Pathway To Canada For Pakistani Licensed Practical Nurse
Yes, a Pakistani Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is eligible to apply for licensure and provisional registration in Alberta, Canada. The regulatory body for LPNs in Alberta is the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
Degree Required:
Four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Or a two-year post-secondary diploma program. But both Degree will be evaluated to determine if its curriculum, clinical hours, and overall scope are comparable to a Canadian Practical Nursing diploma or four-year Bachelor of Science (BSN).
Here’s a step-by-step guide for internationally educated nurses.
Step 1: Understand the Requirements
Before starting, familiarize yourself with the general requirements set by the CLPNA for Internationally Educated Nurses. These typically include:
Education: Your nursing education will be reviewed to ensure it meets Canadian standards for LPNs.
English Language Proficiency: You will need to demonstrate proficiency in English through an approved language test (e.g., IELTS, CELBAN).
Good Character and Fitness to Practice: This involves a criminal record check and declarations about your physical and mental health.
Currency of Practice: You’ll need to demonstrate recent nursing practice hours or complete a refresher program if your practice is not current.
Jurisprudence Exam
You’ll need to complete the CLPNA jurisprudence requirement, which involves e-learning modules about the laws and ethics of nursing in Alberta.
Professional Liability Insurance: You must provide evidence of professional liability insurance.
Step 2: National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Application (Potentially Optional, but Recommended for Initial Assessment)
While the CLPNA now allows IENs to apply directly, the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) is often the first step for many IENs seeking to work in Canada. NNAS provides a streamlined process for credential evaluation.
Work Experience: Past employers may need to send verification of your work experience directly to NNAS.
Language Proficiency: Your language test results must be sent directly from the testing organization to NNAS.
Pay NNAS Fees.
Receive NNAS Advisory Report: NNAS will evaluate your credentials and send an advisory report to you and the CLPNA.
Step 3: Direct Application to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Create a MyCLPNA Account: Register on the CLPNA’s online portal.
Select “APPLY” and submit all related documents.
Step 4: Provisional Registration (Availability and How it Works)
Yes, provisional registration is available in Alberta for eligible Internationally Educated Nurses. The CLPNA may grant provisional registration to eligible applicants, allowing you to work as an LPN in Alberta while you meet any outstanding final registration requirements, such as successfully passing the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE).
If approved for provisional registration, you will receive a decision letter and an invoice for your permit fee. Provisional permits are typically valid for one year.
This allows you to gain valuable work experience in Alberta while you prepare for and attempt the CPNRE.
Step 5: Write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE)
To obtain full licensure, you must successfully pass the CPNRE.
The CLPNA will provide you with information on how to register for and take the exam after reviewing your application and determining your eligibility.
Step 6: Obtain Full Licensure and Practice Permit
Once you have met all requirements, including passing the CPNRE, you will be issued a full practice permit, allowing you to practice as a fully licensed LPN in Alberta.
Average LPN Salary in Canada:
The average LPN salary across Canada is approximately CAD $55,911 to CAD $62,647 per year, or around CAD $28.67 to CAD $32.13 per hour.
Entry-level positions typically start around CAD $49,814 to CAD $55,624 per year.
Experienced LPNs can earn significantly more, with some reaching CAD $102,654 per year or higher.
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