Registered Nurse Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island
The short answer
Direct transfer
Applicants already registered in another Canadian province or territory apply through a dedicated application route that does not require retaking the entry-to-practice exam or a competence assessment. Source
“This section is for registered nurses who want to apply to PEICNM and ARE CURRENTLY registered to practice in another Canadian province or territory.”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Prince Edward Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator | Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery |
| Guide | Registered nurse in Nova Scotia | Registered nurse in Prince Edward Island |
Steps to transfer
Create PEICNM profile
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“Create your *PEICNM profile* online. Please ensure all fields are complete.”
peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...Complete application
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“From your dashboard select “Apply” and complete all required sections of the Canadian RN Application.”
peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...Upload proof of identity
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“Upload a photo of government issued photo ID.”
peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...Submit criminal record check
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“Submit a criminal record check.”
peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...Complete jurisprudence exam
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“Complete the required RN jurisprudence exam from your dashboard.”
peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...Request verification of registration
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“You must contact each regulatory body that you are currently registered/licensed with and request that they forward a Verification of Registration Form to PEICNM.”
peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...Verify hours of practice
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“In order to demonstrate currency (450 hours in the past three years) you must ask your employer(s) to submit the Verification of Hours Form directly to PEICNM.”
peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...Pay application fee
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“Submit and pay the applicable application fee.”
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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery
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