There seems to be a lot of confusion and repetition on this forum regarding the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination. The most frequently asked questions and their replies have been compiled for you here. What is the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination? The CRNE is the

national licensing examination for Canadian nursing school graduates and nurses from other countries who wish to practice nursing in Canada. The exam is designed to test basic competencies expected of a beginner registered nurse in Canada. It is a paper and pencil examination comprised of about 200 questions. The exam will include a number of experimental questions that will not count toward your score. Currently the exam is entirely composed of multiple choice questions and the time limit if 4 hours.

What resources should I use when studying for the exam? The Canadian Nurses Association offers two resources, Canadian Registered Nurse Exam Prep Guide and the LeaRN™ CRNE Readiness Test. The can be purchased through the CNA office. Lippincott's CRNE Prep Guide and Mosby's Prep Guide for the Canadian RN Exam are two other excellent choices. These books are available through Amazon and Chapters-Indigo. None of them are cheap, but they're worth the money.

How is the exam scored? For multiple choice questions there is only one correct response for each question. There may be responses that are similar or contain partially correct responses, but there will only be one absolutely correct response and each correct response is given one mark. The multiple choice section is marked by computer scan. The short answer questions have three parts. Scoring is performed by a team of content experts based on the presence of correct responses matching those on the scorer's list of acceptable responses. Marks are awarded on a scale from 0-3; part marks are possible for partially correct responses. However, multiple choice and short answer questions are weighted identically so in order to receive a mark for a short answer question, all responses must be correct. The two parts are scored separately; the total number of points achieved on the short answer questions are added up then divided by 3 to obtain the aggregate score for that section. The two sections are then added together to obtain the final mark. 

What's a passing mark on the CRNE? The standard passing score ranges from 59-68%. BUT the standard passing score is determined by the level of difficulty of the exam as established by the CRNE examination committee. Each exam is set by the committee using a pool of thousands of stock questions created by nursing educators across the country. The pool of questions is constantly changing, as is the composition of the exam. No two exams are ever more than superficially similar. The actual mark achieved only matters as it compares to the standard set for that specific

exam. Results are reported to the candidate as either "pass" or "fail". Occasionally the CNA will provide a score to the failing candidate in an effort to assist with succeeding on subsequent attempts but generally speaking you will not receive a score.

How do I apply to write the CRNE? Only new Canadian nursing school graduates apply to write the CRNE. If the applicant is a nurse educated outside of Canada (IEN), the candidate isn't applying to write the CRNE, but rather applying for a permit to practice nursing in the province where they live or wish to live. The College of Registered Nurses for the province will assess the candidate's education as compared to the provincially accepted standard, which is not required for new graduates of local nursing schools. If the candidate's educational preparation is acceptable, they are given permission to write the exam, after which they may apply for full licensure in that province. If the candidate's education and/or experience is not equivalent to the province's standard there are additional steps the IEN must take before permission will be granted. The deadline for applications to write (which must include payment of all fees) is usually 90 days prior to the exam date. If you choose to rescedule your exam, it must be done in writing. There is a cancellation fee, depending on the province you're writing in that can range from 25-50% of the exam fee; how much they keep will be based on how close to the exam date you contact them to reschedule. If you wait until the last minute (<7 days before the exam date) you will lose the entire fee.

Why does it take so long to get the results? When I wrote the NCLEX I had my results in a week. The NCLEX is administered completely differently than the CRNE. It is a computerized exam that is graded as it's being written. The results are electronically communicated with the board of nursing from which the candidate received authorization to write from. Once the BON has the results the candidate can have the results. In Canada, the paper and pencil format slows things down. There are only a limited number of testing locations in each province due to population concentrations. All exams are then submitted by mail to the Canadian Nurses' Association in Ottawa to be scored. The scoring does not begin until all 10 provinces and 3 territories have submitted their exams. Once the scoring is done, the results are collated by province and then communicated by mail with the College of Nursing in the province where the candidate wrote the exam. The province is then responsible for communicating the results by mail to the candidate. The process usually takes between 4 and 8 weeks, depending on the time of year and the volume of exams submitted. 

Why does it seem like the results are staggered? BC had their results early this year and Ontario always seems to get theirs last, even though the CNA is in Ottawa. It would make sense that Ontario would get their results

FIRST! You can blame Canada Post for some of that. The results are mailed to all of the Colleges at the same time. How many times each package is handled depends on how many postal substations it passes through before it gets to its destination. I've seen it take a week for something to go from my home in a suburb of Edmonton to an address a 20 minute drive away (having gone through two substations and one main post office), and I've seen it take less than 2 days for something to go from Winnipeg to Montreal (one substation and one main post office). Another HUGE factor is the number of results each College handles. Ontario is the most populous province and thus can be expected to have the greatest number of people writing and the greatest number or results to examine, document, collate and send out. The speed of all of this depends on how many people they employ to do the work. Where does the money to pay these people come from? All those fees they charge applicants. Ontario charges some of the lowest fees in Canada... do the math.

What happens if I fail the exam? That depends on the province. Some will allow the candidate to continue to work as a graduate nurse as long as their temporary permit is kept current. Others will revoke the temporary permit as soon as they know the candidate has failed. To find out how the provinces will respond, look at the sticky linking to the Colleges of Nursing. 

How many chances to I get to pass? No province will allow more than three attempts. The majority will require the passing of a nursing refresher course after the second unsuccessful attempt before giving permission to write the third time. Three strikes and you go back to nursing school or choose another profession.

If I fail the third time, can't I just be a practical nurse? No, not automatically. The College of Practical Nurses in your province will determine what you will have to do to qualify to write their exam. (Yes, more exams.) LPNs/ RPNs are regulated health professions just as registered nurses are, and are held to the requirements set out in provincial legislation. And it's entirely possible that if you weren't able to pass the CRNE, you might not be able to pass the CLPNE either. 

I've already passed the NCLEX. Why do I have to write the CRNE?The NCLEX has nothing to do with Canadian nursing regulation at all. The exams are very different in many ways. Canada has a single payer health care system; we take a different approach to health promotion and preventive medicine. The CRNE focuses on those competencies that will aid the candidate to integrate into the Canadian health care system and contains a large psychosocial component. There is much less concentration on clinical knowledge and pathophysiology of diesase and more on communication and

primary care. A candidate could answer 265 NCLEX questions correctly and still fail the CRNE.

How can I get more information? Contact the College of Nursing in your province, or contact the Canadian Nurses' Association.http://www.cna-aiic.ca/cna/default_e.aspx or read this fact sheet: https://www.crnbc.ca/Registration/Lists/RegistrationResources/CRNEInfoBrochure.pdf

Visas/work permitsAnyone wishing to enter Canada to work must have the relevant visa to do so.Various forms of visas and work permits are available depending on your length of stay in the country and personal crudentials.Excellent information and course of action in gaining such a visa is available from:

The Canadian High Commission,Immigration Division,38, Grosvenor Street,London,W1X 0AA

Or visit the Canadian High Commission website @ www.canada.org.uk

CNATS examninationThis examination is only held in Canada and is run four times a year, usually in January, June, August and October. Check with the relevant provincial authority as this may not always be the case.The exam consists of around 300 multiple choice questions, and is divided into two books, one book is written in the morning and another is written in the afternoon. Three hours is given to complete each book.Further information and guidelines concerning this exam is available on theCanadian Nurses' Association website @ www.cna-nurses.ca

Temporary LicencesEach Provincial authority has its own regulations on nursing temporary licences, and it may be possible in some Provinces to practise on a temporary licence until you pass the CNATS exam. In other cases a Temporary Licence will only be isssued after the exam has been

taken. Again it is important to contact the relevant authority to find out their own procedure.

LIST OF PROVINCES: http://career-advice.monster.ca/career-development/education-training/canadian-accreditation-for-international-registered-nurses/article.aspx

NEW BRUNSWICK:Internationally Educated Applicants

Nurses who are applying for registration in New Brunswick who completed their education in another country must meet the standards set by the NANB in order to practise nursing in New Brunswick. This does not apply if already registered in another Canadian province.

To be eligible to apply for registration in New Brunswick, you must have:

1. provided proof of English and/or French fluency;

2. completed an approved nursing education program equivalent to that of a New Brunswick nursing graduate;

3. provided proof of competence to practise as a nurse such as nursing education, examination results, registration, practice hours in the previous five years, and employment references,

4. registrations in good standing from other jurisdictions.

ApplicationDownload application package. The package includes the following forms:1. IEN application for registration in New Brunswick

2. List of approved language tests

3. Declaration of Employment and References

4. Verification of Original Registration

5. Verification of Current Registration

6. Professional References (2)

7. Confirmation of hours

8. Nursing Education information

The amount of the non-refundable processing fee is listed on the application form and must be included with the application.

You must list your current full name and any former names on your application form. You must provide an original document or notarized copies as proof of each name listed. Acceptable documents are listed on the application form.  Include your proof of identity with your application form.

Language FluencyLanguage fluency tests are required for all IENs whose first language is not English or French. Refer to the list of NANB approved language tests. Test scores must be current (within the last two years) and must be submitted directly to NANB by the testing Agency.Effective July 1, 2011, NANB will only accept the following two English proficiency tests:

 Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN)

 International English Language Testing System (IELTS – Academic Version) 

 Test d’évaluation de français (TEF)

Basic Nursing EducationIENs must have completed an approved nursing program that included both theoretical and clinical preparation in the following fields: medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, and psychiatric nursing.

IENs must request their School of Nursing send the following information to NANB:

An official transcript

A short description of the content of each nursing courses; and

The Nursing Education information form.

If your nursing education was obtained through more than one school, please ask each school to forward a transcript.

Proof of Competence to PractiseIENs must have initially registered or authorized to practise nursing by examination in the country where the nursing program was completed.  A verification of original and current registration must be forwarded to NANB.

Complete the declaration of employment and references form and submit with the application form.

The professional references (two) must be submitted directly to NANB from your last nursing employer.

Please Note:

NANB will only keep documents from individuals who have not yet applied, or whose application for registration is incomplete for a period of six months.

APPLICATION PACKAGE:

http://www.nanb.nb.ca/downloads/IEN%20Finale%20-E(6).pdf

Fee Schedule

2012 Schedule Fees

Registration (Jan 1–Dec 31) $445.16

Registration (July 1–Dec 31) $267.10

Registration (Oct 1–Dec 31) $133.55

Late/Lapsed Registration Add $56.50

Non-practising $45.20

Non-practising with CNA Fees $107.29

Late Non-practising Add $11.30

SITE:

http://www.nanb.nb.ca/

ALBERTA:Internationally Educated ApplicantsTo be eligible to practice as a registered nurse in Alberta, you must obtain a

practice permit from the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta

(CARNA). Obtaining a CARNA practice permit is a three step process. The first step

for all internationally educated nurse applicants is to submit an application for

assessment of eligibility for registration to CARNA.

Before you print and complete the application package below, please consider the

following important factors related to applying for assessment of eligibility for

registration:

If English is not your first language, do not apply until you can provide

evidence of having achieved acceptable scores on one of the English language tests

accepted by CARNA. Applicants may be required to provide updated scores if test

scores become more than two years old at any time during the application process.

If you completed your initial nursing education program outside of

Canada, you must be able to provide CARNA with evidence of registration as a

registered nurse in the country where you completed your initial registered nurse

education program.

If you have applied for assessment or registration with any other Canadian

health care regulatory body, you will be required to notify CARNA.

Do not translate any documents into English. Submit all supporting documents in

their original format. If CARNA requires any documents to be translated, we will

advise you of how to arrange for an approved translation and for payment of fees

for translation services.

To avoid unnecessary delays in reviewing your application, ensure that your

name and date of birth are recorded accurately and consistently on all your

documents.

