As of January 12th, CARNA will be operating under a new name and brand – the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) .

This renewed single mandate will allow CRNA to focus on protecting the public through excellence in nursing regulation.

Their new website can be found here:  www.nurses.ab.ca

NNAS congratulates CRNA.

Applicant Letter, click here: Applicant Expiry Date Extension – Dec 20, 2021 – EN

Update for Applicants, click here: Update for Applicants – Dec 20, 2021 – EN

Q&A Expiry Date Extension, click here: Q&A Expiry Date Extension – Dec 20 2021 – EN

                                         Communication to Applicants CRNNL Language Requirements

                                              (EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2021 AT 9:00 am ET)

 

Dear Applicant,

 

According to our records, you have selected the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) as one of the recipients of your Advisory Report. I am writing to inform you of a recent change CRNNL has made to its application process. This change comes into effect on December 1, 2021. Visit the CRNNL website at https://crnnl.ca for more information.

Under CRNNL requirements, applicants must demonstrate language proficiency in English. Achieving benchmark scores on an approved English language proficiency exam remains the most effective way of demonstrating proficiency.

An applicant whose first language is not English is required to demonstrate proficiency by:

1. Achieving the required scores on one of the accepted English language proficiency tests (IELTS or CELBAN); or
2. Registration and licensure as a Licensed/Registered Practical Nurse (LPN / RPN) in another Canadian province/territory and employed as an LPN / RPN in Canada, during the previous 2 years, where the primary language of the practice setting and clients are English.

An applicant whose first language is English may be able to demonstrate proficiency by:

1. Primary language where you live, and work is English and evidence of language of instruction in theory and clinical in English in the nursing program(s) completed. Verification required from your school of nursing; or
2. Evidence of safe practice within the last 2 years as a RN, where services were provided in English and where the primary language of the practice setting, and clients was English. Verification required from your employer(s).

 

CRNNL is currently reviewing its English language proficiency requirements.

Because your application to NNAS is in process, you can defer the language requirement for CRNNL until after the NNAS process. This can be done at any time while your application is open, and your review is in process.

To defer the language requirement, go into the Dashboard section of your online portal and then go to the Application Status link for your CRNNL order. The Passing Language Score requirement will include a selectable option that indicates that CRNNL allows for passing of language requirements to occur after the advisory report is issued. Once you have selected this option you will then be asked to click on a box if you wish to defer the language requirement for CRNNL until after you complete the NNAS process.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to contact Applicant Support at support@nnas.ca or by calling 855-977-1898, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm ET. You can also review the Frequently Asked Questions on the NNAS website at www.nnas.ca in the News and Events section.

 

I wish you all the best.

Yours sincerely,

 

Gayle Waxman

Executive Director, NNAS

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions
CRNNL Language Requirements

(EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2021 AT 9:00 am ET)

 

Q1. What are CRNNL’s language requirements

 

A1. Applicants to CRNNL are required, under the RN Regulations, to demonstrate proficiency in English language. An applicant whose first language is not English is required to demonstrate proficiency by:
1. Achieving the required scores on one of the accepted English language proficiency tests (IELTS or
CELBAN); or
2. Registration and licensure as a Licensed/Registered Practical Nurse (LPN / RPN) in another Canadian province/territory and employed as an LPN / RPN in Canada, during the previous 2 years, where the primary language of the practice setting and clients are English.

An applicant whose first language is English may be able to demonstrate proficiency by:
1. Primary language where you live, and work is English and evidence of language of instruction in theory and clinical in English in the nursing program(s) completed. Verification required from your school of nursing; or
2. Evidence of safe practice within the last 2 years as a RN, where services were provided in English and where the primary language of the practice setting, and clients was English. Verification is required from your employer(s).

CRNNL is currently reviewing its English language proficiency requirements.

 

Q2. Does this mean I won’t have to have my language proficiency assessed?

 

A2. No. You still need to have your language proficiency assessed and meet the language proficiency requirement.

 

Q3. Do these changes apply to any other Nursing Regulatory Bodies?

 

A3. This change applies only to CRNNL. Please check the website of the Regulatory Bodies you are considering applying to for registration or licensure to find out about their specific requirements.

 

Q4. I have an application currently open with NNAS. I identified CRNNL as one the recipients of my Advisory Reports. I want to defer my language requirement until after the NNAS process. Can I do so?

 

A4. Yes. You can defer the language requirement until after the NNAS process at any time while your application is open, and your review is in process.

 

Q5. How do I defer the language requirement until after the NNAS process if I am applying to CRNNL?

