How to become a registered Nurse in Canada 🇨🇦/ NNAS process for internationally educated Nurses. 

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Thanks and appreciate 🙏 Note that there are now few changes to NNAS. You can now apply to Nova scotia college of nursing, college of registered Nurses of Alberta without NNAS. For British Columbia, you can use either NNAS or other Canadian certified evaluation body like WES, ICAS, ICES etc for your evaluation.

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​@@nurseo3408 hi, what if I don't have any experience, can I still apply?

​@lawonyinye7056 yes, you can.

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Great, you can always upgrade to RN within a short time ⏲️ too

Plz how do I get the LPN certificate

@mispetiafranca1691 do you have LPN license from your country before? If yes, apply to NNAS for credentials evaluation, get your advisory report and port to CNO where you'll will be given att to write your board exam- Rex-pn

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Thank you, have you begin your evaluation process, let me know if you need further guide All the best

Absolutely, start your NNAS application and add LPN and RN when filling. Also, choose ontario and newbrunswick province for your regulatory body. Thanks

Thank you so much for your time. I really appreciate you. Worth subscribing to. My dream country is America . The good thing is I don't have to write NCLEX twice. If I am transfering to Canada.

@annabel chima thanks for subscribing. Yes, Nclex pass once is forever as long as you don't have 10 years gap in practice 🙄

Thanks for the compliment 1. I'd advise you to pursue your degree cos it'll help you to have a good evaluation report if you do need it ( for provinces like ontario, newbrunswick, British Columbia) and also, it will assist you find good nursing job when time comes . 2. I'm not sure at the evaluation level, but it is not impossible as long as your report hasn't been issued. Same with when you're with the nursing regulatory board . 3. I highly recommend that you evaluate your credentials with CGFNS, send your report to Texas BON, Massachusetts or New York to request att, pass your Nclex and then transfer to Canada. This is what I'll highly recommend if you have the financial capability. 4. NNAS is not a must for all provinces now, if you've passed your NCLEX from US, you can apply directly to the following Nursing regulatory board, novascotia, Alberta, newbrunswick and Newfoundland . There's no need to do credential evaluation being a nurse from UK

You're welcome. Newbrunswick inasmuch your nursing education was taught in English.

That was before, but now some nursing regulatory board had come up with other evaluation bodies such as WES, ICAS, ICES, and CES, but you need to know what each province accepts before you proceed. NNAS is still universally acceptable in all Canadian provinces.

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I have a cousin who never studied much, we studied together but she gives most of her time to her phone than her studies after writing the nclex test last month she passed and i failed😢, i asked her how she did it, just found out she got help from Mrs Theresa

I had interest in working with her in the past but i was discouraged by friends and family, i was being ignorant though

The truth is most FNP's,A-GNP's, ENP's and NP's you see today passed with Theresa's help, my sister passed thanks Theresa and I'll be sitting for my exam in two weeks, I'm studying what Theresa provided already i trust her and i know with her I'll pass

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@EmekaOUzo thanks for watching. Every regulatory board has their requirements. For Ontario, if you're not registered in any other Canadian jurisdiction, then NNAS is a must. I strongly advise that you should apply with NSCN, just pay the application fee of 57.50, transfer your license from US, and get licensed to become a Canadian RN. You can then transfer from Nova Scotia to other Canadian provinces of your choice, not as an outsider but as a Canadian applicant. You can message me on ig @ o_funky1 for more guidance.

@@nurseo3408 thank you ma’am! Sent a dm

You can take the exam in any country where nclex is being done. You don't have to necessarily be in canada to write it

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But can you come over to Canada and work temporarily after the NNAS process before writing the exams to get your license?

You can write your exam in any country where Nclex is being taken

@@nurseo3408hi, you said the nclex exam can be taken in any country. I’m seeing that South Africa has a test center, would taking the exam there cause any issue?