If you were educated as a Licensed Practical Nurse or an Enrolled Nurse, you

may want to also check the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta

If you were educated as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse or a Registered

Mental Health Nurse, check the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of

Alberta

If you were educated as a Registered Midwife you may want to check with

the Alberta Association of Midwives

Application and Registration RequirementsInternational Applicants/Application and Registration Requirements

Are you Ready to Apply to CARNA for Assessment?

Take the >>IEN Self-Assessment<<   questionnaire to help you decide if you are

ready to apply for CARNA assessment of your eligibility. 

Application and Registration Requirements

A CARNA practice permit is required to legally practice as a registered nurse in

Alberta. The following provides a summary of registration and application

requirements for internationally educated nurses who have in interest in obtaining a

CARNA practice permit. For more details on nursing regulation in Alberta and

registration requirements please refer to Registration Requirements in Alberta.

Application and registration requirements in Alberta include:

1. English language competence evidence

2. Identity confirmation

3. Graduation from a generalist registered nursing education program (educational

transcripts)

4. Achievement of registered nurse registration (registration verifications from

licensing bodies)

5. Good character, reputation evidence (registration is in good standing; and

applicant declaration)

6. Currency of nursing practice (applicant documentation of nursing

practice/experience)

7. Fitness to practice (applicant declaration)

8. Evidence of substantially equivalent competence to that expected of the RN in

Alberta

9. Passing the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE)  

10. Satisfactory Alberta employer reference(s)

There are three (3) steps in the registration process for an internationally

educated nurse (IEN) to become a Registered Nurse in Alberta.

Step One: Apply for assessment of eligibility for registration in Alberta

The assessment looks at whether an IEN applicant possesses the competencies to

fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the RN in the Canadian health care system and

determines whether the IEN is eligible to proceed with completing registration

requirements. Under Alberta legislation and regulations an IEN applicant is assessed

for substantially equivalent competence to that expected of the Alberta

graduate and the registered nurse in Alberta. The expected competencies are

outlined in the CARNA Entry to Practice Competencies document

The Application for Assessment of Eligibility for Registration

All required documentation must be received by CARNA before the assessment

process begins.

During assessment, an applicant may be required to complete a Substantially

Equivalent Competency (SEC) assessment. This assessment occurs in Alberta

at one of the IEN Assessment Centres of Mount Royal University.

At the end of the assessment process, CARNA notifies the applicant

whether or not they are eligible to proceed with meeting the requirements for

registration as a registered nurse in Alberta.

The possible assessment decisions are:

i. The applicant is currently eligible to write the CRNE and eligible to hold

temporary registration, allowing them to work as a graduate nurse while

completing the remaining requirements for registration outlined in Step

Two. This decision is made when substantially equivalent competence is

determined following review of application documents or as established through the

results of a SEC assessment.

In some cases, the applicant is notified of their eligibility for restricted

temporary registration and a restricted temporary permit. The applicant will be

permitted to work as a graduate nurse with very specific restrictions on their

practice. Certain conditions, which may include completing a SEC assessment

and/or additional nursing education, must be met within defined time frames

before they will be eligible to proceed write the CRNE. 

ii. Eligibility for registration is deferred.The applicant must successfully

complete additional nursing education assigned by CARNA before they will

be eligible to complete the remaining requirements for registration

outlined in Step Two.Additional education is required to address any competency

gaps found in nursing theory or skills or currency of practice found during the

review of application documents or as established through the results of a SEC

assessment.

iii. The application is refused and the applicant is not eligible for

registration. This decision is made when nursing education and/or registration

status do not meet CARNA's application requirements or if extensive competency

gaps are identified during the review of application documentation or as established

through the results of a SEC assessment.

Step Two: Successfully completing the remaining requirements for

registration as a registered nurse

This step includes:

Passing the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE) in not more

than 3 attempts,

and

Demonstrating safe, competent, ethical nursing practice by working as a

graduate nurse in Alberta with a temporary permit and obtaining

satisfactory employer reference(s). Applicants apply for a temporary

permit in order to work as a graduate nurse.

Holding temporary registration is not required to write the CRNE. However, since

the CRNE can only be written in Canada, temporary registration allows the applicant

to work while preparing for and sitting the examination.

Temporary registration can be held for not more than a total of 18 months

regardless of whether the temporary registration is with or without restrictions.

Step Three: Applying for RN registration with CARNA

On completing the requirements of Step Two, the applicant is eligible to apply for

full registered nurse (RN) registration and a full RN practice permit with CARNA.

Application and Registration Process Timelines: An application for

assessment and/or registration with CARNA will be considered lapsed if

there is no evidence of progress toward meeting application and/or

registration requirements for two (2) years. This includes acting on eligibility

to write the CRNE and/or applying for a temporary practice permit. To reactivate a

lapsed file, an applicant will be required to submit a new application and fee and

updated documentation. File documents will be securely destroyed after six (6)

years of inactivity (four (4) years after the date they are considered lapsed).

 

SITE:

http://www.nurses.ab.ca/Carna/index.aspx

SASKATSCHEWANWelcome to the section of our website for applicants educated outside of Canada. We are pleased to provide you with information about initial registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association (SRNA).To practise nursing in Saskatchewan, you must be registered and licenced to practise nursing with the SRNA. Only if you have a licence to practise nursing can you call yourself, or be employed as, a "nurse", "registered nurse", "graduate nurse", or "registered nurse (nurse practitioner)".The application fee for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) is $500 plus GST.Applications will remain valid for one (1) year from the date of the last contact by the applicant. Last contact shall be defined as the provision of documentation/information to support the application process. Regulations and entry requirements are subject to bylaw and policy changes.Acceptable English language test results must remain current throughout the application and exam process until RN licensure has been obtained. See Acceptable English Tests.

IEN: Requirements

EducationGraduation from a basic nursing education program at a post-secondary level that included theoretical and clinical experience in medicine, surgery, obstetrics (maternity), pediatrics (children's nursing), psychiatry (mental health), as well as gerontology and community health.

Registration where EducatedYou must have been registered in good standing in the jurisdiction where you were educated as a nurse.

Registration in Good StandingYou must be registered in good standing in the jurisdiction where you most recently worked as a nurse.

Language ProficiencyEnglish is the primary language used in health care in Saskatchewan. We require that you are proficient in English to ensure safe nursing practice.

Good CharacterYou will answer good character questions on our Application for Assessment form and provide any relevant explanation. We will also get an employer reference and follow up with any concerns about good character.

Hours of PracticeIn the last five years, you must have either: worked at least 1125 hours of nursing practice; or graduated from an approved nursing education program; or

completed an approved nursing re-entry program (i.e. SIAST Nursing Re-entry Program or equivalent).

Continuing CompetenceContinuing competence is defined as the ongoing ability of a registered nurse to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, judgement and personal attributes required to practise safely and ethically in a designated role and setting. In Saskatchewan, the Continuing Competence Program has four components: personal assessment, feedback, learning plan and evaluation. You must have fulfilled the continuing competence requirements of the jurisdiction where you most recently practised registered nursing.

Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE)Once we have approved your application, you can apply to write the CRNE. You have to pass the CRNE to register as a RN in Saskatchewan. (If you were registered in the

United States by the National League for Nursing State Board Test Pool examination before 1970, you do not have to write the CRNE.)

IEN: Instructions to Apply

1. Application to SRNA

Read all instructions before you apply.The application fee for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) is $500 plus GST.Acceptable English language test results must remain current throughout the application and exam process until the licensure has been obtained. See acceptable English Tests.Applications will remain valid for one (1) year from the date of the last contact by the applicant. Last contact shall be defined as the provision of documentation/information to support the application process. Regulations and entry requirements are subject to bylaw and policy changes.Download complete application package, or if you prefer to have a package mailed to you contact us .Send to SRNA: Application for Assessment Internationally Educated Nurses .  Non-refundable fee of $525.00, payable in Canadian funds. We accept money

orders, cheques, Visa or MasterCard. Please do not send cash in the mail.Credit Card Payment Form

2. Documents and Credentials

Documents from ApplicantSend to SRNA: Copy of your current licence to practise nursing. Copies of your birth certificate and all change of name documentation, including

marriage certificate(s), and a copy of one extra piece of identification, preferably your passport. All documents must be clear and easy to read.

Resume (optional).

RN Employment/Education History .

Competency Assessment Declaration .

Consent Form to Obtain Employment Verification Information .  You must give your most recent RN employer's contact information. We will send the consent

form with a reference questionnaire to your most recent RN employer, who must return it directly to our office.

Documents from SourceAll envelopes must clearly show that these documents were mailed directly from the organizations to SRNA, or we will need to request authenticity and your application will be delayed.Send the Verification of Original Registration/Licensure form and required fee to the regulatory body in the jurisdiction where you got your basic nursing education and first registration.They will fill in their section and return the form directly to our office.Send the Verification of Current/Most Recent Registration/Licensure form and required fee to the regulatory body in the jurisdiction where you most recently worked as an RN. They will fill in their section and return it directly to our office.*If your original and current/most recent registrations are in the same jurisdiction, we only require the regulatory body to fill in the Verification of Current/Most Recent Registration/Licensure form and return it directly to our office.Send the Request for Basic Nursing Education Transcript form to your school of nursing. If you took a portion of your nursing education (e.g. midwifery) at a different school, also ask for those transcripts. The school(s) should send the completed request form and official transcripts directly to our office. If you are unsure if your education will meet our requirements, also ask your school to send course descriptions.English Language - Primary language is defined as, the language you learned at home in childhood or it is the language which you identify as knowing best and being most comfortable with and is the language primarily used for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  If English is not your primary language, an acceptable English language test will be required.  All English language test results must be sent to SRNA directly from the testing agency.  Test scores are valid for two years from the date the test was taken. See acceptable English TestsWhen we receive your application and fee, SRNA will: Open a file and collect documents. Send a reference questionnaire to your most recent RN employer.

Assess documents, check for authenticity, and ask for clarification or additional information as needed.

At the time of assessment, send you a checklist showing documents received and outstanding.

The SRNA may determine that you need to complete a Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC) Assessment. The SEC Assessment involves a paper and pencil exam, clinical lab and case management situations designed to allow you to demonstrate your ability to meet the competencies expected of a graduate nurse in Saskatchewan.  The SEC Assessment must be completed in Regina.  If competency gaps are identified, remedial education will be required prior to becoming eligible to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE).

Your application is confidential. We will only release status information to a third party (e.g. recruiter, spouse, friend or employer) if you have sent us a signed letter authorizing SRNA to release information to that party.If you move, contact us with your new address.If you change your name, send us a clear copy of your change of name documentation/marriage certificate.Applications will remain valid for one (1) year from the date of the last contact by the applicant. Last contact shall be defined as the provision of documentation/information to support the application process. Regulations and entry requirements are subject to bylaw and policy changes.

3. Additional Training (if required)

If you are required to take a competency assessment, additional theory and/or clinical instruction may be required as determined by the assessment.If you do not meet the requirement for hours of practice, you will be required to take a nursing education program.There is an optional Orientation to Nursing in Canada for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) program available through SIAST in Saskatchewan. This is an applied certificate program designed to assist IENs in making the transition to nursing in Canada. The theory component of the program is designed for distance delivery so you may begin the program in your home country. Booklist

Length: Equivalent to 32 weeks of full-time study

You will have three years to complete the program.

Program DetailsStart Date(s): September to May (ongoing)

For more information concerning this program, contact oncien@siast.sk.ca. For individual course fee information, contact Cindy Waugh at            (306) 798-4258     

Admission Requirements

Evidence of English language proficiency as determined by the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association (SRNA)

A letter from the SRNA recommending the candidate for the ONCIEN program and indicating the English language proficiency test and score

Note 

The pre-requisite for NRSG 224 (Communications 1) is Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 (8 for listening).

