Apply for a Licence to Nurse in NL
If you are a first-time applicant to Newfoundland and Labrador, there are different steps you need to complete to become registered as a nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurses
Find application requirements for new grads, those licensed in other provinces, and internationally educated nurses.
Registered Nurses
Find all the information you need to work as a registered nurse in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Registered Psychiatric Nurses
Are you a registered psychiatric nurse looking to work in NL? Apply here.
Nurse Practitioners
Follow the application process to become a nurse practitioner in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Become a Nurse
Do you want a career as a nurse? Learn about the nursing designations, where to do your post secondary education in Newfoundland and Labrador, and applying for a licence.
Registration Requirements
In addition to filling out your application, there is other information you need to provide to be a nurse in NL. Find information on fees, exams, English language requirements, criminal record checks, and jurisprudence.
Appealing a Licensure Decision
If you aren’t satisfied with a licensure decision, you can appeal. Learn how to make a request and the review process.
Nursing Regulation in NL
Nursing regulation in Newfoundland and Labrador has evolved through decades of growth. It has culminated in the 2026 merger of 2regulatory bodies into one College. We oversee all nursing designations with consistent, unified standards.