Yes, that's very much possible to be working as psw or hca depending on what they call it in the province. Also, have you considered exploring US route to request att, write and pass your Nclex from the state and transfer to Canada. It's another process but I consider it better to going for bridging courses though it's individual decision but just give it a shot

@@nurseo3408 Okay. Thanks. Well, I'm still in Nigeria trying to immigrate. Will definitely do all of that when I'm in canada. But what job can one find doing immediately one gets to canada cos this nursing route, not so easy. A job i can be doing to clear my nclex, related to nursing, and what credentials will i be using 4 it?

@Charity Okolie being a foreign nurse qualify you to work as hca or psw however, working as hca is not a guarantee to passing nclex exam. You'll need self study or enroll in an online nclex class. I can recommend nclex high yield for content review if you can afford it plus uworld subscription to evaluate yourself You can as well use nclex high yield free resources on RU-vid, watch simple nursing for pharmacology if you can't do live class . Let me know if you further need assistance. All the best 👍

@@nurseo3408 Thanks a lot

Thank you Yes, the earlier the better. If you don't have work experience, you can just put 0 for the hours and move on with the other requirements such as transcript and license verification

@@nurseo3408 Alright, thank you so much

@@peaceododo you're welcome. Let me know if there's any assistance I can help with regarding your application. Best wishes ❤️

@@nurseo3408 how about students who graduated from countries who don’t license foreigners 😩what are we going to do as we don’t have license verification

@@AdaHarry you can get your nursing study endorsed from your country.

You're welcome. No, just the form only has to be filled by your supervisor or manager, stamped or seal if available then send directly from them not you.

Thanks for watching the channel Going through US route is a shorter way of getting your eligibility for att which sometimes might take longer to get in Canada and the benefit of this is that once you've passed from US, just transfer to CNO regulatory board who will accept this to bridge any educational gaps you might be having and also, fulfill the examination requirement . NNAS is totally different from CGFNS, although NNAS still sends our transcript to CGFNS but it's a two different application at that time. There's no order to which one you can do first infact you can initiate the application same day if you have the financial capability. At NNAS, you don't need any proof of English proficiency however, you might be required to provide either celban results ( can only be done in canada) or academic ielts but you can request for waiver from the nursing regulatory board you're applying to by getting a reference letter from your employer that you can communicate in English language. Migrating to Canada is another process entirely, you can apply for express entry( preferably), come through Student route or apply for work permit. I have videos on express entry ( permanent resident) and students pathway on my channel already, pls watch and let me know if you have further questions. For work permit, I don't have much information on this but you can apply for job from UK then look for employer that can process your application for you . Thanks

Hi I have a usa rn licence do I need to get nnas

Thanks for the compliment. Completing your CGFNS application and getting your CES Report depends on how fast you're able to send your transcripts to them. No definitive time but hopefully within 2-3months. For the transfer, pls watch my video on how to transfer your US license to Canada 🇨🇦

@@nurseo3408 thanks sis, I’m grateful

Pls dear, do I need an ielt exam in any way?

Also do I have to take the exam in US or it can be taken in Canada here?

@ameh joy exam can be taken in canada. There are lots of centres here, just check for available dates and choose when it's convenient for you. Going through US is another route to request att if you feel you can afford it, saves you money and time for completing bridging courses instead

Yes, if you're considering CNO. There are other provinces that don't require credential evaluation again, but you need to check their website to see if your country is exempted. You can try provinces like Alberta or Nova Scotia. If your country is not among the expedited list, you can also use other ECA bodies, preferably IQAS instead of NNAS. Once again, verify with the nursing regulatory board of your choice to see what you'll need as requirements for registration keep changing

Before, NNAS is the only available credential evaluation body for all internationally educated nurses, but now, so many provinces have grown beyond using NNAS only to accepting other reports from other education assessment body such as WES, ICAS, ICES etc but you need to find out first what the province you're applying to accepts.

I'm sorry I don't have information on that, but you can check out their website

Thank you my latest Canadian RN🙏

If you've applied with NSCN, then you don't need NNAS anymore, especially if you're from any of the 7 designated countries listed on their website.

