Streamline Registration Pathway 

Countries identified for the streamline process were selected based on a number of factors: 

• Similar regulatory processes are in place within the country with respect to the role of the nursing regulator (Nursing College or Board). 
• National nursing curriculum or nursing education that aligns with the Canadian entry-level competencies (ELCs). 
• Nursing education is delivered at the university degree level. 

Applicants who completed their nursing education and who are currently licensed in one of the following countries are eligible for the streamlined licensure process: 

• United States 
• United Kingdom 
• Ireland 
• India 
• New Zealand 
• Australia 

Yes. You must have completed your nursing education and be currently licensed in good standing as a registered nurse (RN) in either the USA, UK, Ireland, India, Australia, or New Zealand. 

Current licensure means you hold a practising licence that entitles you to practice as a registered nurse. If you are not educated and currently licensed in one of the six designated countries, you are not eligible for the streamline process. 

 Good standing means that your license/registration is not under review/investigation, and you are not subject to any outstanding complaints with a nursing regulator and there are no conditions or restrictions on your nursing license/registration. 

No, you are not eligible for this streamlined process. Visit our website for information on the general application process. 

The application can be completed online. Click here for the link to the College’s website. The College is transitioning to a new database and applicant portal. This new system will launch during the Summer 2023. 

Identification – you must submit two pieces of government issued identification. Additionally, if you have had a change of name, you must provide a legal change of name document (e.g. marriage certificate).

Criminal Record Check (CRC) – you must submit a current CRC; completed within the last 6 months. If you currently reside in Canada and have immigration/visa status, then you must provide a Canadian CRC. If you do not currently reside in Canada and do not have immigration/visa status you must provide a CRC for each country you have lived in. For additional information on CRC and the submission process see our Fact Sheet. 

If you are educated and currently licensed in one of the designated countries (US, UK, Ireland, India, New Zealand or Australia) you meet the Colleges English language proficiency requirement. For additional information on ELP see our Fact Sheet. 

Yes. An education credential assessment (ECA) is required for all applicants educated outside Canada. An ECA is used to verify your education program and determine its equivalency to a Canadian degree. 

Applicants may apply to have their credentials assessed through: 

• National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) 

or one of the other designated ECA organizations 

• World Education Services (WES) 
• Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies 
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada 
• International Credential Evaluation Service – British Columbia Institute of Technology 

Yes. If you have recently completed an ECA for immigration you must contact the provider and request that a copy of your report be forwarded directly to the College. The ECA provider may require additional information and/or a fee to forward your report. 

Yes, however, in most instances the College can verify your current registration/licensure online. Applicants educated & licensed in India must request a Verification of Registration from the nursing council as licensure cannot be verified online. The College will notify other applicants when additional information is required and if a Verification of Registration from another regulatory body will need to be sent directly to the College. 

Applicants educated or licensed outside of the designated countries must request a verification of registration form the nursing council be sent directly to the College. 

In order for your application to be assessed the College must have all required documentation, including your identification, criminal record check, NNAS or ECA report, and verification of licensure. Upon receipt of all documents your file will be assessed within 5-7 business days and you will receive a decision by email. 

The provisional registration application fee is $172.50. 

No, you are not required to re-apply. Our Registration team is reviewing all current applicants for eligibility to determine how our new streamline process will benefit you. You can expect an update on your application from us directly by email after this review is complete. Please stay tuned. 

If you have already passed the NCLEX-RN you do not need to retake the exam. In most cases the College can verify you licensure status in the United States online. If the College requires a verification of examination results you will be notified. 

Yes, you are eligible to apply. However, the College may require a verification of examination result and will consider this information when assessing your eligibility for an interim licence. 

Once you are granted provisional registration the College will notify you of the steps to apply for the registration exam (NCLEX-RN). 

A valid practicing or interim license is required to practicing nursing in NL. Once your file is assessed the College will notify you regarding your eligibility for either a practicing RN licence or interim licence. An interim licence (IL) is a time-limited permit to practice nursing while you are finalizing the registration requirements. 

As the nursing regulator, our role is to ensure nurses are registered and licensed to practice nursing in Newfoundland & Labrador. We do not have a role in recruitment or helping nurses secure employment, however following resource may be helpful to you. 

Government of NL https://workinhealthnl.ca/ 

If you have any further questions on our new streamline process, please contact our Registration team by email at [email protected]. Please note: due to a high volume of those interested, response time may vary. We will be in touch as soon as possible. We respond to emails and calls in the order they are received to help decrease our volume of emails and calls, which enables us to respond more quickly. We ask you to please not leave multiple messages; we will be in touch when we can. Thank you for your patience.