Current immunization and current CPR Health Care Provider "C" AED or equivalent are required prior to participating in the clinical experience.

First Qualified/First AdmittedThe First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake. 

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year. 

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

Tuition and Fees

Application fees are due with application.

These fees are due at the time of registration.

1. Tuition2. Administrative fees 3. Program and course fees 4. Students' association fees

Service fees apply directly to the user of the service

For current tuition and other assessed fees, select the applicable SIAST main campus schedule:

SIAST Kelsey Campus (Saskatoon) Schedule (pdf)SIAST Palliser Campus (Moose Jaw) Schedule (pdf)SIAST Wascana Campus (Regina) Schedule (pdf)SIAST Woodland Campus (Prince Albert) Schedule (pdf)

International students can search or browse by program to reference approximate costs for tuition and fees.

Payment Options

1.  mySIAST If you are new to SIAST, you will have access to mySIAST approximately one week prior

to your program start date Payments are accepted and processed by a secure third-party payment processor

operating under an agreement with SIAST to process electronic payments on its behalf. Visa and MasterCard are accepted and payments can be made directly from your bank account using Interac Online if you bank with a participating financial institution

You’ll need your credit card number, credit card ID (3-4 digit security number), expiration date and billing address

Login to mySIAST, Students tab, Online Administrative Services, Student Services, Student Records and Account Summary/Pay Fees

Follow steps and print confirmation

2.  At your bank or credit union

You can pay at your financial institution by using Internet banking, telephone banking or by visiting in person. Add SIAST as a payee with your bank or credit union. Once you have registered SIAST with your bank, you can use your 9 digit SIAST ID number as your account number for making payments. Allow up to two business days for bank processing before your payment is credited to your student account at SIAST. Please ensure with your bank that your daily withdrawal limit can accommodate payment.

3.  Visit Registration Services

Pay at any main campus and pay by cheque (made payable to SIAST) cash, debit, Visa or MasterCard

4.  Installment Plan

Students enrolled in certificate and diploma programs may pay their tuition and program fees in two installments as follows:

the first installment is due at the time of registration the second installment is due on or before a date determined by Registration

Services (normally January 15)    If the installment plan option is exercised, a deferred payment of tuition charge is applied

in accordance with Tuition and Fees Policy G-3.3. International students are eligible for the installment plan option provided it is endorsed

by the International Education department.

The installment plan option is not available to: students who are paying through a student loan or other funding agency whereby tuition

and fees are paid directly to SIAST students who are enrolled in an applied certificate program, except for students enrolled

in applied certificate programs that exceed a 20-week time frame

students in a Co-operative Education program if the second installment would be due during a work term

Late Payment ChargeA late payment charge will be assessed on past-due accounts.  The interest rate charged will be reviewed annually by our Finance and Administration department. 

Failure to pay tuition and other assessed fees may result in students being excluded from class and will result in the placement of a financial hold on the student account, meaning:

students may not apply or register at any SIAST campus until the past-due account has been paid

transcripts, grades, certificates or diplomas and any other completion documentation will be withheld until full payment is made

Administrative Fees

Administrative fees are due at the time of registration.

A non-refundable administrative fee of $0.64 per credit unit is paid by all students admitted to a SIAST program. Administrative fees help cover the costs associated with student ID cards, transcripts, transfer credits, PLAR applications and graduations.

Basic Education and Skills Training programs are exempt from administrative fees.

Application Fees

Application fees are due with application.

Application fees cover the cost of processing applications and documents associated with the admission process. A non-refundable application fee must be submitted with each application for admission to a SIAST program:

$50 for applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (landed immigrants)

$100 for international applicants $100 for applicants to the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing

program (one or more sites) (based on University of Regina fee structure)

Programs delivered through a regional college, Skills Training and Basic Education are exempt from SIAST application fees.

Program and Course Fees

Program and course fees are due at the time of registration. 

Program fees cover consumable and non-consumable costs incurred by students in a program that cannot be considered to be part of the general cost of education. Such fees cover a portion of the costs associated with print materials, laboratory classes and required camps or conferences.  

Students in Basic Education, cost recovery programs, and the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (SCBScN) are generally exempt from program fees.

SIAST Program Fees

Print Materials Fee: paid by all students admitted to core funded programs (includes students who are not part of the program, but who are taking courses in the program).  This fee includes the cost of print services and print materials that are not sold through the bookstore.

Exceptions apply.  Refer to SIAST Tuition and Fee Policy G-3.3 for complete details.

$1.50 per credit unit to a maximum of $35.00 for all applied certificate and advanced certificate programs, and $70.00 per year ($35.00 per semester) for all certificate or diploma programs.

Lab Fee: paid by all students admitted to core funded programs that have a lab component (includes students who are not part of the program, but who are taking courses in the program).  This fee covers costs associated with equipment repair and maintenance, high cost consumables, technology enhancements and safety ware).

Business: Core funded programs charge $1.25 per credit unit to a maximum of $30.00 per semester or $60.00 per academic year.

Community Services:

Exceptions apply. Refer to SIAST Tuition and Fee Policy G-3.3 for complete details.

Core funded certificate and diploma programs charge $2.25 per credit unit to a maximum of $61.00 per semester or $122.00 per academic year.

Core funded applied certificate

programs charge $2.25 per credit unit to a maximum of $61.00 per academic year.

Industrial: Core funded programs charge $2.25 per credit unit to a maximum of $61.00 per semester or $122.00 per academic year. The Auto Body Technician program does not have a set maximum.

Nursing:

Exceptions apply. Refer to SIAST Tuition and Fee Policy G-3.3 for complete details.

Programs charge $2.50 per credit unit to a maximum of $61.00 per semester or $122.00 per academic year.

Science and Health:

Exceptions apply.  Refer to SIAST Tuition and Fee Policy G-3.3 for complete details.

Core funded certificate and diploma programs charge $2.50 per credit unit to a maximum of $61.00 per semester or a maximum of $122.00 per academic year.

Core funded applied certificate programs charge $2.50 per credit unit to a maximum of $61.00.

Technology:

Exceptions  apply.  Refer to SIAST Tuition and Fee Policy G-3.3 for complete details.

Core funded applied certificate, certificate, diploma and advanced certificate programs charge $2.50 per credit unit to a maximum of $61.00 per semester or $122.00 per academic year.

Camp and Conference Fees: includes the cost of transportation, lodging and food for these events.

Fees differ for each event

Refer to Appendix C of the

SIAST Tuition and Fee Policy G-3.3

SIAST TuitionTuition is charged for providing the training and credentialing associated with a program.  Students are assessed tuition for courses taken as follows:

Core funded and Skills Training programs

$63 per credit unitThis rate applies to most programs. Refer to the tuition and fees schedules for program-specific tuition and other assessed fees.

Continuing Education programs and courses

Tuition as published

Cost recovery programs and courses

Tuition as published

Online programs and courses Tuition as published

International student tuition International students starting the same SIAST program in the same academic year are charged the same tuition differential. The tuition differential amount that an international student is initially charged remains constant during the student's normal program completion time. However, regular tuition increases apply.

Tuition for international students in the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program reflects the University of Regina's international tuition rates.

International students in continuing education programs are charged cost-recovery tuition rates.

Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing

University of Regina tuition

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition  (PLAR) assessment fees

Refer to Appendix E of the SIAST Tuition and Fee Policy G-3.3

Co-operative Education tuition

$607

Work experience 3 credit units

Tuition deposit (not applicable to Skills Training programs)

Tuition deposit for continuing education (permitted only for students waiting for student loan or sponsorship funding)

$300

$60 per course to a maximum of program tuition deposit amount

Extension to study time (core funded programs only)

2 credit units per week or part week

Students' Association Fees

Students who attend SIAST pay a non-refundable students' association fee.  The students' association fees are set annually by each students' association.  Payment of students' association fees is due at the time of registration.

Note: Students returning for one semester in a year are assessed half of the full-time fee.

Applied Certificate, Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma Programs (Includes continuing education daytime programs and credit Skills Training)

Students enrolled in certificate and diploma programs of 20 weeks or more in duration pay an annual full-time student fee. Students in programs of less than 20 weeks in duration pay an annual part-time fee.

SIAST Kelsey Campus (Saskatoon)programs 20 weeks or longer - $120part-time fee - $60

SIAST Palliser Campus (Moose Jaw)programs 20 weeks or longer - $110programs less than 20 weeks - $55

SIAST Wascana Campus (Regina)programs 20 weeks or longer - $95programs less than 20 weeks - $47.50

SIAST Woodland Campus (Prince Albert)programs 20 weeks or longer - $120part-time fee - $60

Basic Education Programs The Basic Education on-campus student fee is applied per seat purchased per year.

SIAST Kelsey Campus (Saskatoon) $120 SIAST Palliser Campus (Moose Jaw) $105 SIAST Wascana Campus (Regina) $95 SIAST Woodland Campus (Prince Albert) $120

Apprenticeship ProgramsStudents enrolled in apprenticeship programs pay this fee for each of levels I, II, III and IV:

SIAST Kelsey Campus (Saskatoon) (excluding online delivery) $30 SIAST Palliser Campus (Moose Jaw) (including online delivery) $25 SIAST Wascana Campus (Regina) (including online delivery) $20 SIAST Woodland Campus (Prince Albert) (excluding online delivery) $30

Continuing Education Evening/Distance Learning Programs or CoursesStudents enrolled in continuing education evening/distance learning programs or courses pay this fee per training day:

SIAST Kelsey Campus (Saskatoon) $0.25 SIAST Palliser Campus (Moose Jaw) $0.20 SIAST Wascana Campus (Regina)* for continuing education evening, distance and non-

credit daytime (one or two days) $0.20; for continuing education daytime courses credited to a program and non-credit Skills Training $0.65

SIAST Woodland Campus (Prince Albert) $0.25* External programs, groups or courses residing on campus are would be assessed per campus practice or policy (e.g., Vocational Transition Program).

Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN)

SIAST Kelsey Campus (Saskatoon)* Years 1 and 2 students TBD

SIAST Wascana Campus (Regina)* Years 1 and 2 students TBD

* Amount set in collaboration with the University of Regina Students' Union (URSU)

Health and Dental PlansStudents enrolled full-time in certificate and diploma programs of 20 weeks or more in length are assessed a combined Health and Dental Plan fee per year:

SIAST Kelsey Campus (Saskatoon) $218 SIAST Palliser Campus (Moose Jaw) $218 SIAST Woodland Campus (Prince Albert) $218

TO TRANSFER CREDITS: http://futurewww.siast.sk.ca/admissions/transfer_credit.shtml

Coursesexpand/contract all CLIN 209  Clinical ExperienceYour clinical experience will help you make the transition into clinical nursing in Canada. You will demonstrate competence in theoretical knowledge specific to the clinical area. To meet the clinical learning outcomes and perform a self-evaluation, effective communication skills are important. 

16.0 Credit Units240.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Clinical/Practicum-Individual 

Prerequisites:NRSG 223 Minimum Grade of P and NRSG 226 Minimum Grade of P

NRSG 200  Health Assessment 1Health Assessment 1 is the first of two courses that focus on the theory related to physical assessment. You will study interviewing techniques, history taking and a head-to-toe physical assessment. You will learn about assessment of the integumentary system, head and neck, breasts and axillae, lungs and thorax, and cardiovascular, peripheral vascular and lymphatic systems. 

3.0 Credit Units45.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual 

NRSG 201  Health Assessment 2

Building on the theory you learned in NRSG 200 (Health Assessment 1), you will continue to study the assessment of body systems. The course content includes assessment of the abdomen, musculoskeletal system, neurological system, male and female genitalia and rectum, adapting techniques of health assessment to other age groups and psychological and sociocultural assessment. 

