How to Become a Registered Nurse in Newfoundland and Labrador

• Listed one-time fees: $328.90
• 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
• 7 steps without a listed fee

1. Create Nurse Portal account

   Sign up for an account in the College's Nurse Portal.

   Source

   “Sign up for an account in the College Nurse Portal”

   nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn
2. Apply as Exam Candidate

   After creating your account, apply as an Exam Candidate.

   Source

   “After creating your account, apply as an Exam Candidate.”

   nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn
3. Complete application with identification

   Complete the application by uploading two government issued identification documents, one with a photo, and a legal change of name document if your name has changed.

   Source

   “Complete your application: Upload two (2) of the following government issued identification documents, one of which must contain a photo: Passport Driver’s License Birth certificate Permanent resident card Citizenship card Immigration card If your name has changed, upload a legal change of name document or marriage certificate.”

   nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn
4. Pay application processing fee

   Submit the College application processing fee with your application; the fee is non-refundable.

   • College application processing fee: $172.50
     Source

     “Submit the College application processing fee ($172.50 CAD includes HST) with your application.”

     nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn
   Source

   “Submit the College application processing fee ($172.50 CAD includes HST) with your application. Staff will review your application and follow up if you need to submit any additional information. The application fee is non-refundable.”

   nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn
5. Confirm program completion

   Program completion is confirmed directly by Memorial University for NL graduates, or by an official transcript sent directly from the university for graduates of programs outside NL.

   Source

   “The College will receive confirmation of successful program completion directly from the Office of the Registrar at Memorial University of Newfoundland for graduates of nursing education programs in Newfoundland and Labrador. Graduates of a nursing education program outside of Newfoundland and Labrador must submit an official transcript from the university where you completed your nursin”

   nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn
6. Register and pay NCLEX-RN fee

   When submitting your application, also register and pay the NCLEX-RN exam fee with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

   Source

   “When you submit your application to the College, you must also register and pay the NCLEX-RN® exam fee with National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).”

   nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn
7. Schedule NCLEX-RN exam

   After the College approves your application and grants exam eligibility, follow the instructions in the Authorization to Test email from Pearson VUE to schedule your exam.

   Source

   “When the College approves your exam candidate application, we will also grant you exam eligibility on the NCSBN site. You will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) email from Pearson VUE (exam vendor) for exam scheduling. Be sure to follow the instructions in the ATT email to schedule your exam.”

   nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn
8. Apply for temporary licence

   Apply through the Nurse Portal and pay the temporary licensure fee and the professional liability protection fee while waiting to write the NCLEX-RN.

   • Temporary licence licensure fee: $156.40
     Source

     “Apply through the Nurse Portal and pay the licensure fee ($156.40 CAD includes HST).”

     nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn
   • Professional Liability Protection fee: $78.20 (paid directly to the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS))
     Source

     “Professional Liability Protection fee ($78.20 includes HST) paid directly to the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS).”

     nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn
   Source

   “Apply through the Nurse Portal and pay the licensure fee ($156.40 CAD includes HST). Professional Liability Protection fee ($78.20 includes HST) paid directly to the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS).”

   nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn
9. Confirm licence in public directory

   Once the temporary licence is issued, check your licensure status through the College's public directory to confirm it has been issued.

   Source

   “Once the temporary licence has been issued, you will receive an email from the College that your registration change has been approved, and your name will display on the College’s Search for a Nurse. Ensure that you check your licensure status via the public directory to confirm your licence has been issued.”

   nlcn.ca/apply/rn-applicants/new-graduate-rn

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