Obtaining Registration in Canada
Pakistani Nurse is eligible to apply in Canada as a licenced Nurse Pakistani nurse will generally follow these steps:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Your education and experience in Pakistan will determine which category you are eligible for in Canada. Generally, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree is often required for RN registration. A nursing diploma might qualify you as an LPN.
Different Nursing Professions in Canada
Registered Nurses (RN): Regulated by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN): Regulated by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN): Regulated by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA).
STEP 1 – Apply with National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS)
The first step is to apply to the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) for document evaluation and verification and education credential assessment. You will be required to:
- Set up an online account with the NNAS
- Complete the online application
- Pay the required fee
- Submit the required documents for verification.
Once your file is complete, NNAS will evaluate it and provide you with online access to an Advisory Report. This report contains the results of the education credential evaluation. Once you have your Advisory Report, you can then apply to CLPNA
Requirements
Internationally educated nurses must meet the following requirements:
- Academic Credentials
You must submit all of the materials listed on the NNAS’s website in order to begin the assessment process. The process consists of:
A document evaluation and verification process which determines if you have a similar education to that of a Canadian licensed practical nurse. You will require:
An online NNAS Applicant User Account
A.Proof of identity documents (notarized, certified true copies of two forms of identification which contain your signature, at least one of which must contain a photo)
B.Nursing Education Form completed by school officials and sent directly to NNAS by mail or courier along with all of your academic records/transcripts, and nursing program curriculum/ course descriptions and/or course syllabi
C.Nursing Registration Form completed by each licensing authority outside of Canada where you are or were ever licensed or registered (sent directly to NNAS by mail or courier)
- Work Experience
The following must be submitted to the NNAS in order to verify your work experience:
Nursing Practice Employment Form completed by all employers you have worked for in the past five (5) years (sent directly to NNAS by mail or courier). Please note that CLPNA will consider work experience from the past four (4) years.
- English Language. When submitting documents to the NNAS, you must provide proof of your language proficiency if you were educated in a language other than English.
The NNAS accepts the following language tests, sent directly from the testing agency:
IELTS – International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (only the Academic version is accepted)
CELBAN – Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses
STEP 2: CLPNA Application and Registration Requirements in Canada
A. After submitting your NNAS Advisory Report to CLPNA, CLPNA will ask you to complete an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) Application for Registration and pay the required fee.
B. Once your file is complete, CLPNA will assess whether you currently possess the competencies to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the LPN in the Canada health care system.
CLPNA will determine whether you meet CLPNA’s registration requirements. You will need to provide proof of
1.NNAS Advisory Report
2.Good character declaration, and
3. Fitness to practice.
3. Competency Demonstration and Competency-Based Assessments
CRNA may require you to demonstrate your nursing competency:
Work Experience Documentation
Your previous employers must provide records detailing clinical duties, patient care responsibilities, and supervisory roles. Applicants from designated countries must attest to meeting practice currency requirements and language proficiency.
Competency-Based Assessment (CBA)
If CRNA identifies gaps in your education or experience, you may need to complete a Competency-Based Assessment (CBA), administered by Touchstone Institute through the Registered Nurses Canadian Competence Assessment Program (RNCCAP). This assessment consists of:
- 1. Computer-Based Assessment: Evaluates theoretical knowledge.
- 2. Simulation Lab Assessment: Tests hands-on practical skills.
- 3. Oral Assessment: Assesses clinical decision-making and communication.
CLPNA will notify you if you’ve been approved for registration and/or if further requirements need to be met.
If you are eligible for registration you will be required to obtain a Temporary Practice Permit.
This permit will allow you to work as an LPN while preparing to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE). The CPNRE is a four-hour exam consisting of 165 multiple-choice questions. The multiple-choice questions are presented either within a case-based scenario or as independent questions.
The CPNRE is administered across
Canada three times per year over a four week period in the spring, fall and winter.
Temporary registration is at the discretion of the Registrar and can be held for not more than a total of 12 months. Upon completion of the registration requirements (this may include educational requirements) and successfully passing the CPNRE, you will be eligible to apply for an Active LPN practice permit.
Supervision Requirements: If granted provisional registration, you will need to practice under supervision as defined by the CLPNA. This typically means you cannot be in charge of a unit or work alone on a night shift, and restricted activities may require indirect remote supervision at a minimum.
CPNRE Examination: Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Fee 340 CD
The purpose of provisional registration is to allow you to work while you prepare to take the CPNRE. You will be enrolled to write the CPNRE after your provisional application is approved. You usually have a limited number of attempts (typically three) and a time limit (usually one year) on your provisional practice permit.
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