Become a NURSE in Nova Scotia directly from your country. Your application will be processed within five days of receiving the final required document. If eligible, you will be approved for licensure or authorized to write the registration exam, which you must schedule and pay for. Passing the exam grants a practicing license; otherwise, you receive a conditional license to practice while taking the exam.
Registered nurses who demonstrate good standing and good character and are licensed in Canada, the Philippines, India, Nigeria, USA, UK, Australia, or New Zealand, are eligible for registration and licensure in Nova Scotia immediately with no additional requirements other than passing the entrance exam.
Eligibility Criteria to register as a RN in NOVA-SCOTIA. (No NNAS required)
The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) has implemented changes to increase the number of nurses, focusing on following points by bypassing the NNAS process:
- Expanded options to fulfill English Language proficiency requirements
- Quicker access to the registration exam
- Faster entry into the nursing practice
- Accelerated pathways for returning to practice
- Revised policies and streamlined processes
These changes aim to make the licensure process more flexible and efficient.
To determine if you hold a current license that allows you to practice as an RN in one of the seven specified countries and that your license is in good standing, they have two methods:
- Review a Verification of Registration form sent directly to them from your regulatory body. If you have already sent a verification form RE004_RegistrationLicensureVerification_Rev4.pdf (nscn.ca) to the NNAS, you can “port” your NNAS Advisory Report to NSCN and then email the NNAS application number for Nova Scotia to rrt@nscn.ca.
- For applicants currently licensed in the USA, we can use the NURSYS online search tool to verify the status of your license.
To registered as a RN in NOVA-SCOTIA, Canada, as a GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) diploma or B.Sc. Nursing Degree Holders candidates, you will need to follow these steps:
- Meet the eligibility criteria:
- GNM DIPLOMA or B.SC. Nursing DEGREE from a recognized institution.
- Proof of language proficiency
- Proof of registration with the Indian Nursing Council (INC) or equivalent.
- Register with the NSCN (BYPASS NNAS FOR IENs):
- Application fees
- Official transcripts and diploma or Degree
- Language proficiency test result
- Proof of registration with INC or equivalent.
- Complete the NCLEX-RN Exam
- Complete the jurisprudence Exam
- Provide Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
- Get a decision on your application (NSCN will review your application and make a decision regarding your eligibility for RN registration)
- Register with the CRNNS (College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia)
To be eligible for registration and licensure in Nova Scotia, you must meet one or more of the following currency of practice options:
- Hold current licensure in another Canadian jurisdiction in the same designation you are applying for (this option is available only when applying for registration and an initial practicing license with NSCN).
- Have practiced within the last three licensing years prior to your application.
- Have completed a minimum of 320 hours of practice within the last five licensing years prior to your application.
- Have passed the registration exam within the last three licensing years prior to your application.
- Have successfully completed a re-entry program, bridging education, or entry-level nursing program within the last five licensing years prior to your application.
- Have successfully completed a competence assessment and bridging education within the last five licensing years prior to your application.
KNOW ABOUT THE FEES IN DETAIL:
Fees, Payment & Receipts | Nova Scotia College of Nursing (nscn.ca)
Conditional License:
What is conditional license and when to activate your conditional license?
A conditional license in Nova Scotia allows internationally educated nurses to practice under specific conditions while completing registration requirements, such as passing the NCLEX-RN exam. It is valid for four months and can be renewed within a 12-month period. This license ensures nurses can work while they fulfill outstanding criteria.
What does good standing mean?
Good standing means IENs have no outstanding complaints with your current regulator and no prohibitions, conditions, agreements, or restrictions on your license or registration that would prevent registration with NSCN.
How long will it take for me to get licensed after I submit all of the required application documents?
Your application will be processed within five days of receiving the last required document. You will be approved for licensure (if eligible) and/or authorized to write the registration exam if needed. You are responsible to schedule and pay for your exam.
If you have already passed the registration exam, you will receive a practicing license. If you have not passed the
exam, you will receive a conditional license so you can enter practice while you are writing the exam.
What is the cost of the expedited process?
The cost of the application assessment for the new expedited licensure process is $50+HST for a total of $57.50.
You are no longer required to pay the IEN Assessment fee.
Do IENs need to already be living in Canada to apply under this new process?
No, they will accept applications from people living anywhere in the world.
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