2.0 Credit Units30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual 

Prerequisites:NRSG 200 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

NRSG 219  Nursing in Canada 1Your studies will focus on nursing in Canada. You will learn about the role of the nurse in primary health care and how nurses can influence the determinants of health to improve the health of Canadians. You will examine ways in which nurses can be sensitive to the diversity of their clients and how they can support First Nations communities and their traditional health care practices. You will be introduced to the key concepts associated with a systems approach to client safety. 

3.0 Credit Units45.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual 

NRSG 220  Nursing in Canada 2You will apply theory related to critical thinking, decision making and the nursing process. You will demonstrate reporting and recording in nursing, and teaching and learning. You will examine and solve legal and ethical issues in nursing. This is the second of two courses that focus on nursing in Canada. 

2.0 Credit Units30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual 

NRSG 221  Common Health ChallengesYou will focus on common health challenges that Canadians experience and the nursing care required to support clients (and their families) experiencing those health challenges. 

3.0 Credit Units45.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual, Online/Blackboard 

Prerequisites:PHAR 202 Minimum Grade of 60 and NRSG 201 Minimum Grade of 60 and NRSG 220 Minimum Grade of 60

NRSG 222  Caring for the Elderly ClientYou will review the growth and development of the older adult. You will explore issues related to older adults (including elder abuse and neglect, the caregiver role and institutionalization). You will examine drug-related issues affecting older adults. You will explore the nursing care required to support older adults (and their families) experiencing elder abuse and/or neglect, and loss, grief and/or death. 

2.0 Credit Units30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Correspondence 

Prerequisites:NRSG 220 Minimum Grade of 60

NRSG 223  Clinical Skills LabThe course will help you adapt your nursing skills to the techniques used in Canada. You will review and practice basic nursing skills (including general physical assessment techniques). 

5.0 Credit Units75.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Correspondence 

Prerequisites:NRSG 201 Minimum Grade of 60

NRSG 224  Communications 1You will learn and apply Canadian nursing language skills in conducting a nurse-client interview. You will study communication skills, culturally appropriate communication, confidentiality, effective interviewing techniques, assertive communication. 

2.0 Credit Units30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard 

CLB/Reading 7 and CLB/Listening 8

NRSG 225  Communications 2You will learn how to communicate effectively with other health care professionals and staff at work. You will also examine interpersonal and workplace communication skills. 

2.0 Credit Units30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard 

Prerequisites:NRSG 224 Minimum Grade of P

NRSG 226  Communications 3You will learn how to communicate effectively with patients and families. You will study the concepts of caring communication, health teaching, listening, attending and responding. Interactive activities will allow you an opportunity to apply theory. 

2.0 Credit Units30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard 

Prerequisites:NRSG 225 Minimum Grade of P

NRSG 251  Professional Nursing in CanadaYou will examine professional nursing in Canada. You will learn about the role of nursing in primary health care and how nurses can influence the determinants of health. You will review critical thinking, decision making, the nursing process and reporting and recording in nursing. You will identify legal and ethical issues that affect nurses in Canada. You will examine ways in which nurses can be sensitive to the diversity of their clients and how they can support First Nation communities and their traditional health care practices. 

5.0 Credit Units75.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Correspondence 

PHAR 202  Pharmacology ReviewYour studies will focus on a review of the basic principles of pharmacology and common medication classifications. You will explore general nursing roles and responsibilities related to drug administration in Canada. You will identify cultural factors influencing drug therapy. You will review adapting drug therapy for children and older adults, correct drug dosages and IV rate calculations. You will explore the phenomenon of pain and the implications for nursing care for clients experiencing pain. 

3.0 Credit Units45.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual 

Prerequisites:NRSG 220 Minimum Grade of 60

Graduation/Completion Requirements: Successful completion of all theory courses (except the Communications courses) with a grade of 60% or better

Successful completion of the Communications courses, skills lab and clinical experience is a pass-fail designation based on identified criteria

SITE OF SIAST: http://futurewww.siast.sk.ca/programs_courses_descriptions/IENAPCERT.shtml#

4. Write the CRNE

nce we receive all requirements and your application is approved, we will send you a package with applications for the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE) and a graduate nurse (GN) licence.Send to SRNA: Application for CRNE with fee; and Copy of current photo ID.

CRNE WritingsA candidate is allowed a total of three attempts to pass the CRNE. This includes all writings of the CRNE that may have been done in other Canadian jurisdictions. Please contact exams@srna.org  if you have any questions.

Examination Date

Deadline to Apply

Fee

February 1, 2012November 1, 2011

$539.10

June 6, 2012 March 6, 2012 $539.10October 3, 2012 July 3, 2012 $539.10You will need to bring two pieces of current photo ID to the exam, one of which must include your signature.If you have a disability that could affect your performance on the CRNE, special accomodation can be requested by contacting the SRNA at            306-359-4207      .  This request is subject to approval and must be made at least three (3) months prior to the examination.  This accomodation must have been provided to you throughout your nursing program or be a current diagnosed disablility.

5. Licences and Fees

Graduate Nurse (GN) LicenceThe GN licence is a temporary, four-month licence with two possible four-month extensions. You must be scheduled to write the CRNE in order to be eligible for a GN

licence or extension. Once you have passed the CRNE, the GN licence is no longer available.To Apply for a GN LicenceSend to SRNA: Application for Graduate Nurse Licence with the fee; and The date you would like it to be effective.

It is your responsibility to confirm that your GN Licence has been issued before  you begin work. You and your nurse manager or employer may confirm your GN registration using our Verification Serivice. Select the name and date of birth option. Practiceing without a licence is a violation of The Registered Nurses Act, 1988 and there is no liability coverage through CNPS for either yourself or your employer. Please Contact   Us  is you require further assistance.We will mail a licence and receipt to you after the effective date.If you will not be working in Saskatchewan before you pass the CRNE, you do not need to apply for a GN licence.GNs and RNs are required to participate in the Continuing Competence Program. See our Online Tutorial and documents . Graduate Nurse (GN) Licence Extensions and Scope of PracticeRegistered Nurse (RN) LicenceOnce you pass the CRNE, we will send you instructions to register as a RN in Saskatchewan.

SRNA Fee Schedule - 2012RN Licences expire November 30, 2012Fees Include GST

  100%Dec 1 - May 31

60%June 1 - Aug 31

40%Sept 1 - Nov 30

Practising 535.50 321.30 214.20Practising with CNA Deduction 477.80 263.60 156.50Non-Practising to Practising 498.75 284.55 177.45Non-Practising to Practising with CNA 441.05 226.85 119.752012 Canadian Graduates 267.75 267.75 214.20Temporary Grad Nurse licence - 4 Months 178.50Non-Practising Membership 36.75Retired Membership-one time fee 52.50

CRNE - RN Exam 539.10CNPE - RN(NP) Exam 1321.83Verifications 26.25Transfer of Documents 52.50

IEN: Resources to Prepare for the CRNE

CRNE Prep Guide 5th Edition LeaRN Readiness Test

CNA has released a second version of the CRNE Readiness Test to give candidates an additional opportunity to prepare for the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE). Both versions are online and complement the CRNE Prep Guide, as well as other resources used to prepare for the exam. Each Readiness Test offers candidates 100 multiple-choice questions that match the difficulty and format of the actual CRNE. The questions are drawn from previous exams but are different from those in the CRNE Prep Guide. Candidates who take the Readiness Test receive their overall score, correct answers with rationales and references, as well as a performance profile showing their strengths and weaknesses based on the CRNE competencies. CRNE section of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) website SRNA Standards and Foundation Competencies for the Practice of Registered

Nurses, Effective March 1, 2007

CNA Code of Ethics

Booklist for the Nursing Re-entry Program  at SIAST in Saskatchewan. If you become licenced as a Graduate Nurse, you are eligible to borrow books from the SIAST Wascana Library.

Three-day CRNE Preparation Workshop in Saskatchewan through the Continuing Nursing Education Department, SIAST Wascana, Regina. Contact Registration Services at             1-306-798-7314      .

Three-day CRNE Preparation Workshop in Alberta through Grant MacEwan College.

Two-day CRNE Exam Prep Course in Edmonton offered by the Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto.  

SITE:

http://www.srna.org/

MANITOBA:Internationally Educated Applicants - Requirements

effective July 1, 2011 the minimum scores and language tests accepted by CRNM will change. View the accepted language tests.

In order to practice as a Registered Nurse in Manitoba and use the designation “registered nurse”, “RN” or “graduate nurse”, “GN”, a person must register with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) on the register of practicing registered nurses or the register of graduate nurses. These instructions apply to individuals who were educated as an RN outside Canada and who are currently, or have ever been, registered as an RN with the regulatory body in the country where they received their entry-level RN education, and who wish to apply to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE) in order to be eligible to apply for registration in Manitoba.

Assessment for CRNE eligibility requires the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba to open a file for you to begin your application process. Please be advised that any documentation received before an application file has been opened and assigned an applicant number will not be retained by the College. The following 5 pieces of information must be submitted to the College as one complete package in order to open an application file:

1. A completed Internationally Educated Nurse Application Form;

2. The non-refundable application processing fee of $525.00 ($500.00 plus $25.00 GST) in Canadian funds. Please pay by cheque or money order (payable to the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba) or with Visa or MasterCard. If paying by credit card, you must include your credit card number, expiry date and signature on the application form. Interac/debit and cash payments are accepted at the CRNM office.

3. Proof of identification (photo) – acceptable forms of identification include: photocopy of passport, permanent resident card, driver’s license or other government-issued picture identification and a copy of marriage/ divorce certificate (if applicable to verify a name change);

4. Results from one of the accepted language tests. If English or French is not your first language*, you must not apply until you are able to provide evidence of having achieved acceptable scores on one of the English or French language tests accepted by the College. For the purpose of opening a file, you may include a copy of the test results that you received, but must arrange for the College to receive a copy of the official results directly from the testing company within one month from the date of the application. Language fluency test results are valid for two years from the date of the test.

*English or French is only considered to be your first language if:a) It is the language you primarily use for reading, writing, listening and speaking;

andb) It is the language you first learned and understood in childhood; orc) It is the language you know best and are most comfortable with;

5. Proof of immigration status – you must provide a copy of current Canadian immigration documents (e.g., Canadian Citizenship, permanent residency documents, temporary resident visa, student visa or authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada). For information regarding immigration, visas or working and studying in Manitoba, please contact the Canadian Consulate in your country or Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The College does not provide information or assistance with immigration matters.

The above documents must be received by the College as one complete package. If any documents listed in 1 through 5 arrive separately they will not be retained by the College and will be discarded.

Following receipt of requirements 1 through 5, a file will be opened for you.

