Nursing is usually categorized in two groups in Canada - Registered Nurse and Registered Practical Nurse. There are six classes of registration of nurses - General, Extended, Special Assignment, Temporary, Emergency Assignment and Non-Practicing.
Every province in Canada has a regulatory body for nursing practice in Ontario. They set requirements to enter the profession, assuring the quality of practice, establishing standards of nursing practice.
Internationally Educated Nurses
Registration requirements to become a Registered Nurse
To practice nursing as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse in Canada, internationally educated nurses must hold a General Certificate of Registration. To become eligible for Registration, international applicants will need to meet the following registration requirements.
1.Proof of authorization to work in Canada
2.Completion of nursing program that is equivalent to a four year bachelor’s degree in nursing or practical nursing diploma.
3.Nursing practice in the category for which the international student is applying within three years prior to issuance of the Certificate of Registration.
4.Completion of the NCLEX-RN for those applying for Registered Nurse, or the CPNRE (Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam) for those applying for Registered Practical Nurse.
5.Proof of language proficiency in English (or French).
