New graduate & student resource hub
Everything you need to move from graduation to registration in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut — in one place.
Note for new applicants: Monitor your application status regularly through the Member Login. CANNN does not send individual reminders about outstanding documents — it is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are submitted.
Your path to registration
From graduation to registration
Registration involves several steps. Start early — the process typically takes 10–15 business days once all documents are received.
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Write Your Exam
Complete your entry-to-practice examination (NCLEX-RN, or CPNRE depending on your designation)
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Submit Documents
Some documents must be sent directly to CANNN by your school, instructors, or regulatory bodies — they cannot be submitted by you
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Pay & Activate
Once your application is approved, your registration fee becomes available to pay. Your registration becomes active upon payment
Need to work while you wait? get a temporary nursing license
If you’re waiting to write your exam, waiting for results, or planning to re-write — you may be eligible for a Temporary Nursing License that allows you to legally practice in the NWT and/or NU in the interim.
Waiting to write
Awating Results
Re-Writing
Refresher Program
Nurses completing a Nursing Refresher Program
Processing fee: $65.63 · Valid government-issued photo ID required
By Designation
Initial registration requirements
New Graduate Requirements
- Passing result from an accepted entry-to-practice exam (NCLEX-RN)
- Official Transcript Request — must be emailed directly by your institution to CANNN (unofficial transcripts are not accepted)
- Aurora College BScN graduates: Request your official transcript from the University of Victoria — this is the degree-granting institution and the transcript that confirms degree completion. Your NAC or Aurora College transcript alone is not sufficient.
- Nunavut Arctic College BScN graduates: Request your official transcript from Dalhousie University — this is the degree-granting institution and the transcript that confirms degree completion. Your NAC transcript alone is not sufficient.
- Form G(1) — Confirmation of Program Completion (sent directly from your program chair to CANNN)
- Form C Instructor Reference (sent directly from faculty to CANNN)
- Two pieces of government-issued colour ID with signature; one must include a photo
- Two pieces of government-issued photo ID, with signature
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening (within 6 months)
- Verification of registration from any jurisdiction where you have been licensed since completing your nursing program
Note on practice hours (Form A2): Form A2 is required for nurses who have practiced in other jurisdictions. If you are a new graduate with no prior nursing employment, contact [email protected] to confirm whether this applies to you.
Entry-to-practice Exam
This is a two-part process. You must apply to both CANNN and Pearson Vue — both applications must be submitted at least 30 days before your desired exam date.
Step 1 — Apply to CANNN: Submit your NCLEX-RN application form, payment authorization, Form G(1), Form C, two pieces of ID, and criminal record check to info@cannn.ca.
Step 2 — Register with Pearson Vue: Register at pearsonvue.com/nclex. Your registration remains open for 365 days from when CANNN receives confirmation.
Step 3 — Authorization to Test (ATT): Once CANNN declares you eligible, Pearson Vue will send you an ATT email. You must write the exam within the validity dates on your ATT. Bring your ATT documentation on exam day.
Results: You will be notified of your results by CANNN — do not contact Pearson Vue for results.
Cost: $42.00 CAD (CANNN) + $360.00 CAD (NCSBN). An additional $50.00 fee applies for any changes to your Pearson Vue registration.
2026 Writing Dates - Yellowknife
January 20 · June 16–18 · September 22
2026 Writing Dates - Iqaluit
July 14 · September 10
Need accommodations? Indicate this on your CANNN application form and submit a letter from a qualified health professional directly to CANNN.
New Graduate Requirements
- Passing result from an accepted entry-to-practice exam (CPNRE)
- Official Transcript Request — must be emailed directly by your institution to CANNN (unofficial transcripts are not accepted)
- Partnership program graduates: If you completed a collaborative BScN program, request your official transcript from the degree-granting university (not the college). This is the transcript that confirms degree completion.
- Form G(1) — Confirmation of Program Completion (sent directly from your program chair to CANNN)
- Form C Instructor Reference (sent directly from faculty to CANNN)
- Two pieces of government-issued colour ID with signature; one must include a photo
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening (within 6 months)
- Verification of registration from any jurisdiction where you have been licensed since completing your nursing program
Note on practice hours (Form A2): Form A2 is required for nurses who have practiced in other jurisdictions. If you are a new graduate with no prior nursing employment, contact info@cannn.ca to confirm whether this applies to you.
How to Register for the CPNRE
CPNRE
2025 Testing Windows
January · March · May · July · September · November
This is a computer-based exam administered by Meazure Learning through secure online proctoring. 160–180 multiple choice questions. CANNN determines your eligibility to write.
Step 1 — Apply to CANNN: Submit your CPNRE application form, payment authorization, Form G(1), Form C Instructor Reference, two pieces of ID, and criminal record check to info@cannn.ca.
Step 2 — CANNN forwards to Meazure Learning: Once your application is approved, CANNN will forward your name to Meazure Learning. Within approximately one week, you will receive an email from Meazure Learning inviting you to schedule your exam date and time.
Results: Released within 4–6 weeks of the testing window closing. You will be notified by CANNN by email within 5 days of results being received. Performance profiles are provided within 5 business days for unsuccessful candidates.
Costs (+ 5% GST):
- $40.00 — CANNN application processing fee
- $485.00 — CPNRE exam fee (Meazure Learning)
- Payment by Visa or Mastercard only. Personal cheques and virtual interact/credit cards are not accepted.
2026 Testing Windows: January · March · May · July · September · November
⚠ Results take 4–6 weeks. If you need to work while waiting, you may be eligible for a Temporary Nursing License.
