Licensed Practical Nurse Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Saskatchewan
The short answer
Direct transfer
Applicants already licensed in another Canadian province or territory who have passed the CPRNE, REx-PN, or Quebec professional examination can apply through the out-of-province pathway without retaking an entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment. Source
“Use this application pathway if you: are currently registered/licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a Canadian province or territory outside of Saskatchewan”
clpns.com/out-of-province-lpn
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Saskatchewan | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | BC College of Nurses and Midwives | College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan |
| Guide | Licensed practical nurse in British Columbia | Licensed practical nurse in Saskatchewan |
Steps to transfer
Apply through out-of-province pathway
Source
“Use this application pathway if you: are currently registered/licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a Canadian province or territory outside of Saskatchewan”
clpns.com/out-of-province-lpn
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan
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