About National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS)

Fees the guides quote

  • Main Application (Expedited Service): $750

    Stated in 6 guides
    Source
    “Main Application | $750 CAD ($525 USD)*”
    nnas.ca/fees
  • RPN Pathway Main Application: $845 (for one profession and one regulator)

    Stated in 3 guides
    Source
    “$650 USD (approximately $845 CDN) for one profession and one regulator.”
    nnas.ca/fees
  • Main Application (Expedited Service): $750 (for multiple professions and regulators)

    Stated in 2 guides
    Source
    “$750 CAD for multiple professions and regulators.”
    nnas.ca/fees
  • NNAS document translation (per page): $115 (per page of document translation)

    Stated in 1 guide
    Source
    “| NNAS document translation (per page) | $115 CAD<br>($80 USD)\* |”
    nnas.ca/fees

Processing times the guides quote

  • 5 days

    Stated in 4 guides
    Source
    “Once all documents are received, your Advisory Report will be issued within five days provided no further clarification is needed.”
    nnas.ca/application-process-timeline
  • 12 weeks

    Stated in 2 guides
    Source
    “Once all documents are received, your Advisory Report will be issued in 12 weeks provided no further clarification is needed.”
    nnas.ca/application-process-timeline

Licensing guides quote these from the body's own pages. Check its site for current amounts and times.

Occupations and provinces

Licensing guides that list an assessment by the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS), by occupation and province
OccupationWhere Assessment WhySource
Licensed practical nurse Alberta National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Get an NNAS assessment
Source
“Education credential assessment or report from the National Nursing Assessment Service.”
clha.com/lpn/apply-to-be-an-lpn/applicants/internationally-educated...
Licensed practical nurse Manitoba National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Assesses the internationally educated nurse's nursing education for comparability to Canadian practical nursing.
Source
“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”
nnas.ca/application-process-timeline
Licensed practical nurse New Brunswick National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Assessment of internationally educated nursing credentials sent to the regulator
Source
“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS. Once you receive your Advisory Report, you can apply to the regulatory body of your choice.”
nnas.ca/application-process-timeline
Licensed practical nurse Nova Scotia National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) If you have one, you arrange for the regulator to have access to it; otherwise you apply to NNAS to get one.
Source
“If you have one, arrange for NSNMR to have access to your National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Advisory Report.”
nsnmr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-be-nurse-nova-scotia/internat...
Nurse practitioner Alberta National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Credential assessment of nursing education for internationally educated applicants
Source
“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”
nnas.ca/application-process-timeline
Nurse practitioner New Brunswick National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Credential assessment of internationally educated nurses
Source
“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”
nnas.ca/application-process-timeline
Nurse practitioner Nova Scotia National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Apply to NNAS
Source
“Step 1: Apply to the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) to get an Advisory Report.”
nsnmr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-be-nurse-nova-scotia/internat...
Pharmacist Alberta National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Join Pharmacists' Gateway Canada
Source
“1. Join Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada - Sign up with the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) through Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada.”
abpharmacy.ca/regulated-members/registration/pharmacists/initial-re...
Pharmacist Nova Scotia National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Register with Gateway Canada
Source
“The Pharmacists' Gateway Canada is the first point of access rather than the NSPR. ... For applicants wishing to practise in Canada, the process of obtaining a licence begins with enrolment in the Gateway.”
nspharmacy.ca/pharmacist
Pharmacist Newfoundland and Labrador National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Register with Pharmacists' Gateway Canada
Source
“Must be registered with the Pharmacists' Gateway Canada and have indicated Newfoundland and Labrador as a province of interest.”
cpnl.ca/registration/initial-registration/pharmacist/international-...
Registered nurse Manitoba National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Credentialing for an RN or LPN at the same time for a single price, with Advisory Reports sent to multiple regulatory bodies at no additional cost.
Source
“$750 CAD for multiple professions and regulators. Our Expedited Service provides a simple, fast, and safe way to review your credentials. Under this service, applicants can complete the credentialing process for a registered nurse (RN) or practical nurse (LPN) at the same time for a single price.”
nnas.ca/fees
Registered nurse New Brunswick National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Credential assessment of internationally educated nurses
Source
“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”
nnas.ca/application-process-timeline
Registered nurse Nova Scotia National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) If you have one, arrange for the regulator to have access to your NNAS Advisory Report.
Source
“If you have one, arrange for NSNMR to have access to your National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Advisory Report.”
nsnmr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-be-nurse-nova-scotia/internat...
Registered nurse Prince Edward Island National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Assessment of internationally educated nursing credentials required for registration with PEICNM
Source
“Valid National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Advisory Report.”
peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/internationally-educated-regist...
Registered psychiatric nurse Saskatchewan National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Assesses how the internationally educated applicant's education compares to a Canadian psychiatric nursing education program.
Source
“The College will review the application along with the NNAS report and academic documents using the critical dimensions and gaps analysis set out in the NNAS report to determine how the applicant’s education compares to a Canadian psychiatric nursing education program.”
crpns.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-nurses-iens
Registered psychiatric nurse Manitoba National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Evaluates the internationally educated applicant's documents and education, and is sent to the CRPNM, which then determines eligibility to write the RPNCE or the need for additional assessments or courses.
Source
“Once your file is complete, NNAS will evaluate it and provide you with online access to an Advisory Report, which contains the results of the evaluation. NNAS will also send a copy of this report to the CRPNM.”
crpnm.mb.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-psychiatric-nurses/...

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