A5. To defer the language requirement, go into the Dashboard section of your online portal and then go to the Application Status link for your CRNNL order. The Passing Language Score requirement will include a selectable option that indicates that CRNNL allows for passing of language requirements to occur after the advisory report is issued. Once you have selected this option you will then be asked to click on a box if you wish to defer the language requirement for CRNNL until after you complete the NNAS process.

 

Q6. I have applied to several Regulatory Bodies including CRNNL. If I defer my language requirement for CRNNL, will this impact my application to other Regulatory Bodies?

 

A6. You will need to meet the requirements of all Regulatory Bodies you are applying to before your Advisory Report can issued. If you have identified other Regulatory Bodies as the recipient of your Advisory Report, your Report will not be issued to those Regulatory Bodies until you meet all their requirements.

 

Q7. Can I port my Advisory Report to another Regulatory Body if I waived the language requirement for CRNNL?

A7. Yes, you can. However, you will be required to meet the language requirement along with all other policies and requirements of each Regulatory Body to which you are applying.

Q8. Can I still submit language test scores to NNAS even if I am applying to CRNNL?

A8. Yes. You can still submit language test scores and CRNNL will accept them as proof that you have met the language requirement. This remains the most efficient way to meet the language requirement.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

CLPNNL Language Requirements

(EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2021 AT 9:00 am ET)

 

 

Q1. What are CLPNNL’s language requirements?

A1. Applicants to CLPNNL are required, under the LPN Regulations, to demonstrate proficiency in English language.

An applicant whose first language is not English is required to demonstrate proficiency by:

 

1. Achieving the required scores on one of the accepted English language proficiency tests (IELTS or CELBAN)

 

An applicant whose first language is English may be able to demonstrate proficiency by:

 

1. Primary language where you live, and work is English and evidence of language of instruction in theory and clinical in English in the nursing program(s) Verification required from your school of nursing; or
2. Evidence of safe practice within the last 2 years as a nurse, where services were provided in English and where the primary language of the practice setting, and clients was English. Verification required from your employer(s).

 

CLPNNL is currently reviewing its English language proficiency requirements.

 

 

Q2. Does this mean I won’t have to have my language proficiency assessed?

A2. No. You still need to have your language proficiency assessed and meet the language proficiency requirement.

 

 

Q3. Do these changes apply to any other Nursing Regulatory Bodies?

A3. This change applies only to CLPNNL. Please check the website of the Regulatory Bodies you are considering applying to for registration or licensure to find out about their specific requirements.

 

 

Q4. I have an application currently open with NNAS. I identified CLPNNL as one the recipients of my Advisory Reports. I want to defer my language requirement until after the NNAS process. Can I do so?

A4. Yes. You can defer the language requirement until after the NNAS process at any time while your application is open, and your review is in process.

 

 

Q5. How do I defer the language requirement until after the NNAS process if I am applying to CLPNNL?

A5. To defer the language requirement, go into the Dashboard section of your online portal and then go to the Application Status link for your CLPNNL order. The Passing Language Score requirement will include a selectable option that indicates that CLPNNL allows for passing of language requirements to occur after the advisory report is issued. Once you have selected this option you will then be asked to click on a box if you wish to defer the language requirement for CLPNNL until after you complete the NNAS process.

 

 

Q6. I have applied to several Regulatory Bodies including CLPNNL. If I defer my language requirement for CLPNNL, will this impact my application to other Regulatory Bodies?

A6. You will need to meet the requirements of all Regulatory Bodies you are applying to before your Advisory Report can be issued. If you have identified other Regulatory Bodies as the recipient of your Advisory Report, your Report will not be issued to those Regulatory Bodies until you meet all their requirements.

 

 

Q7. Can I port my Advisory Report to another Regulatory Body if I waived the language requirement for CLPNNL?

A7. Yes, you can. However, you will be required to meet the language requirement along with all other policies and requirements of each Regulatory Body to which you are applying.

 

 

Q8. Can I still submit language test scores to NNAS even if I am applying to CLPNNL?

A8. Yes. You can still submit language test scores and CLPNNL will accept them as proof that you have met the language requirement. This remains the most efficient way to meet the language requirement.

December 1, 2021

The CPNNL & CRNNL language requirements implementation is being delayed due to technical difficulties, applicants who wish to defer the language requirement will be notified when they are able to do so via the applicant portal.