Newbrunswick, Nova scotia if your education is in English language

Thanks for watching 👀. If I get your question right, as a Nigerian RN, you can use your license to get eligibility for either LPN or RN in Canada following your credential assessment. You don't need to take an extra course to become an LPN if only you get somewhat comparable reports from NNAS. You can message me on ig @ o_funky1 if you need further clarification

Thanks for the compliment. Before and till now, NNAS is the only available and acceptable body for evaluating international nurses but hopefully in coming weeks, BCCNM ( British Columbia), one of the nursing regulatory board will be accepting credential evaluation reports from other ECA organizations such as ICAS, ICES, WES which means if you have report from any of the ECA listed, you might not go through NNAS again. In nutshell, WES, ICAS reports are basically for the purposes of immigration if you are considering coming to Canada through Express entry pathway. For your CGFNS, note that NNAS will not accept CGFNS report from you as an individual, I'd advise you continue with it, get your att from USA, write and pass your Nclex then transfer it to Canada, that way, you'll have save more time. I hope this helps. Let me know if you need further assistance. Thanks

@Nurse O Thanks ma for the prompt response. I truly appreciate. I will get you informed how far I go. Thanks ma.

@@franklinifeanyichukwu44 no problem. All the best 👍

Please if you have already passed the NCLEX-RN exam can CGFNS transfer your license to NNAS and will that make you eligible to practice as an RN in Canada?

You can message me on ig @ o_funky1 Usually, the nursing regulatory board will send you all the gaps you have, and you can then apply to schools suggested by them to have those courses completed.

@@nurseo3408 Thanks much for the information

You just have to click on add another nursing group then you will click on LPN. Note, this comes with additional payment

Thanks for the compliment. NNAS time frame begins on the day you make payment. If you've submitted all the required documents and your AR is not out within the 12months, it's not your responsibility to renew, NNAS itself will extend the validity period so as to process your report accordingly.

@@nurseo3408 okay..thank you. So if I want to create an account alone I can go ahead?

@ifeomaobiegbolu1380 absolutely.

@@nurseo3408 many thanks😊

You can do it online if you've done your professional update form(PUF) Link to NMCN portal for online verification of license is below. After making payment of 69000k, you'll receive email link for you to update your form from NNAS and other requirements for verification licence.nmcn.gov.ng/Account

You just have to add another nursing group, and this will cost you additional fee. It's optional though to add LPN but sometimes, it helps you to become certified and become professional while working towards achieving your RN if your report is not comparable. You can dm on ig @ o_funky1 if you need further information

Thanks for the compliment. There's no need to delay your registration with the regulatory board. Create an application and wait for their decision, which might be somehow tedious( asking you to do bridging or IENCAP) but the exciting part is that you've applied with Newyork to request for att and immediately you pass your Nclex just transfer it to CNO and this bridge all the gaps you might have.

@@nurseo3408 thank you for your response. Should I create an application for both lpn and RN?

@shenelleyards8803 which province do you intend to register with.

@@nurseo3408 Ontario

@shenelleyards8803 you can apply for RN only now since you are on US pathway to get att already. Sure, CNO will ask you to do bridging or IENCAP before considering you for Nclex, of which if you pass your Nclex from US, it'll automatically waive all your identified gaps that you might be having.

The good thing now is that proof of English proficiency is NO longer required to have your advisory report from NNAS however, you'll still need academics ielts when you get to the nursing regulatory board although this depends on which province you're applying to. CNO have various ways through which you can proof this, either through study in Canada or you're coming from English speaking country like US, UK, etc or you're already in canada working as PSW or HCA. Province like Newbrunswick doesn't require any English as long as your education was in English Ielts required score-L7, W6.5, R6.5, S7

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@@nurseo3408 thank you😊

You'll possibly get eligibility for LPN after fulfilling some additional requirements but for RN in Canada, you'll need either bridging program or OSCE exam completed before considered to sit for RN exam.

