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Everything you need to move from graduation to registration in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut — in one place.
Your path to registration
From graduation to registration
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Write Your Exam
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Submit Documents
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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 CNNN (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 CNNN)
- Form C Instructor Reference (sent directly from faculty to CNNN)
- 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 info@cannn.ca to confirm whether this applies to you.
Entry-to-practice Exam
This is a two-part process. You must apply to both CNNN and Pearson Vue — both applications must be submitted at least 30 days before your desired exam date.
Step 1 — Apply to CNNN: 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 CNNN receives confirmation.
Step 3 — Authorization to Test (ATT): Once CNNN 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 CNNN — do not contact Pearson Vue for results.
Cost: $42.00 CAD (CNNN) + $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
New Graduate Requirements
- Passing result from an accepted entry-to-practice exam (CPNRE)
- Official Transcript Request — must be emailed directly by your institution to CNNN (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 CNNN)
- Form C Instructor Reference (sent directly from faculty to CNNN)
- 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
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. CNNN determines your eligibility to write.
Step 1 — Apply to CNNN: 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 — CNNN forwards to Meazure Learning: Once your application is approved, CNNN 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 CNNN 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 — CNNN 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 CNNN (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 CNNN)
- Form C Instructor Reference (sent directly from faculty to CNNN)
- 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)
CNNN accepts the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Examination (CNPE) completed in other jurisdictions — this exam is not administered in the territories.
How to register: Contact CNNN 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 CNNN for the latest information before registering for your exam.
New Graduate Requirements
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Please note: CNNN 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 CNNN, 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 CNNN (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 CNNN)
- Form C Instructor Reference (sent directly from faculty to CNNN)
- 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
Entry-to-practice Exam
RPNCE
The RPNCE is not administered or offered by CNNN 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 CNNN at info@cannn.ca to begin your registration application.
CNNN 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
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Exam application
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Registration application
After passing your exam, you apply for full registration with CNNN. 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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