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‘You Aren’t Trapped’: Hundreds of US Nurses Choose Canada

Workforce shortages on both sides of the border add urgency.

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    Millers sought refuge in Canada due to Trump-era fears.

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    1,028 US-trained nurses approved in BC since April.

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    BC's streamlined process attracts American nurses.

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    Political unrest prompts healthcare migration.

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    Viral marketing led to a recruitment surge.

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    Both US and Canada face nursing shortages.

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    American nurses report feeling a sense of relief in Canada.

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    Communities in Canada capitalize on US nurses seeking new opportunities.

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‘You Aren’t Trapped’: Hundreds of US Nurses Choose Canada

Workforce shortages on both sides of the border add urgency.

  • by Brett Kelman

  • February 26, 2026

  • 8 min