In order for an application to be considered complete and to be brought forward for assessment, the following additional documents are required:

a. Verification of Documents – This verification is used to verify the authenticity of documents. You must complete and send the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Application Form to IQAS for a basic assessment. You will need to send original transcripts of your entire educational history (including secondary education) to IQAS. IQAS will return the original documents to you. If midwifery/ obstetrics and/ or psychiatric/ mental health courses were completed following your basic program, you must send these transcripts (originals) as well. IQAS must mail the competed assessment directly to the College. We suggest that you initiate the IQAS assessment as soon as possible as it can take several weeks for the assessment to be completed. For more information visit http://employment.alberta.ca/immigration/4512.html;

b. Criminal Record Check – you will need to undergo a nationwide criminal record check that includes a vulnerable sector search. The criminal record check must be current within six months of the date of the application. Please ensure all current and former names (if applicable) are shown on the Criminal Record Check. You must provide a criminal record check from any country, including Canada, in which you resided within the previous six months. This process may include submitting fingerprints. Once the criminal record check has been completed you must send the College the original copy. The Criminal Record Check is valid for one year from the date it was issued. Faxes, photocopies and scanned copies will not be accepted; ;

c. Verification of Registration – complete the upper portion of the Request for Verification of Registration form and send it to the licensing authority in the country/ province/ state where you were first registered and the licensing authorities in all countries, provinces or states where you have been registered within the past seven years. Please make copies of the form so that you have enough to send away. The jurisdictions must complete the forms and must return them directly to CRNM. Verifications of Registration are valid for one year from the date they were completed or sooner if an expiry date is indicated on the verification form. Faxes, photocopies and scanned copies will not be accepted;

d. Verification of Practice Hours – complete the upper portion of the Verification of Practice hours form and send it to all of the employers for whom you worked as a registered nurse during the past five years. Please make copies of the form so that you have enough to send away. The

employers must complete the forms and must return them directly to CRNM. Faxes, photocopies and scanned copies will not be accepted;

e. Assessment of Nursing Education – complete the upper portion of the Basic Nursing Education Request for Transcript form and send it to the school where you received your basic nursing education. If midwifery/ obstetrics and/ or psychiatric/ mental health courses were completed following the basic program, you must also send a copy of this form to the school where you completed these courses. The schools must complete the forms, provide a transcript(s), and send them directly to CRNM; and

f. Documentation of Registered Nursing Experience and Practice – If you have practiced as a nurse, complete this form to provide information regarding your current and previous nursing practice by documenting all of your registered nursing experience and practice since you graduated from your nursing program. Please provide as much detail as possible.

The additional documents listed above will only be accepted by the College once a file has been opened for you. Documents received before a file is opened for you will not be retained by the College and will be discarded.

In the event that there are inconsistencies in any of the information that is provided to the College during the application process, the College reserves the right to require that additional supporting documentation be provided. This may result in your having to arrange for the College to receive information over and above that which is outlined above. CRNM may make improvements or changes to the information described at any time without notice.

Following receipt of the registration requirements outlined above, your application will be considered complete and assessment will begin. Your application will be assessed for evidence of competence to practice that is substantially equivalent to the competencies required of registered nurses in Manitoba. If competency to practice cannot be determined from your documents, you will be referred for a Competence Assessment at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

You will be notified when you are eligible to apply to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE). You must write and pass the CRNE in order to be eligible to apply for registration with CRNM.

If all the requirements listed above are not received within one year from the date a file is opened, the file will be closed. The applicant will need to begin the application process over again should they wish to pursue registration in Manitoba.

 Process1. Application:

Submit all required application documents to CRNM. Please see Internationally Educated Applicants Requirements page for additional information.

2. Review:Following receipt of requirements 1 through 5 (listed on the requirements page), a file will be opened for you. Following receipt of the additional registration requirements outlined on the requirements page, your application will be considered complete and assessment will begin. Your application will be assessed for evidence of competence to practice that is substantially equivalent to the competencies required of registered nurses in Manitoba.

a. If competency to practice can be determined from your documents, CRNM will approve you for exam eligibility for a period of one year. You will be required to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam (CRNE) within that year.

b. If competency to practice cannot be determined from your documents, you will be referred to The Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg for assessment. The result of that assessment will be returned to CRNM. Based on those results, CRNM will make a determination regarding competence to practice, and/or any additional educational requirements.

i. If sufficient evidence indicates competence to practice, substantially equivalent to the required competencies, CRNM will approve you for exam eligibility for a period of one year. You will be required to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam (CRNE) within that year.

ii. If further education is required you will be referred to complete all of, or a portion of, Red River College’s Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses. Upon successful completion of this program, CRNM will approve you for exam eligibility for a period of one year. You will be required to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam (CRNE) within that year.

3. If all of the requirements listed above are not received within one year from the date a file is opened, the file will be closed. The applicant will need to begin the application process over again should they wish to pursue registration in Manitoba.

4. Examination:You must successfully complete the CRNE. Applicants approved for the next writing of the CRNE are eligible for Graduate Nurse Application.

5. Registration:Upon successful completion of the CRNE you will be invited to apply for registration on the practicing register. Registration fees will be due prior to approval to the practicing register.

Clinical Competence Assessment

In order to practice as a registered nurse in Canada, the nurse must be registered with the regulatory body in the province in which they work. 

One of the requirements for registration is that the nurse must show evidence of competence to practice. Competence to practice refers to the integration and application of the knowledge, skills, judgement and attitude required to carry out the role and work of a registered nurse. 

If an applicant is unable to provide documentation or evidence that he or she has been educated at, or attained experience at, the level required for registered nurse practice in Manitoba, a clinical competence assessment (CCA) will be required. 

The Registered Nurse Regulation sec. 4.2 states that:An applicant who has received nursing education outside of Manitoba that does not fully meet the criteria set out in subclause (1)(a)(ii), or who cannot produce evidence of or information relating to his or her nursing education satisfactory to the board, may nevertheless be permitted to register if he or she

a. has undergone an assessment of his or her prior learning as may be required by the board;b. if required, has successfully completed a course of instruction set by the board; and

c. has satisfied all other requirements for registration.

When a clinical competence assessment is required, it is considered mandatory and not subject to appeal. 

For internationally educated nurses (IENs), there are many challenges associated with entry to practice in a new country. Provincial regulatory bodies have documented that the IEN often has difficulty transitioning to practice in Canada. Low pass rates on the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam also reflect the often significant differences in how nursing is practiced in an IEN’s home country when compared to Canada. 

The College’s objective is to ensure that the nurses we register have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, competent, and ethical care to Manitobans. The CCA is one method of ensuring the delivery of quality care, and can help provide the applicant with the tools to succeed in practice in Manitoba. 

What is a CCA and why is it necessary?If, after review of the documentation you provided with your application, the College is not able to determine that your competence to practice is equivalent to the competencies required for all RNs in Manitoba, you will be asked to complete a CCA. The assessment will provide you an opportunity to demonstrate that you meet entry-level competencies in Manitoba. 

How do I apply for a CCA?You must be referred by the College. Once you receive a letter of referral, you should call the telephone number provided to schedule your appointment. 

How long is the assessment?It is completed over a 3 to 5 day period. 

Where is the assessment done?Assessments are conducted at the Assessment Centre for Nursing at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada). 

What is the cost of the assessment?At this time, there is no charge. However, there are other costs you will be required to cover such as travel, food, and accommodation. 

I am a registered nurse living abroad and I need a VISA to enter Canada for my CCA. What do I do?You should contact the Canadian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate in your country of residence regarding the application process. The College is not directly involved with visa applications, but can supply a Letter of Invitation stating that you require a CCA. 

What areas of nursing are assessed?You may be asked to complete assessments in any or all of the following areas:

General Nursing Maternal Newborn Nursing

Child Health Nursing

Mental Health Nursing

How are these areas assessed?The assessment is comprised of:

Written Diagnostic Exam

Clinical Judgement Scenarios Assessment

Triple Jump Scenarios

Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

Self Assessment

What areas of skills and knowledge are assessed? general and/or specialty nursing knowledge pharmacology and medication administration

pathophysiology

knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system and current nursing practices

basic and advanced clinical skills as well as use of current technology in nursing practice

health history and health assessment knowledge and skills

clinical judgement and critical thinking skills with evidence based practice

therapeutic communication practices

cultural competencies

What is involved in each of the components?Written Diagnostic ExamThe written diagnostic exam includes both multiple choice and short answer questions that test general nursing knowledge. 

Clinical Judgement ScenariosThis is an interview style assessment that evaluates your ability to make sound clinical judgements in situations that are complex and have no “simple” answers. These situations will assess the ability of the candidate to think deliberately and critically through a nursing situation, apply essential and relevant knowledge, consider possibilities and options and take reasoned, reflective, and insightful decisions and actions. View an example here. 

Triple Jump AssessmentDuring this interview, problem solving and critical thinking skills are tested. The candidate is presented with a brief client situation, asked to generate a problem list, identify and collect relevant data, revise the problem list, develop an intervention/management plan, and then self evaluate. View an example here. 

Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)This assessment is conducted in a lab setting, where a candidate will role-play a nurse in response to client/family health situations and demonstrate his or her abilities to apply knowledge by holistically caring for this client/family. The exercise assesses nurse-client relationships, critical thinking and clinical judgement, health assessment and nursing skills, pharmacology and pathophysiology, and decision making in rapidly changing situations. 

Self-AssessmentThis provides an opportunity for the candidate to describe how they have met the professional standards during nursing practice in their country of origin. 

How do I prepare?

Go to www.mtroyal.ca, Internationally Educated Nurses Assessment Centre for details and practice situations;

Go to www.crnm.mb.ca to review the documents entitled Entry Level Competencies for Registered Nurses and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses;

Refer to the Canadian Nurses Association website to review the CNA Code of Ethics document;

Review nursing textbooks, published in the last five years, that cover the knowledge and procedures of medical/surgical nursing practice;

If referred for a focused or specialty assessment, review a current textbook on maternal-newborn health, child health, and/or mental health nursing;

To familiarize yourself with Canadian health care equipment and supplies that you could be exposed to in your OSCE assessments, refer to the Nursing Picture Dictionary Tutorial

What happens once the assessment is completed?Approximately four weeks following the assessment you will be informed of the outcome which will include one of the following:

1. Competencies are met. For an internationally educated nurse, this means that eligibility to write the CRNE is granted. For a former Canadian Registered Nurse, this means that he/ she is eligible to apply for registration on the practicing register of registered nurses.

2. Gaps in skills and knowledge are found. An internationally educated nurse must complete a prescribed course of study prior to eligibility being granted for CRNE. A former Canadian Registered Nurse would not be eligible to apply for registration on the practicing register until a prescribed course of study has been completed.

3. Gaps in skills and knowledge are too significant to be addressed by a course of study, and applicants will be advised of other options should they wish to pursue eligibility to write the CRNE or apply for registration on the practicing register.

Forms & FeesEffective July 1, 2011 the minimum scores and language tests accepted by CRNM will change. View the accepted language tests.

Complete these forms if you obtained your nursing education outside of Canada and have obtained registration as a registered nurse in a jurisdiction outside of Canada.

Internationally Educated Nurse Application Package

Internationally educated applicants must also complete an application for assessment of nursing education documents. This is done through a separate organization. You must apply for this assessment separately. To apply, follow this link: International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) 

http://employment.alberta.ca/Immigration/4512.html

Graduate Nurse Application Form (PDF Form)Complete these forms if you have been approved for the next writing of the CRNE and wish to work as a Graduate Nurse in Manitoba while waiting to write the CRNE or while waiting for results of the CRNE. Please refer to the Registers page for more information about the Graduate Nurse Register.

Graduate Nurse Application Form

Fees

Item Fee When?Application Processing Fee*

$525.00 Due with application

Exam Fee (CRNE) for 2012$533.85(includes non-refundable administration fee)

Due with CRNE Application

Graduate Nurse Registration Fee (per 4 month period)

$147.49 Due with your Graduate Nurse Application (if you wish to work as a Graduate Nurse in Manitoba)

Graduate Nurse Register Processing Fee**

$52.50 Due with initial Graduate Nurse Application

Note: Above fees include GST. 

* Fee is non-refundable.** This processing fee is non-refundable and is required on all “initial” applications to the Graduate Nurse Register. Should you be applying for “renewal” on the Graduate Nurse Register this fee is not required. 

Practicing Register FeesThese fees are due after passing the CRNE and meeting all other requirements for registration. You will be notified when these fees are due. 

When Registering BetweenFeeJan 1 - Mar 31 $442.49Apr 1 - Jun 30 $350.83Jul 1 - Sep 30 $230.31Oct 1 - Dec 31 $138.64

Note: Above fees include GST. 

Payment OptionsCash In person onlyDebit Card In person onlyCheque or Money Order In person or by mailVisa or MasterCard In person, by mail or by fax

Can I submit photocopies of the required documents?CRNM will require originals of the following documents: Verification of Registration, Criminal Record Check, Language Evaluation, IQAS Assessment, Basic Nursing Education and Request for Transcript form. All other documents can be submitted by fax or photocopy.