@@nurseo3408 Thank you for the feedback

Hello, Cgfns is for US application if you're thinking of getting att from USA board of Nursing to hasten your being a nurse in canada ( to avoid going bad to school possibly, or avoid doing further nursing competency assessment such as OSCE in case you have not comparable report from NNAS) NNAS is a MUST for all IENs seeking their RN licensure in Canada except now that there is alternative to NNAS if you're considering getting licensure from BCCNM

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Yes, but you'll have to re-evaluate the same documents based on courses. Immigration report is slightly different from the education report, but you'll still use the same documents. Make sure you check the nursing regulatory board for the requirements because it's not all Canadian provinces that accept other evaluation reports outside of NNAS.

Yes, that's the closet. If you're from any of the designated countries listed under the novascotia website, I'd advise you to register with them to get att, then you plan towards immigration. Let me know if you further need help

You'll have to add it at the beginning of your application so you can get report for both.

Apply directly to college of registered Nurses of Alberta . There's no need to do NNAS with the new pathway provided. Go to college connect online and begin your application

Just a single application is needed, just add LPN and RN when filling your application.

It can be done along with RN, you just need to pay for adding another nursing group.

No need to be confused NCAS is an alternative to NNAS which all international nurses uses for their credentials evaluation but now, using NCAS gives you more opportunities to use any of the following evaluation assessment services, ICES, WES, ICAS etc. After NCAS receives your report from credential evaluation body with your English proficiency results and nursing skills competency assessment ( if required), NCAS will forward your final report to BCCNM who will finally decides whether you're eligible to sit for NCLEX-RN or Rex-PN or you need additional education ( bridging) before you can be considered to sit for your board exam. Hope this helps

@@nurseo3408 okay ma thank you very much. I was confused thinking I wasn’t going through normal processes. I filled their form but they haven’t tell me next step to take . God bless you ma’am.

@@ifeyinwaigboanugo6785 amen You can call them if need be

Congratulations 🎊 on your efforts to pass the NCLEX. To better guide you, do you have any preference for a particular province?

No province in mind, but from your videos I think alberta will be a good choice

Create an application with CRNA, make payment and then request for transfer of your registration from US to have your license issued

connect.nurses.ab.ca/

Nclex can be done outside of Canada but osce has to be inside.

With your WES report, I'd advise you to apply to CRNA. Hopefully, you'll get eligible to write your Nclex exam. Is your WES comparable to Canadian standards? If no, I'd advise you to evaluate your certificate with ICES to enable you to earn comparable reports before applying to Alberta. You can reach me on ig @ o_funky1 for further guidance

@nurseo3408 yes its comparable.

I'd say yes depending on the province you intend to register with. For CNO, Manitoba, Saskatchewan NL, you still need NNAS but for Nova scotia, Alberta, you can register directly to their nursing regulatory board

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Either way but employers will prefer to give you job when you're already in canada

In addition to this question please? Let’s say a decision has been taken by BCCNM and you’ve been given a provisional licence, how do you possibly apply for a visa when you haven’t been given a job offer yet? Or can one just apply for a visa when BCCNM makes a decision?

Since you have PR, there's no point in schooling again. Just move in and start working as anything I'd say pending the time you'll be able to verify your license. I'm not sure there's a shortcut to license verification at the moment.

It all depends on the province you intend to reside in. If you are looking at registering with Nova scotia or Alberta nursing regulatory board, you wouldn't need credential evaluation and you'll possibly get att with either of them. It's not necessary to go through CGFNS now that becoming a registered nurse in canada has been made easier. However, if you're considering CNO, Ontario, you'll still need to go through NNAS.

Hello, pls don't get confused. It's advisable to apply for both Lpn and RN so that if RN report is not initially favorable, you can atleast start with LPN pending the time you'll fulfill requirements for RN

It's online, all can be completed outside of Canada

For CNO, yes. If you choose other provinces like novascotia and Alberta, and you're under the expedited countries listed on their website, then you do not need NNAS at the moment.