CPNNL Language Requirements Q&A: CPNNL Languague Requirement 2021 11 01 Q&A

CRNNL Language Requirements Q&A: CRNNL Language Requirment 2021 11 01 Q&A

 

September 24, 2021

COVID-19 Update for Applicants, click here: Update for Applicants – Sep 24, 2021 – EN

COVID-19 Q&A, click here: COVID-19 Q&A – Sep 24 2021 – EN

Letter to Applicants, click here: Letter to Applicants Expiry Extension – June 21, 2021

 

Communication to Applicants

BCCNM Language Requirements

(EFFECTIVE JULY 8, 2021, AT NOON ET)

 

Dear Applicant,

 

According to our records, you have selected the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCCNM) as one of the recipients of your Advisory Report.  I am writing to inform you of a recent change BCCNM has made to its process for assessing English language proficiency. This change comes into effect on July 8, 2021, at noon ET.  The changes are detailed on BCCNM’s website at www.bccnm.ca.

 

Effective July 8, 2021, applicants to BCCNM will be able to demonstrate English language proficiency in two ways.  The first way is by achieving benchmark scores on an approved English language proficiency test.  This remains the most efficient way of demonstrating language proficiency. The scores can be submitted as part of the NNAS Advisory Report or deferred until after the NNAS process is complete and an application for registration has been submitted to BCCNM.

 

The second way for applicants to BCCNM to demonstrate English language proficiency is to provide evidence for BCCNM to consider during the application process to BCCNM.  BCCNM will consider all relevant information that could inform their decision that the English language proficiency requirement is met, including:

 

• Language of education instruction,
• Language in practice settings,
• Likelihood of language attrition,
• Language of additional and transitional education,
• Approved English language proficiency test results that achieve the benchmark scores,
• Any other relevant details specific to the applicant.

When BCCNM completes their assessment, BCCNM will determine if the English language requirement is met or if the applicant must take an approved English language proficiency test and achieve the benchmark scores.

 

Because your application to NNAS is in process, you can defer the language requirement for BCCNM until after the NNAS process.  This can be done at any time while your application is open, and your review is in process.

 

To defer the language requirement, go into the Dashboard section of your online portal and then go to the Application Status link for your BCCNM order.  The Passing Language Score requirement will include a selectable option that indicates that BCCNM allows for passing of language requirements to occur after the Advisory Report is issued.  Once you have selected this option you will then be asked to click on a box if you wish to defer the English language requirement for BCCNM until after you complete the NNAS process.

 

If you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to contact Applicant Support at support@nnas.ca or by calling 855-977-1898, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm ET.  You can also review the Frequently Asked Questions on the NNAS website at www.nnas.ca in the News and Events section.

 

I wish you all the best.

 

Yours sincerely,

Gayle Waxman

Executive Director, NNAS

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

BCCNM Language Requirements

(EFFECTIVE JULY 8, 2021 AT NOON ET)

 

Q1.  How is BCCNM changing it process for assessing English language proficiency?

 

A1.  Effective July 8, 2021, at noon ET, applicants to BCCNM will be able to demonstrate English language proficiency in two ways.  The first way is by achieving benchmark scores on an approved English language proficiency test.  This remains the most efficient way of demonstrating language proficiency. The scores can be submitted as part of the NNAS Advisory Report or deferred until after the NNAS process is complete and an application for registration has been submitted to BCCNM.

 

The second way for applicants to BCCNM to demonstrate English language proficiency is to provide evidence for BCCNM to consider during the application process to BCCNM.  BCCNM will consider all relevant information that could inform their decision that the English language proficiency requirement is met, including:

 

• Language of education instruction,
• Language in practice settings,
• Likelihood of language attrition,
• Language of additional and transitional education,
• Approved English language proficiency test results that achieve the benchmark scores,
• Any other relevant details specific to the applicant.

When BCCNM completes their assessment, BCCNM will determine if the English language requirement is met or if the applicant must take an approved English language proficiency test and achieve the benchmark scores.

 

Q2.  Does this mean I won’t have to have my language proficiency assessed?

 

A2.  No.  You still need to have your language proficiency assessed and meet the language proficiency requirement.

 

Q3.  Do these changes apply to any other Nursing Regulatory Bodies?

 

A3.  This change applies only to BCCNM.  Please check the website of the Regulatory Bodies you are considering applying to for registration or licensure to find out about their specific requirements.

 

Q4.  I have an application currently open with NNAS.  I identified BCCNM as one the recipients of my Advisory Reports.   I want to defer my language requirement until after the NNAS process.  Can I do so? 

 

A4.   Yes.  You can defer the language requirement until after the NNAS process at any time while your application is open, and your review is in process.

 

Q5.  How do I defer the language requirement until after the NNAS process if I am applying to BCCNM?

