Graduate Nurse License
This allows a recent graduate to practice as a Graduate Nurse while waiting to complete the RN requirements. This license is limited to 120 days and can be renewed to a maximum of 2 times.
We are experiencing a high volume of requests due to our yearly renewal, as a result you may experience a delayed response.
If you wish to practice as a Graduate Nurse while waiting to write the exam and receive your results, the Graduate Nurse form will becoming available to you within 3 to 5 business days after you have booked your exam appointment with Pearson VUE.
Requirements for Graduate Nurse license
- Current Criminal Record Check
- Submit your application and fee for licensure
Application Process
- Criminal Record Check Report (CRC) - Applicants seeking licensure are required to submit a CRC (City Police, RCMP or through CSI Background Screening) report that has an issue date within six (6) months of today’s date.
- Complete the Graduate Nurse change form, attach your CRC to your application and pay the required fees.
- Once your application has been approved, your Graduate Nurse License will be issued, and will appear on the CRNS Portal. Prior to starting work as a GN verify that your license is active by checking the Nurse license Check.
Regulations and entry requirements are subject to bylaw and policy changes.
If you have questions, contact exams@crns.ca.