It might be a good idea to write the NCLEX, anyway, because hey, more licencing isn't a bad thing. I should pick your brain about taking boards for nursing in Canada. I've thought some about doing some travel nursing, and I think I can do international on my RI licence, but I'm not sure.. There's some info on the net, but it's so widespread, and I can't find a central place to look.

I've never been to Texas, but from what I've heard, the cultural attitude is pretty far removed from your average Canadian province. California? Maybe. Or you could come to RI, 'cause we're cool and everything. :)