SITE:

http://www.crnm.mb.ca/

ONTARIO:Applying for Assessment

For international applicants, the road to registration with the College begins when the applicant makes the first step by requesting an application package. This package contains forms and important information about our assessment and registration processes.The formal process of assessment begins when the College receives the following from the applicant:

a completed application form an application fee payment verification of course completion and transcript request from a recognized

nursing school (note: this information must come directly from the nursing school in an official sealed envelope bearing the school’s official letterhead, logo or stamp)Once the College receives this information, it will send a letter to the applicant within 20 weeks. This status letter will acknowledge receipt of your application and outline any further requirements necessary to assess your application.

In order to ensure fairness and equitable treatment of all applicants, each application is assessed individually. As a result, the time required to complete the assessment process can vary significantly from applicant to applicant.

Once the College has informed an applicant of the status of their application, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the timely delivery of all documentation requested by the College.

Factors that may delay an internationally educated candidate’s registration include:

Graduation from a nursing or practical nursing program that doesn’t meet entry-to-practice competencies

Lack of evidence the applicant has practised for the required minimum number of hours or graduated from a nursing program within the past five years

Failing to provide verification of registration or eligibility for registration in the jurisdiction in which the applicant was educated

Lack of evidence the candidate demonstrates language proficiency in either English or French 

Submission of official documents in languages other than English or French Unsuccessful completion of the national registration exam A statement on the Declaration of Registration Requirements that causes

the candidate to be referred to the Executive Director or Registration Committee for review

Failure to produce other documents requested by the College in a timely mannerOnly when all requirements for registration, including successful completion of the registration examination, have been satisfied will a candidate then be eligible to

receive a Certificate of Registration from the College and eligible to begin practising in Ontario.When all registration requirements have been met, the College will then send an Initial Registration application form and a request for payment. Both the completed form and payment must be received by the College before a Certificate of Registration can be issued. Once these have been received, the initial registration process will be completed within 15 business days.

THE ASSESSMENT/REGISTRATION PROCESS

Applicant contacts College to request assessment

N/A

College acknowledges receipt of application; informs applicants of registration requirements 

Up to 20 weeks

Candidate completes all registration requirements

Variable; depends on requirements, availability of information, timing of registration examination, etc.

College confirms candidate has met all requirements; sends initial registration form

Variable

College receives completed initial registration form and fees; candidate is registered to practise in Ontario

Up to 15 business days from the moment the College receives completed form and registration fees

 

It is extremely important to note the College cannot fast track applications from individuals who have secured nursing positions in Ontario. We strongly recommend you do not commit to an employment start date until you receive information from the College indicating you have met the requirements to become a registered member.

Applying for Assessment (cont.)THE APPLICATION PACKAGE

The application package sent to applicants contains a set of application forms and a verification form. Complete and sign the application forms and return them to the College with the appropriate non-refundable application fee in Canadian funds. The verification form requests official verification of your nursing credentials. You complete and sign Section 1 of the verification form. Your official source (i.e., nursing school) must then complete Section 2 and return the form directly to the College.You may receive additional verification forms depending on the outcome of the College’s initial assessment. Please note that the number of verification forms you receive with your application will depend on the information you provide the College.

Do not send completed verification forms back to the College. Verification forms that are sent to the College by the applicant will be returned. The College will only accept documents that come directly from an official source. The verification forms must include the official seal or stamp from the institution and the signature of the official who completed the form, and they must be mailed directly to the College in an envelope with the letterhead, seal or stamp of the institution. Incomplete forms will be returned to the official source for further verification.

FEES

There are three fees to complete the registration process: an application fee that begins the process, an examination feethat covers the costs of administering the exam, and a registration fee that confirms your entry into the College as a member in good standing. 

A complete list of all registration-related fees can be found in the College’s Fees directory. Each fee should be accompanied by the appropriate application or registration forms. Do not send all fees at once or without the appropriate form.

Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, personal cheque or money order. Please make cheque or money order payable to College of Nurses of Ontario. The College does not accept cash payments.

There is a $25.00 administrative fee for bank-returned items, such as Not Sufficient Funds (NSF) cheques.Aside from the fees mentioned above, there may be other fees involved in your application that are not payable to the College:

Transcript fees, payable to an official source (such as your nursing school or registration authority), to process your request for a nursing transcript or verification of registration.

A translation fee, payable to the translator(s) contracted by the applicant, for documents sent to the College in languages other than English or French. You can avoid this fee by asking your official sources to send documents to the College in English or French. Note the College accepts translations from the consulate, high commission or embassy (in Canada) or the country that issued the documents or a Canadian consulate, high commission or embassy in the

country from which the documents were sent. All translations must be accompanied by the document in the original language and mailed directly from the official source to the College.

Fees and costs related to language proficiency testing, if required, payable to the testing agency. The cost of these tests will vary, depending on the service provider.

REMEMBER

All applications for registration are confidential. Information about your application will be given only to you unless you provide written permission to release the information to a third party (i.e., an employer, spouse, agency or attorney). To release information to a third party, you must send us a written and signed letter of permission or complete the Authorization to Release Information Form.

Correspondence and completed forms may be faxed to the College; however, we require original documents before we can complete your assessment. Documents will be returned upon written request.

Requirements for Becoming a Nurse in OntarioAll nurses who wish to practise as an RN or RPN in Ontario must hold a current General Certificate of Registration with the College. To obtain one, applicants must first meet seven requirements:

1. Completion of an acceptable nursing or practical nursing program (or equivalent).

2. Evidence of recent safe nursing practice.3. Successful completion of national nursing registration examination.4. Evidence of fluency in written and spoken English or French.5. Registration or eligibility for registration in the jurisdiction where you

completed your nursing program.6. Proof of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or authorization

under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) to engage in the practice of nursing.

7. Good character and suitability to practise, as indicated by a Declaration of Registration Requirements and a Canadian Criminal Record Synopsis. 

Requirement 1: Completion of an acceptable nursing or practical nursing programThe following questions will give you a general idea of whether your academic qualifications will require upgrading before you are eligible to write the registration examination.

Please note that the College will provide an official assessment of your credentials and will contact you concerning the status of your application.

Are your official transcripts and supporting documents in a language other than English or French? If so, the College will send you a copy of these documents and you will have to arrange for a translated copy of your documents to be returned to the College. See Further Resources for information on translation services.  

equirement 2: Evidence of recent safe nursing practiceThere are two ways in which you can show proof of recent safe nursing practice.

If you are working as a nurse, the College will need a reference from your most recent employer verifying that you have worked a minimum of 1,125 hours in nursing within the previous five years at the time of registration.

Ask your employer to complete the Verification of Employment and Reference form that is included in your application package. Your employer must return the form to the College.

If you have not worked as a nurse, but you did graduate from an approved RN or RPN program within the last five years, then the College will accept verification of program completion as proof of recent practice.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

If you have not worked in nursing in the last five years and you completed your nursing program more than five years ago, then you will be required to complete additional education. The length of the study required is based on the number of years that you have not practised.

If your proof of safe nursing practice expires before you pass the registration examination, you may still attempt the exam. However, after passing the exam, you will need to meet this requirement by successfully completing additional education.

Requirement 3: Successful completion of the national nursing registration examinationTo become registered in Ontario, all applicants must pass either the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination   (CRNE)  or the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE). These exams, which are designed to measure entry-level competencies, are a mandatory part of the registration process.Dates and locations of upcoming examination sittings can be found in the Examination Schedule section of this website.  APPLYING FOR THE EXAM

Applicants must also submit two fees to the College, one to cover the cost of processing the application and one to cover the cost of the examination. The assessment fee is non-refundable, but the examination administration fee can be fully or partially refunded depending on when the applicant notifies the College of their intent to withdraw.  Both the CRNE and the CPNRE are offered three times a year, and they can only be written within Canada. Requests to write the exam must be received by the College 90 days before the date of the examination sitting.

EXAM GRADES

Your score on the exam will be reported as either “pass” or “fail.” If you pass, you will not receive feedback on your performance. If you fail, you will receive feedback showing how you performed in the different areas.

If you fail the examination, you will be required to rewrite the entire examination. Due to the time required to process examination results, it is unlikely that you would be able to write the next scheduled examination; however, you can apply to write at a later date. 

Remember:

All qualified applicants will be allowed three opportunities to write the exam, with no time limit. It is recommended that you take an Examination Review Course designed to help applicants prepare for their examinations, especially if you are about to attempt the exam for a third time. Please consult the list of schools in our Further Resources section to learn more about these courses.

You must report to the College any successful or unsuccessful attempts on the nurse registration examination in any other province/jurisdiction.

Any attempts to write the CRNE/CPNRE or an acceptable equivalent in another jurisdiction (i.e., Professional Exam in Quebec or the Canadian Nurses Association Testing Services RN examination, or CNATS) are counted and subtracted from the total of three.

Falsifying or failing to inform the College about previous attempts to write the CRNE/CPNRE or an acceptable equivalent in another jurisdiction may result in the cancellation of your application for registration or of any certification that may be issued.

You have indicated that you have not passed the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination or Practical Nurse Registration Examination, or an examination accepted as equivalent to either one.This is a requirement that must be completed by every applicant wishing to practise as a nurse in Ontario.

If you have not already attempted to write the exam, you have only three opportunities to write the exam. There is no time limit to complete the exam.  

To increase your chances of passing, the College recommends you have good English or French language fluency and that you take an exam preparation course before attempting to write the exam. Consult the list of schools in our Further Resources section to learn more about these courses.Fact Sheet: Preparing to Write the RN and RPN National ExamPlease note that you have the option to request special accommodation for the exam if you can demonstrate a physical or mental condition or disorder that would make it necessary for you to receive special consideration when writing the exam (e.g., extra time, a separate room or technological assistance). Consult our Examination FAQ for more information.

HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN AND WHERE MY EXAM WILL TAKE PLACE?

Once the College has processed your completed application, you will receive an ID card that will state your name and the time and location of your examination sitting. If you are still waiting to receive this ID card less than two weeks before the examination date you selected, then contact the College’s Customer Service Centre.

This ID card is extremely important, as you must bring it and another piece of identification (one containing your photo and signature) to the examination. Acceptable forms of ID are: valid passport, driver’s licence, Ontario age of majority (BYID) card, Canadian permanent residence card, Canadian citizenship card, Ontario health card (with photo), or student ID card.

Candidates with a mailing address outside of North America will not be mailed their ID card. In those cases, the card will be made available for pick-up at the examination writing centre unless otherwise specified.

I’VE DECIDED TO WITHDRAW MY APPLICATION TO WRITE THE EXAM. HOW DO I GET A REFUND?

The assessment fee is non-refundable. For a full refund of your examination administration fee, a written request must be received by the College before or on the Deadline to Withdraw or Transfer to Another Examination Without Penalty. A refund cheque will be mailed to you within six weeks of the College receiving your request to withdraw from an examination.

A 50% refund will be issued if written notice is received by the College before or on the fifth business day before the examination date.

No refund will be issued if notice is received less than five business days before the examination date.

If you are a student in a nursing program and your school informs the College that you are not expected to complete your program before the date of the examination, then your name will be removed from the examination schedule and you will receive a refund equal to 50% of the examination administration fee.

The College provides full refunds on compassionate grounds (subject to documentation) if an applicant is unable to write the exam because of illness or a family emergency. Each request is considered on a case-by-case basis. If this applies to you, then send your request to the College in writing along with supporting documentation.   

Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE)As part of the process for becoming a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario, an applicant must first successfully complete the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration

Examination (CPNRE). This national examination measures the competencies required of nurses at the beginning of their practice.