Unfortunately, I don't have any recommendations for iencap. However, the exam is a standardized evaluation of knowledge, skill, and judgment. Examples are: Three Sample IENCAP MCQ Questions Question 1 A registered nurse is upset because of rude comments made about a client by the colleague. What is the first action the registered nurse should take in this situation? A. Report the colleague’s comments about the client to the unit manager. B. Tell the colleague to self-report the comment as professional misconduct. C. Discuss why this type of comment is inappropriate with the colleague. Answer: C. (Demonstrates an attempt at collaborative problem solving strategies, including conflict resolution. Demonstrates a professional presence and models professional behaviour. Nurses are expected to work collaboratively to solve workplace conflicts.) Question 2 A registered nurse disagrees with the social worker’s discharge plan for a client. What should the registered nurse do? A. Review the recommendations with the social worker providing insight into discharge plan. B. Partner with the social worker to integrate individual views into the discharge plan. C. Offer suggestions to the social worker regarding the discharge plan. D. Inform the social worker that the registered nurse understands the discharge plan best. Answer: B. (Conflict among colleagues can have an indirect influence on the therapeutic nurse-client relationship. Nurses are expected to inform the health care provider of their concern. Nurses must participate and contribute to health care team development through shared problem-solving, and decision-making.) Question 3 A new nurse wants a day off from the hospital where she works but has been denied vacation by her employer. Which organization (group, institution, association) could the nurse use for help in this matter? A. Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario B. College of Nurses of Ontario C. Ontario Nurses’ Association Answer: C. (ONA deals with contract and workplace issues. You could also find more online just as I copied the above from Google. All the best

If you're a nurse from your country and currently residing in Canada, you can work as HCA, PSW or wherever you like before becoming Canadian RN while waiting for your NNAS advisory report and decision to write your Nclex from your regulatory board. Being a nurse from back home, you just need to register with HCA directory board of your province, no need to do any HCA course before you practice. Hope this helps

​@@nurseo3408 you are knowledgeable ❤.May God bless you

@kenkwanzi-by9dz amen, thanks, and I appreciate your love.

I'd advise you evaluate anything nursing specifically related like RN, BNSc, MSc. Diploma like RM, RPHN, RPON, etc doesn't really matter.

@@nurseo3408 thank you so much ma 😍

Yes, if you're using NNAS.

Absolutely 💯 You can either begin your nnas application with your diploma or wait to get your Bachelors so as to boost your report percentage

@@nurseo3408but we still need to get a job after obtaining the RN license. What do you think in your opinion is best for a graduate with 1 year experience?

If you're from one of the countries listed on nova scotia website, then you don't need proof of English proficiency.

Am from The Gambia, so which province can I go to for me not to do ILETS ?

This is pure scam, no one helps with Nclex, it a computer adaptive test that sets questions based on your ability.

Yes, you can use Wes for your nursing credential evaluation as well, same report you got for immigration purposes can be used for nursing, just need upgrade

​@@nurseo3408 so after the WES one can decide to apply from Nigeria right? And pls I didn't understand the upgrade u are talking about.I also Have advanced diploma in opthalmic nursing.graduated last year can I add it to the form am filling before sending to WES? Am a RNM.

You can apply if you have your nursing license

@@nurseo3408 I live trinidad and tobago in the Caribbean I have an associate degree in nursing and a post basic in critical care nursing. I have 15yrs working experience. After seeing you videos I am torn I dunno if to try my luck and go through nnas or sit the us nclex and go through that route.

