Licensed Practical Nurse Licence: Moving from Ontario to Alberta
The short answer
Not stated
The page says LPNs registered by and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar, but does not state whether they can register directly without an exam or assessment. Source
“Licensed practical nurses who are registered by and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/nurse-licensed-pr...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Ontario | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | College of Nurses of Ontario | College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta |
| Guide | Licensed practical nurse in Ontario | Licensed practical nurse in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with CLPNA
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with CLPNA
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