Practical nurse educators, clinicians and administrators from across Canada develop the examination with assistance from Canada’s Testing Company, which ensures the CPNRE meets industry-accepted standards. Provincial and territorial regulatory authorities administer the exam within their jurisdictions and determine writing eligibility.

As of January 2012, the CPNRE will consist of 180-200 objective multiple choice questions. There is one Test Book that is written over a four-hour period.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

Examination Date Deadline to ApplyDeadline to Withdraw/Reschedule without Penalty

September 12, 2012 July 3, 2012 July 27, 2012

 

ONTARIO EXAMINATION CENTRES

Centre September 12, 2012

Hamilton X

Kingston X

London X

Ottawa X

Sudbury X

Thunder Bay X

Toronto X

Windsor X

Remember:

When submitting your application, please provide a first and second choice of examination centres.

Applicants will be entered into a writing centre on a first come, first served basis.

Requests for transfer from one writing centre to another will be considered if received in writing by the Deadline to Apply date of the examination.

Requests for writing the examination in another province should be submitted in writing together with your application by the Deadline to Apply date of the examination.

Your application and examination fee must be received by the College of Nurses before or on the deadline specified,regardless of the postmark. We recommend that you allow at least five days for your mailed payment to reach us by the due date.

Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE)As part of the process for becoming a Registered Nurse in Ontario, an applicant must first successfully complete the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE). This national examination measures the competencies required of nurses at the beginning of their practice.

The Canadian Nurses Association develops and maintains the CRNE through its testing company, Assessment Strategies Inc., and in collaboration with provincial and territorial regulatory authorities, which administer the exam within their jurisdictions and determine writing eligibility.

The CRNE includes approximately 200 multiple choice questions and takes approximately four hours.

 

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

Examination Date Deadline to ApplyDeadline to Withdraw/Reschedule Without Penalty

October 3, 2012 July 23, 2012 August 17, 2012

ONTARIO EXAMINATION CENTRES

Centre October 2012

Hamilton X

Kingston  

London X

Ottawa X

Sudbury  

Thunder Bay  

Toronto X

Windsor  

Remember:

When submitting your application, please provide a first and second choice of writing centres.

Applicants will be entered into a writing centre on a first come, first served basis.

Requests for transfer from one writing centre to another will be considered if received in writing by the Deadline to Apply date of the examination.

Requests for writing the examination in another province should be submitted in writing together with your application by the Deadline to Apply date of the examination.

Your application and examination fee must be received by the College of Nurses before or on the deadline specified,regardless of the postmark. We recommend that you allow at least five days for your mailed payment to reach us by the due date.

SITE:

http://www.cno.org/

BRITISH COLUMBIA:

Overview

To practise as a registered nurse in British Columbia, you must be registered with CRNBC.

British Columbia law requires that anyone using the title

"nurse" must be a registrant of CRNBC, the College of Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia, or the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia.

New applicants for CRNBC registration are required to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE). Applicants may be required to undergo a substantially equivalent competency (SEC) assessment.Important

CRNBC does not approve any schools or programs that state they help prepare applicants for SEC assessments.

If you take preparation courses or other courses before completing the SEC assessment and competency gaps are identified through the SEC assessment process, you may need to do additional coursework as directed by CRNBC.Processing Applications

To be fair and equitable to all applicants, each application is assessed individually. As a result, the time required for registration to be established can vary significantly from applicant to applicant.

CRNBC cannot fast track applications from individuals who have secured jobs in British Columbia. 

We strongly encourage that you do not move to British Columbia or commit to an employment start date until your application for CRNBC registration has been assessed and you are aware of the requirements you must meet to become registered.

To Be Eligible To Apply For Registration In British Columbia, You Must Have:

completed a nursing education program deemed equivalent to nursing education programs in British Columbia

provided proof of competence to practise as a nurse such as nursing education, practice hours in the previous five years, employment references and registration examination results, completion of a Substantially Equivalent Competence assessment and upgrading

have no outstanding criminal charges or convictions relevant to the practice of nursing or membership in the Association

have registration in good standing from other jurisdictions, no health problems that impair ability to practise and be fluent in English.

Please note: English language fluency must be demonstrated at the time of application for registration. 

Important — New English RequirementsEffective July 1, 2011, changes to CRNBC's English fluency requirements include the following:

only CELBAN and IELTS exams will be accepted

new minimum score will be in effect

Please see the English Test fact sheet for details.

STEP 2: Preparing to apply

ApplicationDownload application package. The package includes the following forms:

Application to be assessed for nurse registration in B.C. - Form 16

Payment - Form 49

Verification of Nurse Registration - Form 25

Basic Nursing Education and Request for Transcript - Form 30

Employment Reference for Nurse Registration - Form 37

You can also download many of these forms separately. See below.

English FluencyApplicants must demonstrate English fluency. If English is not your first language,

English fluency tests are required. Current passing scores on a CRNBC-approved

English fluency test are required at the time of application for registration.

English Tests fact sheet (PDF) 

Proof of identityYou must list your current full name and any former names on your application

form. You must provide one photocopied document as proof of each name listed.

Acceptable documents are listed on the application form.

Include your proof of identity with your application form.

Employment Reference for Nurse Registration – Form 37

Send this form to an employer for whom you have worked as a nurse in the past

five years. If you have not worked as a nurse in the past five years, no reference is

required.

Download Form 37 (PDF)

Your employer must send this completed form to CRNBC.

Nursing Education and Request for Transcript – Form 30Send the Nursing Education and Request for Transcript form to the school of nursing

where you received your basic nursing education and to any other school of

nursing where you have taken additional courses (e.g. midwifery).

Download Form 30 (PDF).

The school(s) must return the transcripts and other information directly to CRNBC.

Verification request – Form 25Send this form to the registering body where you first obtained registration and to

all other registering bodies where you have subsequently registered. 

Download Form 25 (PDF)

STEP 3: Your applicationWhat CRNBC Does When It Receives Your Application Package:

Confirmation E-mailIndicates that application has been received.

Application AssessmentCRNBC must receive verifications from other regulatory bodies, school of nursing

transcript and satisfactory employer references — as well as results of any required

substantially equivalent competency assessments — before the assessment can

begin.

Preliminary Assessment

Based on the initial review of your application, you will be sent a letter indicating if

there are any outstanding documents or concerns about the application. These

must be addressed prior to continuation of the assessment of your application.

We will determine if you are eligible to write the Canadian Registered Nurses Exam

(CRNE) and work as a registered nurse with provisional registration.

CRNBC will send you a letter with the results of your assessment and inform you of

any additional requirements you must meet before you can write the CRNE.

Once you have been approved to write the CRNE, we will send you a criminal record

consent form for you to complete and return to CRNBC.

Substantially Equivalent Competency AssessmentOnce CRNBC has completed this preliminary assessment, we may still need

additional information to assess your application. If this is necessary, you will be

required to undertake a Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC) assesment to

determine if you meet educational and competency requirements. If you need to

complete a SEC assessment, CRNBC will send you a letter indicating this

requirement. 

The SEC process details»

What Is A Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC) Assessment?

The SEC assessment will assess your professional knowledge, skills and abilities. You may be asked to have an assessment in any (or all) of the following areas:

General Medical-Surgical Nursing Maternal Child Health

Pediatric Child Health

Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing

The SEC uses the following four strategies developed at Mount Royal College in Calgary, Alberta to evaluate the competencies of registered nurses:

Written Diagnostic Exam Triple Jump Assessment

Clinical Judgment Assessment

Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

Written Diagnostic ExamThe written diagnostic exam includes both multiple choice and short answer questions that will test the general nursing knowledge required of professional nurses in BC.

The medical surgical exam is six (6) hours. Each focused diagnostic exam is three (3) hours.

Triple Jump AssessmentProblem solving and critical thinking skills are tested using an assessment interview called the Triple Jump. In the interview, candidates will be presented with a brief client situation and asked to:

generate hypotheses about client and nursing issues and concerns identify relevant data

develop a management plan

self-evaluate

The process will assess knowledge, problem-solving, critical thinking, organizational, client assessment and self-evaluation skills, as well as self-directed learning abilities.Clinical Judgment AssessmentThe Clinical Judgment Assessment evaluates the ability to make sound clinical judgments in situations that are complex and have no "simple" answers. These clinical judgment situations will assess the ability to think deliberately and critically through a nursing situation, apply essential and relevant knowledge, consider possibilities and options and take reasoned, reflective and insightful decisions and actions.Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is used to assess the following knowledge and skills:

nurse-client relationships critical thinking and clinical judgment skills

health assessment and nursing skills

ethical decision making skills

pharmacology and pathophysiology

rapidly changing patient situations.

This assessment is conducted in a lab setting, where a candidate will role play the nurse and demonstrate their abilities in the care of a patient.Self Assessment of CRNBC’s Nursing Professional Standards

Candidates will have the opportunity to provide a self-assessment of how they have met the professional standards during nursing practice in their country of origin. Click here for CRNBC’s Professional Standards:

***SEC Assessment Strategies and tools were developed at Mount Royal College, in Calgary Alberta.

Note: Applicants must have current evidence of English fluency to undergo a SEC

assessment. This means that if you demonstrated fluency through a fluency test, it

must be current at the time of SEC assessment.

STEP 4: Additional education?You May Be Required To Complete One Or More Of The Following Requirements Before You Are Eligible To Write The Canadian Registered Nurses Examination (CRNE).

Education

Re-Entry To Practice Programs

Re-entry to Practice programs are required by nurses who have been away from the practice of nursing for a considerable period of time or who must demonstrate their competence in order to meet one of the requirements for registration.

Registered Nurse Re-entry Programs (PDF)

Qualifying Programs

Qualifying programs are for nurses who need additional nursing preparation to meet the education requirement. Nurses educated in B.C. are generalists and are prepared to practice along the continuum of care and across a client's life cycle.

You may be required to take qualifying courses if you lack education or experience in specific areas that are considered part of a generalist nursing background, such as psychiatric nursing or maternal/newborn nursing.

Other Courses Or Workshops

If you have undergone a Substantially Equivalent Competency assessment, you may be required to complete other course work or workshops to address identified learning needs. 

Registered Nurse Supplementary Education (PDF)

After we are notified that your outstanding requirements have been met, you will be eligible to apply to write the Canadian Registered Nurses Examination (CRNE)and work as a registered nurse with provisional registration.

STEP 5: Nursing ExamCanadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE)You must pass the CRNE. The exam ensures that you meet the competencies

required of entry-level nurses.

Payment for the CRNE must be provided at the time the application is submitted.

We do not accept post-dated cheques.

STEP 6: Your exam results

If You PassIf you pass the CRNE exam and provide a satisfactory Canadian nursing employment reference, you are automatically converted to full registration.

If You FailWe will notify you of your exam result.

You may request the examination be rescored. An application form can be found in the Information for Candidates Who Fail the CRNE (PDF) package.

You are eligible to write the registration examination three times only, including all writings of the registration examination in other Canadian jurisdictions.

Refer to the Exam FAQs.  

Contact CRNBC .

The exam administration dates for 2013 are:

February 6, 2013 June 5, 2013

October 2, 2013

SITE:

www.crnbc.ca/Pages/Default.aspx

PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS:REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

To ensure that evaluations are based on documents that are accurate and valid, WES adheres to strict and specific document requirements for each country of education. 

WES verifies documents for authenticity and adheres to the standards used in North America for the submission of academic records.

To learn more about WES procedures, read Understanding the WES Document Requirements and The WES Evaluation Process. Please submit a formal application before your documents are scheduled to arrive at WES. Without an application on file, WES will be unable to process your academic records or confirm that they have been received.

For the requirements for your country of education, choose from the list below: 

                                                                                                                 

 Can’t Wait? If you need to know the Canadian equivalency of your

documents while you wait for them to be sent to WES, use our preliminary on-line equivalency. Click here for more information.