@Marli Brown NNAS is a must for all international student to pass through in order to evaluate their education and work experience from the country to see if it's comparable to Canadian standard. Going through cgfns will only shorten your RN licensure process in Canada so I'd advise if you have the financial capability to go ahead, get att with board of Nursing in US and transfer to CNO of Ontario. If you need further information pls message me on my ig handle @o_funky1

Well, with or without BNSc, you'll be allowed to write Nclex from the US as long as you're in good standing with your nursing regulatory board in your country. Going through US route seems better and more economical than starting BNSc in canada. Although, you'll still need to do that later cos most employers, including government, give preferences to degree holders. You can start your CGFNS application at any time and anywhere. Going through NNAS now is a waste of money as there are other provinces that you can register with directly without going through credentials evaluation body- Alberta, Nova scotia nursing regulatory board are few ones that I can suggest now but you will have good luck with them if you've cleared your Nclex from the state. Hope this helps.

@@nurseo3408 Thank you so much sis!🙏🙏 Please I’ll need some guidance during this process, Can I reach out to you on Instagram? I saw a comment where you told someone to reach out to you I would really love to get more information about the CGFNS and the NCLEX in general

@@ekimorah7502 absolutely on ig @ o_funky1

After downloading the forms, you can send it through mail to your employer, schools and nursing body but it has to be sent back to NNAS after filling through courier directly back from them and not you.

No, you can write it in any country that administer the exam, UK, US, South Africa, Australia etc

PGD program will enable you to migrate as a student, but it's different from getting your license. You need to determine which nursing regulatory board you want to register with, then apply for licensure with them. For Ontario, you can consider CNO, but you'll need credential assessment with NNAS before being allowed to apply with CNO. There are other regulatory bodies you can try that are less expensive, e.g, CRNA, NSCN. Let me know if this answers your question

Temporarily, you can apply for jobs as PSW or HCA depending on what's called in BC while waiting for BCCNM decision. If you're still in your country, I'd advise you quickly work as a Nurse even if it's just for a month to ensure you have recent practice hours otherwise you might be stuck providing safe practice hours to BCCNM.

Thank you for your kind reply Mam.I had a Wes report with this can I directly apply to BCCNM.without going NNAS bcz now BC accept the Wes report.but my doubt in WES they assess educational assessment and giving report.then wt abt employment history details everything.in my case last 4yrs of experience gap.if i starts to work in my home country for 3 -4 months sufficient for me to that will fulfill my practice hours.

@💞Vinoeswar💞 yes, if you have Wes report, you'll need to apply to NCAS first @www.ncasbc.ca, submit your wes report, proof of English proficiency and you might be required to do competency assessment (ncas decides). While waiting for NCAS report, apply to BCCNM and send the following to IENapplication@bccnm.ca, you'll need the following 1. Application for ien registration at no cost. 2. A copy of your Resume or CV After Submitting these, a member of the registration services will review your documents to see if additional information is needed BCCNM will then evaluate your NCAS report and make their decision either to grant you provisional eligibility to write Nclex RN, Rex-pn or go for bridging depending on the % of gaps identified. Hope this helps

Thanks for watching. Do you have BNSc or diploma in Nursing

@@nurseo3408 yes ma I just finished here in Nigeria So I kinda confused and would love your guidance

@@AspkingGAG asking if you completed BNSc or diploma in Nursing to guide you in the choice of program selection

@AspkingGAG if you've done your BNSc before, then you can apply to college and do any of the following courses. Mental health and addiction Palliative management Gerontology etc...

@@nurseo3408 the only one I did was the 3 year course RN diploma Am asking if I was to come to canada to further my nursing to be recognized by Canada standard what should I apply for Should it be pgd or BScn cause I just check and now understand that RN IS NOT BSCN

Well, things have changed for good more than before. You can now register with Nova scotia college of nursing or College of registered Nurses of Alberta without going through credentials evaluation body. Once you've gotten your Canadian RN license from either of the 2 mentioned provinces, you can then transfer to any province of your choice. NSCN reg.fee is cheaper compared to CRNA anyway, so I'd advise that you reg. with NSCN.

Yes, you can work temporarily as HCA while working towards achieving your RN license but you might possibly need bridging program or professional exam like Arnap or OSCE before you are eligible to take your Nclex

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