 

A5.   To defer the language requirement, go into the Dashboard section of your online portal and then go to the Application Status link for your BCCNM order.  The Passing Language Score requirement will include a selectable option that indicates that BCCNM allows for passing of language requirements to occur after the Advisory Report is issued.  Once you have selected this option you will then be asked to click on a box if you wish to defer the language requirement for BCCNM until after you complete the NNAS process.

 

Q6.  I have applied to several Regulatory Bodies including BCCNM.  If I defer my language requirement for BCCNM, will this impact my application to other Regulatory Bodies?

 

A6.  You will need to meet the requirements of all Regulatory Bodies you are applying to before your Advisory Report can issued.  If you have identified other Regulatory Bodies as the recipient of your Advisory Report, your Report will not be issued to those Regulatory Bodies until you meet all their requirements.

 

Q7.  Can I port my Advisory Report to another Regulatory Body if I defer the language requirement for BCCNM?

 

A7.  Yes, you can.  However, you will be required to meet the language requirement along with all other policies and requirements of each Regulatory Body to which you are applying.

Q8.  Can I still submit language test scores to NNAS even if I am applying to BCCNM?

 

A8.  Yes.  You can still submit language test scores and BCCNM will accept them as proof that you have met the language requirement.   This remains the most efficient way to meet the language requirement.

 

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

NANB Language Requirements

(EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 17, 2021 AT 9:00 am ET)

 

 

Q1.  What are NANB’s new language requirements?

 

A1.  Under NANB’s previous rules, applicants had to demonstrate language proficiency in either English or French by achieving benchmark scores on an approved language proficiency test. This remains the most efficient way of demonstrating language proficiency. That being said, IENs applying for registration with NANB may prove language proficiency in one of the four following ways.

 

1. by achieving benchmark scores on an approved language proficiency test;
2. by holding current registration in another Canadian Jurisdiction;
3. by completing a nursing program in either English or French;
4. by providing other evidence of language proficiency for review by the Registrar.

 

If you are not able to demonstrate language proficiency through your nursing program, registration status, or your results on a language proficiency test, then the following types of evidence may also be considered by NANB:

 

1. completion of an educational program at a college or university level in either English or French, in the last two years; or
2. work or volunteer experience in English or French, in the last two years.

 

As well as providing the types of evidence listed above, NANB may also require that applicants participate in an oral proficiency interview by telephone, with a member of NANB’s staff, to assess the applicant’s proficiency in listening and speaking, in either English or French.

 

Q2.  Does this mean I won’t have to have my language proficiency assessed?

 

A2.  No.  You still need to have your language proficiency assessed and meet the language proficiency requirement.

 

Q3.  Do these changes apply to any other Nursing Regulatory Bodies?

 

A3.  This change applies only to NANB.  Please check the website of the Regulatory Bodies you are considering applying to for registration or licensure to find out about their specific requirements.

 

Q4.  I have an application currently open with NNAS.  I identified NANB as one the recipients of my Advisory Reports.   I want to defer my language requirement until after the NNAS process.  Can I do so? 

 

A4.   Yes.  You can defer the language requirement until after the NNAS process at any time while your application is open, and your review is in process.

 

Q5.  How do I defer the language requirement until after the NNAS process if I am applying to NANB?

 

A5.   To defer the language requirement, go into the Dashboard section of your online portal and then go to the Application Status link for your NANB order.  The Passing Language Score requirement will include a selectable option that indicates that NANB allows for passing of language requirements to occur after the advisory report is issued.  Once you have selected this option you will then be asked to click on a box if you wish to defer the language requirement for NANB until after you complete the NNAS process.

 

Q6.  I have applied to several Regulatory Bodies including NANB.  If I defer my language requirement for NANB, will this impact my application to other Regulatory Bodies?

 

A6.  You will need to meet the requirements of all Regulatory Bodies you are applying to before your Advisory Report can issued.  If you have identified other Regulatory Bodies as the recipient of your Advisory Report, your Report will not be issued to those Regulatory Bodies until you meet all their requirements.

 

Q7.  Can I port my Advisory Report to another Regulatory Body if I waived the language requirement for NANB?

 

A7.  Yes, you can.  However, you will be required to meet the language requirement along with all other policies and requirements of each Regulatory Body to which you are applying.

Q8.  Can I still submit language test scores to NNAS even if I am applying to NANB?

 

A8.  Yes.  You can still submit language test scores and NANB will accept them as proof that you have met the language requirement.   This remains the most efficient way to meet the language requirement.