National Nursing Assessment Service

Graduates of nursing programs from countries other than Canada (Internationally Educated Nurses - IENS), who do not hold a valid license to practise nursing in a Canadian province or territory, and who wish to become registered to work as a LPN in Canada, are required to apply to the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS).  NNAS coordinates a consistent approach for IENs seeking registration/licensure to practise in Canadian jurisdictions.  NNAS offers a fair, direct and secure way for IENs to submit their documents for Canadian nursing registration.

NNAS provides the following:

• An online application process;
• One central location to send documents;
• A national credential assessment process;
• Online tracking of the status of your application.

After you receive your report from NNAS you can contact registration@clpnnl.ca for further instruction or complete the Application for Licensure for Internationally Educated Nurses.

Application for Licensure for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)

Complete all sections of the IEN application for licensure and submit to CLPNNL along with the processing fee and the following documentation with your application for licensure:

• Licensure Application for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)
• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of marriage certificate in the event of a name change (if applicable)
• Copy of government-issued picture identification (color copy)
• Applicants whose first language is not English will need to determine how best to demonstrate English Language proficiency by reviewing CLPNNL's English Language Proficiency Fact Sheet
• Fee $200.90 + 30.14 HST = $231.04 (cheque or money order payable to CLPNNL or pay with credit card or debit by calling (709)-579-3843 Ext. 100)

Once deemed eligible for licensure in Newfoundland and Labrador you must apply for the first or second available for the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE)

A temporary license will be issued for 4 months to give applicants the opportunity to prepare for and write the CPNRE.  The following must be submitted to process this license:

• Original criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check, not older than six (6) months before the date the license is to be processed.
• The initial licensure fee of $376.66 + HST $56.50 = $433.16 ($227.00 + $34.05 HST = $261.05 after December 1).
• Submit a certificate of completion for the Jurisprudence learning module.

When all fees and required documents have been received and deemed satisfactory, the license will be processed and the LPN’s name will be found on the FIND A NURSE section on the CLPNNL website.

Validating licensure status

• Click Here to Renew Your License
•  Verifying Licensure Status of your LPN Employees  - FACT SHEET
• Important information for employers re: unlicensed individual seeking employment in nursing
• Licensure Requirement for LPNs Providing Virtual Health Care Services - FACT SHEET

Change of Personal or Employment Information

• Process to Request a Change to Information Policy
• Q & A for Information Changes Policy

Licensure Requirements and Information

The following licensure policy information is divided into sections. The summary below identifies the section where you will find relevant licensure information.

A: Temporary Licensure Pathways

            This section includes information for:

1. New graduates
2. LPNs applying from other Canadian jurisdictions
3. Former CLPNNL registrants returning to practice
4. International Applicants
   1. Eligible international applicant with currency of practice hours
   2. Eligible international applicant without currency of practice hours, seeking the Supervised Practice Experience Program
   3. Eligible international applicant – non generalist
5. Emergency temporary license applicants

B: Annual Renewal of Licensure

This section includes information for CLPNNL licensed LPNs renewing their license, including requirements, timelines, and penalties.

C: Reinstatement of Licensure

This section contains information for individuals who:

• fail to renew their license by the licensure renewal date of March 31st.
• Return to licensure following a planned leave.
• Reinstate licensure after practice outside NL.

D:  Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE)

This section includes the exam writing policy, links to exam blueprints, application forms and testing windows.

E: English Language Proficiency

This section includes the policy related to English language proficiency requirements. 

F: Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

The section includes the policy for document requirements and timelines.

G: Mandatory Jurisprudence Education

This section includes the policy on the requirement of jurisprudence education, and the link to the required module.

    H: Duty to Report Criminal Convictions and/or Reporting of Disciplinary Action by a Regulator

This section contains the policy including timelines for notification to CLPNNL.

I: Continuing Competency Program (CCP)

This section contains the CCP policy, and links to the CCP Toolkit, and forms for completion.

J: Verification of Licensure by CLPNNL

This section contains the required form and identifies timelines.

K: Appeal of Licensure Application and Renewal Decision

This section contains the appeals policy.

L: Registration and Service Fees

This section contains the fees collected by CLPNNL for registration and services.

M. Assessment of Work Responsibilities

This section includes information for LPNs requesting consideration of their role as nursing practice, for the purposes of currency of practice hours.

N. Recognition of Volunteer Hours

This section includes information for LPNs requesting consideration of LPN hours for a volunteer role.