Sapna Patel


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Sapna, I am sorry about this,  I was sure I answered this questions the day you asked it. If I did just disregard this. Unfortunately I will not be of much help. I need for you to contact the NY board of nursing directly so you can get the most accurate answer to this question. http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/       Welcome to the nursing profession. You will have many years of satisfied work.  

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