New Graduate Requirements
- Passing result from an accepted NP entry-to-practice exam
- Official Transcript Request — must be emailed directly by your institution to CANNN (unofficial transcripts are not accepted)
- Partnership program graduates: If you completed a collaborative BScN program, request your official transcript from the degree-granting university (not the college). This is the transcript that confirms degree completion.
- Form G(1) — Confirmation of Program Completion (sent directly from your program chair to CANNN)
- Form C Instructor Reference (sent directly from faculty to CANNN)
- Two pieces of government-issued colour ID with signature; one must include a photo
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening (within 6 months)
- Verification of registration from any jurisdiction where you have been licensed since completing your nursing program
Note on practice hours (Form A2): Form A2 is required for nurses who have practiced in other jurisdictions. If you are a new graduate with no prior nursing employment, contact info@cannn.ca to confirm whether this applies to you.
Entry-to-practice Exam
CNPE → CNPLE (2026)
CANNN accepts the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Examination (CNPE) completed in other jurisdictions — this exam is not administered in the territories.
How to register: Contact CANNN directly at info@cannn.ca for information on eligibility and next steps once you have completed your exam in another jurisdiction.
Important update for 2026: A new common NP regulatory model is being implemented across Canada. The Canadian NP Licensure Exam (CNPLE) will replace the CNPE. Contact CANNN for the latest information before registering for your exam.
New Graduate Requirements
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Please note: CANNN does not currently have an approved Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) education program in the Northwest Territories or Nunavut. If you are an RPN graduate from another jurisdiction seeking registration with CANNN, please contact info@cannn.ca directly for guidance.
- Passing result from the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada Examination (RPNCE)
- Official Transcript Request — must be emailed directly by your institution to CANNN (unofficial transcripts are not accepted)
- Partnership program graduates: If you completed a collaborative BScN program, request your official transcript from the degree-granting university (not the college). This is the transcript that confirms degree completion.
- Form G(1) — Confirmation of Program Completion (sent directly from your program chair to CANNN)
- Form C Instructor Reference (sent directly from faculty to CANNN)
- Two pieces of government-issued photo ID, with signature
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening (within 6 months)
- Verification of registration from any jurisdiction where you have been licensed since completing your nursing program
Note on practice hours (Form A2): Form A2 is required for nurses who have practiced in other jurisdictions. If you are a new graduate with no prior nursing employment, contact info@cannn.ca to confirm whether this applies to you.
Entry-to-practice Exam
RPNCE
The RPNCE is not administered or offered by CANNN within the territories. You must complete your exam in another jurisdiction.
How to register: Contact the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada (RPNC) directly to register for the RPNCE in a jurisdiction where it is offered. Once you have passed, contact CANNN at info@cannn.ca to begin your registration application.
CANNN accepts examination results completed in other jurisdictions and will confirm your eligibility for registration upon receipt of your passing result.
Two separate processes — what to expect
Registering with CANNN as a new graduate involves two related but distinct steps:
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Exam application
Before you can write your entry-to-practice exam, you must apply to CANNN to be declared eligible. This involves submitting specific documents and an exam application form — requirements vary by designation. Refer to the exam details in your designation tab below for specifics.
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Registration application
After passing your exam, you apply for full registration with CANNN. Some documents overlap with your exam application, but this is a separate process with its own requirements.
The requirements listed in each tab below apply to your full registration application. For exam-specific requirements, refer to the exam pages linked in each tab.
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Apply to CANNN
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Inspire Assessment
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Registration Decision
Common Questions
Applicant FAQs
How long does the application process take?
Once all requirements have been met, it takes 10–15 business days for CANNN to follow up with questions or a decision on your registration.
I can't log in to the Applicant Portal. What do I do?
Until your application is approved and you pay the registration fee, use the Applicant Portal — not the Member Login. The Member Login becomes available after official registration. Note: phones and tablets are not compatible with the Applicant Portal. Use a computer.
Can I send my completed forms directly to CANNN?
No. All forms must come directly from the source — employers, instructors, and regulatory bodies must submit forms directly to CANNN by email or fax. CANNN does not accept forwarded forms from applicants.
How long is my application valid?
Your application remains active for six months from when you initially apply. However, if your application expires before your registration is complete — for example, if you are waiting for a later NCLEX write date — most of your documents can be carried forward to a new application. Documents that transfer include your Form G(1), instructor reference, criminal record check (if still within 6 months), photo ID, and any accommodation letters. The only documents you would need to resubmit are the exam application form and payment authorization form. If you have concerns about your timeline, contact info@cannn.ca early — CANNN can work with you.
Do I have to pay my registration fee immediately after approval?
No — as long as your application is still valid (within six months of initially applying), you can wait to pay. However, your registration will not become active until the fee is paid.
Who requests my verification of registration from other regulatory bodies?
You are responsible for requesting forms and documents from third parties, including other regulatory bodies. CANNN does not request forms on behalf of applicants.
How do I check the status of my application?
Sign in to your Applicant Portal regularly. As forms and documents are received, they are added to your application and marked as received. CANNN does not send individual reminders about outstanding documents.
Quick Access
Key Resources
Complete guide to registration, renewal, and reinstatement
Access your account, track application status and submit documents
Common questions about the application process
All entry-to-practice exams accepted by CANNN
Nursing education programs approved by CANNN
Practice legally while waiting to write or awaiting results
Skills and abilities required for nursing practice
Accepted language tests and proficiency standards
