Across professions
National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS): Who Asks for It
About National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS)
Fees the guides quote
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Main Application (Expedited Service): $750
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RPN Pathway Main Application: $845 (for one profession and one regulator)
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Main Application (Expedited Service): $750 (for multiple professions and regulators)
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NNAS document translation (per page): $115 (per page of document translation)
Processing times the guides quote
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5 days
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12 weeks
Licensing guides quote these from the body's own pages. Check its site for current amounts and times.
Occupations and provinces
| Occupation | Where | Assessment | Why | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical nurse | Alberta | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Get an NNAS assessment | Source“Education credential assessment or report from the National Nursing Assessment Service.”clha.com/lpn/apply-to-be-an-lpn/applicants/internationally-educated... |
| Licensed practical nurse | Manitoba | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Assesses the internationally educated nurse's nursing education for comparability to Canadian practical nursing. | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| Licensed practical nurse | New Brunswick | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Assessment of internationally educated nursing credentials sent to the regulator | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS. Once you receive your Advisory Report, you can apply to the regulatory body of your choice.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| Licensed practical nurse | Nova Scotia | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | If you have one, you arrange for the regulator to have access to it; otherwise you apply to NNAS to get one. | Source“If you have one, arrange for NSNMR to have access to your National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Advisory Report.”nsnmr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-be-nurse-nova-scotia/internat... |
| Nurse practitioner | Alberta | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Credential assessment of nursing education for internationally educated applicants | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| Nurse practitioner | New Brunswick | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Credential assessment of internationally educated nurses | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| Nurse practitioner | Nova Scotia | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Apply to NNAS | Source“Step 1: Apply to the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) to get an Advisory Report.”nsnmr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-be-nurse-nova-scotia/internat... |
| Pharmacist | Alberta | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Join Pharmacists' Gateway Canada | Source“1. Join Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada - Sign up with the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) through Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada.”abpharmacy.ca/regulated-members/registration/pharmacists/initial-re... |
| Pharmacist | Nova Scotia | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Register with Gateway Canada | Source“The Pharmacists' Gateway Canada is the first point of access rather than the NSPR. ... For applicants wishing to practise in Canada, the process of obtaining a licence begins with enrolment in the Gateway.”nspharmacy.ca/pharmacist |
| Pharmacist | Newfoundland and Labrador | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Register with Pharmacists' Gateway Canada | Source“Must be registered with the Pharmacists' Gateway Canada and have indicated Newfoundland and Labrador as a province of interest.”cpnl.ca/registration/initial-registration/pharmacist/international-... |
| Registered nurse | Manitoba | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Credentialing for an RN or LPN at the same time for a single price, with Advisory Reports sent to multiple regulatory bodies at no additional cost. | Source“$750 CAD for multiple professions and regulators. Our Expedited Service provides a simple, fast, and safe way to review your credentials. Under this service, applicants can complete the credentialing process for a registered nurse (RN) or practical nurse (LPN) at the same time for a single price.”nnas.ca/fees |
| Registered nurse | New Brunswick | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Credential assessment of internationally educated nurses | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| Registered nurse | Nova Scotia | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | If you have one, arrange for the regulator to have access to your NNAS Advisory Report. | Source“If you have one, arrange for NSNMR to have access to your National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Advisory Report.”nsnmr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-be-nurse-nova-scotia/internat... |
| Registered nurse | Prince Edward Island | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Assessment of internationally educated nursing credentials required for registration with PEICNM | Source“Valid National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Advisory Report.”peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/internationally-educated-regist... |
| Registered psychiatric nurse | Saskatchewan | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Assesses how the internationally educated applicant's education compares to a Canadian psychiatric nursing education program. | Source“The College will review the application along with the NNAS report and academic documents using the critical dimensions and gaps analysis set out in the NNAS report to determine how the applicant’s education compares to a Canadian psychiatric nursing education program.”crpns.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-nurses-iens |
| Registered psychiatric nurse | Manitoba | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Evaluates the internationally educated applicant's documents and education, and is sent to the CRPNM, which then determines eligibility to write the RPNCE or the need for additional assessments or courses. | Source“Once your file is complete, NNAS will evaluate it and provide you with online access to an Advisory Report, which contains the results of the evaluation. NNAS will also send a copy of this report to the CRPNM.”crpnm.mb.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-psychiatric-nurses/... |
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