PATHWAY FOR INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED NURSES
STEP 1: APPLY TO NNAS
Internationally educated nurses (IENs) often begin by submitting their credentials to the National Nursing Assessment Services (NNAS) for assessment. The NNAS evaluates educational credentials and provides a report to the nursing regulatory bodies in Canadian provinces and territories.
STEP 2: APPLICATION TO THE PROVINCIAL REGULATORY BODY:
Following the NNAS assessment, IENs submit an application to the regulatory body (such as the College of Nurses Ontario) in the province or territory where they intend to practice. Each regulatory body may have specific requirements and processes for licensure.
STEP 3: WRITE THE BOARD EXAM. (WE HELP YOU HERE)
Once deemed eligible, IENs take the Examination for Regulatory Exam: Practical Nurse (REx-PN™)
STEP 4: COMPLETE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND GET LICENSED
Complete the English proficiency test, police clearance, evidence of practice requirement, and jurisprudence exam to get licensed as a Registered practical nurse or licensed practical Nurse in Canada.
PATHWAY FOR CANADIAN-EDUCATED NURSES
STEP 1: APPLY TO THE PROVINCIAL REGULATORY BODY
Submit an application to the nursing regulatory body in the province or territory where you plan to work. Each province has its own regulatory body. For Ontario, it is the College Of Nurses Ontario (CNO)
STEP 2: WRITE THE BOARD EXAM
Prepare for and write the Examination for Regulatory Exam: Practical Nurse (REx-PN™)
which is a standardized exam used in Canada for Nursing Licensure.
STEP 3: MEET ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Fulfill any additional requirements set by the provincial regulatory body, which may include criminal background checks and Jurisprudence tests.
STEP 4: RECEIVE LICENSURE
Once you successfully pass the REx-PN and meet all requirements, you will receive your RegisteredPractical Nurse License from the provincial regulatory body, allowing you to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in that province.
