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.”
peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...

Both provinces

Licensed in NunavutMoving to Prince Edward Island
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery
Guide Registered nurse in Nunavut Registered nurse in Prince Edward Island

Steps to transfer

  1. Create PEICNM profile

    Source
    “Create your *PEICNM profile* online. Please ensure all fields are complete.”
    peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...
  2. Complete application

    Source
    “From your dashboard select “Apply” and complete all required sections of the Canadian RN Application.”
    peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...
  3. Upload proof of identity

    Source
    “Upload a photo of government issued photo ID.”
    peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...
  4. Submit criminal record check

    Source
    “Submit a criminal record check.”
    peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...
  5. Complete jurisprudence exam

    Source
    “Complete the required RN jurisprudence exam from your dashboard.”
    peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...
  6. Request verification of registration

    Source
    “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...
  7. Verify hours of practice

    Source
    “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...
  8. Pay application fee

    Source
    “Submit and pay the applicable application fee.”
    peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/canadian-registered-nurse-requi...

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