TRANSLATIONS: Please submit clear and legible photocopies of word-for-word

English or French translations along with your foreign language documents. Please do not send original translation documents as they cannot be returned.

If you need to identify a professional translation service, you may contact COSTI Languages Bureau. COSTI Languages Bureau and WES have a joint translation and credential evaluation services agreement: WES-COSTI Joint Online Application (www.wes.org/ca/apply/wescosti.asp). This information is provided for your convenience only. All arrangements must be made directly with COSTI or any other certified translation service of your choice.

Please do not send original documents unless specifically requested by WES.

If you have any questions about required documents, contact WES for further information.

To send documents to WES, please use the following address:

World Education Services - Canada2 Carlton Street, Suite 1400Toronto, Ontario M5B 1J3Canada

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HIGHER EDUCATION

What to Submit How to Submit

1. Clear, legible photocopies of all graduation certificates or diplomas issued by the institutions attended

e.g. Associate, Bachelor, Master, Ph.D.

AND

To be submitted to WES by applicant.

2. Academic transcripts issued by the institutions attended for all post-secondary programs of study

To be sent directly to WES by the institutions attended.

Please click here to download an academic transcript request form.

3. For completed doctoral programs, a letter confirming the awarding of the degree

To be sent directly to WES by the institutions attended.

Please click here to download degree conferral request form.

 

SECONDARY EDUCATION If you have completed one or more years of post-secondary study, you do not need to submit any secondary school documents with your application.

What to Submit How to Submit

1. Clear, legible photocopy of graduation certificate or diploma issued by the institution attended

AND

To be submitted to WES by applicant.

2. Academic transcripts issued by the institution attended

To be sent directly to WES by the institution attended.

Please click here to download an academic transcript request form.

 

Important Notes - Please Read: 

Documentation:

Some academic institutions can take several weeks to provide transcripts. Applicants are strongly encouraged to request their transcript(s) as early as possible.

All documents are subject to verification by WES.

All documents become the property of WES and will not be returned or released to the applicant.

WES only evaluates credentials earned through formal academic training. Applicants should not submit short-term professional development courses or other non-formal, non-academic training documents. These types of documents will not be evaluated or included in the WES evaluation report.

Name on an Evaluation:A WES evaluation report is always issued under the name indicated on the academic

record(s).

If applicable, applicants must submit proof of name change for identity verification purposes (e.g. please submit clear and legible photocopies of a marriage certificate or other official document).

Applicants should NOT submit their original documents.

 

Please submit a formal application before your documents are scheduled to arrive at WES. Without an application on file, WES will be unable to process your academic records or confirm that they have been received.

 

Where to Send Documents

By postal mail:

World Education Services2 Carlton Street, Suite 1400Toronto, Ontario M5B 1J3Canada

 

SITE ABOVE:

http://www.wes.org/ca/application/faq.asp

SITE:

http://www.arnpei.ca/default.asp?mn=1.2

NOVA SCOTIA:Initial Registration in Canada

If you graduated outside of Canada and have never been registered in Canada, you must submit the Application for Initial Registration Assessment for internationally educated nurses (IEN) who have never been registered in Canada to have your eligibility for registration and licensure assessed. 

Application ProcessSteps to follow to complete the Application for Initial Registration Assessment for IENs who have never been registered in Canada:

1. Submit directly to the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia (the College):

Clear photocopies of photo identification (e.g. passport, driver's licence, etc.) and proof of legal name (e.g. birth certificate, marriage certificate, and/or passport). If you are married and have changed your name you must submit copies of your birth certificate and marriage certificate.

Part I Application for Initial Registration Assessment for IENs who have never been registered in Canada(PDF), once complete.

The non-refundable assessment fee identified on Part I. Payment can be made by international money order or online by credit card. We do not accept international demand drafts or cheques. Thank you for your assistance.

2. Submit it directly to your ORIGINAL registering/licensing authority: 

Part II Verification of Original Nurse Registration and Examination Scores  (PDF) - complete Section A and request your original registering/licensing authority to:

o verify your original registration/licensure through completion of Section B, or by attaching a verification statement;

o mail Part II directly to the College.

3. Submit directly to your CURRENT/PREVIOUS registering/licensing authority:

Part III Verification of Current and/or Previous Nurse Registration  (PDF), if original and current registering/licensing authorities differ, complete Section A and request your current registration/licensure to:

o verify your current registration/licensure through completion of Section B

or by attaching a verification statement;

o mail Part III directly to the College.

4. Submit directly to your CURRENT/MOST RECENT employer; with whom you have been employed with for a minimum of six (6) months:

Part IV Statement from Current/Most Recent Employer for Initial Registration Assessment and Licensure(PDF) - complete Section A and request the Director of Nursing or the Director of Human Resources to:

o  provide information requested;

o e-mail or mail Part IV directly to the College.

5. Submit to your SCHOOL of NURSING: 

Part V Verification of Graduation from School of Nursing  (PDF) - complete Section A and request your school:

o complete Section B;

o mail Part V directly to the College

o mail your official transcript to:

The College if your nursing program and year of graduation appear on the List of Approved Programs; OR  

World Education Services (WES) if your nursing program and year of graduation does not appear on the College’s List of Approved Programs. 1400-2 Carlton Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 1J5

6. Submit directly to WES (if applicable – see 5 above): If your nursing program and year of graduation does not appear on the College’s List of Approved Programs complete the following on the WES website:

Application form for a course-by-course WES evaluation. Payment of the assessment fee for a course-by-course evaluation of your

program by WES.

7. For applicants whose primary language is NOT English:

Submit results of English language proficiency test. See the English Language Proficiency Tests   Accepted by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia sheet (PDF) for acceptable language tests. English Language Proficiency Test expire 2 years from the date the test was taken.

Please note: Parts II - V are to be sent directly to the College from your original/current

registering/licensing authority, school of nursing and current employer. There may be a fee to complete these documents.  Official documents are required with the exception of Part IV, which can be emailed to the College. An official document is one that has been sent in a sealed envelope directly to the College by the issuing authority and has never been in possession of anyone other than the institution that issued it. The College does not accept certified true copies.

If another Canadian regulatory body is requesting information about the status of your application with the College, you can complete the Authority to Release Information to Other Regulatory Bodies (PDF) and submit it to the College.

Once all applicable Parts of the application are received by the College, the Policy Consultant reviews the application to determine one or more of the following:

1. The applicant meets all requirements to qualify for registration with the exception of successful writing of the Canadian Registered Nurses Examination (CRNE).

2. The applicant meets all requirements to qualify for registration with the exception of successful writing of the CRNE. The applicant must complete a College approved baccalaureate degree program because she/he graduated from a nursing program after December 31, 2007 that was determined not to be equivalent to a baccalaureate degree program offered in NS.

3. The applicants nursing program contained no theory and/or clinical in obstetrics, pediatrics or mental health and the applicant is required to complete a bridging education program or focused competence assessment at the Registered Nurses Professional Development Centre (RN-PDC) in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

4. The applicant is required to complete a two-day general or five-day complete competence assessment in order to determine if the applicant’s education and experience has provided them with the competencies we expect of a registered nurse working in Nova Scotia. The assessment must be conducted at the RN-PDC in Halifax Nova Scotia.

5. The applicant does not meet the criteria and is ineligible for registration with the College.

To finalize registration requirements, all applicants from outside of Canada are required to write the Canadian Registered Nurses Examination (CRNE), unless otherwise exempted. Your application must be complete prior to the College confirming your eligibility to write this examination. Read all instructions carefully and allow 6-8 months for your application to be processed. Applicants are advised that registration requirements and fees are subject to change.

Nursing in Nova Scotia is governed by the Registered Nurses Act ( 2006) , Regulations   (2009)  and By-Laws (2012)  (PDF). A current licence is issued after all registration requirements, including successful writing of the CRNE, have been met. A temporary licence can be issued upon confirmation of eligibility to write the CRNE and receipt of current criminal record check(s).

The College’s licensure year is November 1 - October 31.

 

Additional Information:

You may also want to check the Criteria for Entry to the Register and Active-Practising or Transitional Roster (International) (PDF). You are not required to live in Nova Scotia when applying for registration and licensure.

Your nursing program must have included theory and clinical experience at the general registered nurse level across the lifespan.

Graduates of specialized programs (e.g., psychiatry/mental health, pediatrics, midwifery) are not eligible for registration unless they also have general nursing preparation.

All required documents must be received before a decision on an application can be finalized.

All documents must be provided in English. Translations from a certified translator will also be accepted.

Application forms are valid for two years from the date of receipt. After this time, candidates must update forms and meet current registration requirements.  Note: The English Language Proficiency test expires two years from the date the applicant took it.

If any component of the application expires prior to the applicant becoming registered with the College, their file will be placed on hold until updated documents are received. The applicant will not be permitted to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam, receive a temporary licence or register/licence with the College if their application is not up to date (i.e. documents have expired). Applicants are responsible to monitor the expiry of their documents and to ensure their application remains up to date.

Please note: The College has an online Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) Application Status Search that allows you to check the status of your application once the College has received Part I of your Application for Initial Registration for IENs who have never been Registered in Canada, as well as the assessment fee. (You will receive a password via email.)

Questions?

Writing the Canadian RN Exam Temporary Licence

 

DIRECTORY:

Links to Provincial and Territorial Nursing Associations

Canadian Nurses Association50 DrivewayOttawa, ON K2P 1E2Tel:             800-361-8404       or             613-237-2133      ,Fax: 613-237-3520www.cna-aiic.caNorthwest Territories & NunavutRegistered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANT/NU)Box 2757Yellowknife NT X1A 2R1Tel:             867-873-2745      Fax: 867-873-2336Email: admin@rnantnu.caBritish ColumbiaCollege of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC)2855 Arbutus StreetVancouver BC V6J 3Y8Tel:             604-736-7331      Fax: 604-736-2272Email: info@crnbc.caAlbertaCollege and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)11620-168 Street NWEdmonton AB T5M 4A6Tel:             780-451-0043      Fax: 780-452-3276Email: carna@nurses.ab.caSaskatchewanSaskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA)2066 Retallack StreetRegina SK S4T 7X5Tel:             800-667-3345       or             306-359-4200      Fax: 306-525-0849Email: info@srna.orgManitobaCollege of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)890 Pembina HighwayWinnipeg MB R3M 2M8Tel:             204-774-3477      Fax: 204-775-6052Email: info@crnm.mb.caOntarioCollege of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)101 Davenport Road

Toronto ON M5R 3P1Tel:             800-387-5526       or             416-928-0900      Fax: 416-926-6507Email: cno@cnomail.orgOntarioRegistered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)158 Pearl StreetToronto ON M5H 1L3Tel:             416-599-1925      Fax: 416-599-1926Email: info@rnao.orgQu�becOrdre des infirmi � res et infirmiers du Qu � bec  (OIIQ)4200, boul. Dorchester OuestMontr�al QC H3Z 1V4 Tel:             800-363-6048       or             514-935-2501      Fax: 514-935-1799Email: info@oiiq.orgNew BrunswickNurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB)165 Regent StreetFredericton NB E3B 3W5Tel:             506-458-8731      Fax: 506-459-2838Email: nanb@nanb.nb.caNova ScotiaCollege of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia (CRNNS)Suite 4005, 7071 Bayers RoadHalifax NS B3L 2C2Tel:             902-491-9744      Fax: 902-491-9510Email: info@crnns.caPrince Edward IslandAssociation of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island (ARNPEI)53 Grafton StreetCharlottetown PE C1A 1K8Tel:             902-368-3764      Fax: 902-628-1430Email: info@arnpei.caNewfoundland and LabradorAssociation of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (ARNNL)55 Military RoadSt. John's NF A1C 2C5Tel:             709-753-6040      Fax: 709-753-4940Email: info@arnni.ca