International Educated & Licensed RN

Requirements for Licensure

1. Receive an advisory report from the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS)
2. If English is not your primary language, an acceptable English language test is required. Please visit the IELTS, CELBAN, OET and PTE websites for current testing information.
3. Successfully complete a nursing education program
4. Proof of initial registration from the country where you completed your basic nursing education and official proof of most recent registration if it is different from your initial registration.
5. Reference from most recent nurse manager or supervisor who is familiar with your RN practice.
6. Proof of legal name (original or certified copy of birth certificate, government issued valid passport and marriage certificate, if applicable)
7. In the past 5 years, you must have worked at least 1125 hours of nursing practice; or graduated from an approved nursing education program; or completed an approved nursing re-entry program
8. Submit your application for licensure along with applicable fees

Application for Licensure Process

There are two application routes for Internationally Educated Nurses.  Select the application route the applies to you.

• Complete the NNAS Assessment and receive an advisory report from National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS)
• Create an account with CRNS, complete your initial application and pay the required fee.
• Upload a copy of your birth certificate and government issued valid passport (and marriage certificate, if applicable) to your application.
• Complete Verification of Original Registration/Licensure Formfrom the country you obtained your basic nursing education.
• Complete the Verification of Current or Most Recent Registration/Licensure Formand send it to the registration body of the province or country where you’ve most recently registered as a RN.
• If you have passed the NCLEX complete the Verification of Current or Most Recent Registration/Licensure Form and send it to the regulatory body of the province or country that made you eligible to write the NCLEX, who will complete the form and return it directly to the CRNS.
• Complete the Consent Form to Obtain Statement from Employerand upload to your application.
• Complete the RN Employment/ Education form and upload to your application.
• Once your Assessment for RN Eligibility has been reviewed by a Nursing Advisor you will be contacted with next steps to continue the process.

IEN Detailed Application Process and Frequently Asked Questions 

Regulations and entry requirements are subject to bylaw and policy changes.

If you have questions, contact international@crns.ca