Registered Nurse License Renewal
This section is for you if you intend to renew your RN license to practice in Saskatchewan.
We are experiencing a high volume of requests due to our yearly renewal, as a result you may experience a delayed response.
CRNS Application Requirements
To renew a practicing RN license, you must have completed one of the following options:
Option 1: Graduated from an approved RN nursing education program.
Option 2: Worked a minimum of 1125 hours of RN nursing practice in a five-year period.
Option 3: Worked a minimum of 450 hours of RN nursing practice in a two-year period.
Option 4: Completed an approved RN nursing re-entry program. If you have completed a nursing re-entry program within the last five years and have not practiced 1125 hours as an RN since that date, contact the CRNS at renew@crns.ca.
Option 5: completed an approved competence assessment and any required course work in the preceding five year period
Option 6: completed an approved supervised practice experience in the preceding five year period
Application Process
- Complete your Continuing Competence Program
- Calculate your anticipated RN, NP, and/or RN(AAP) hours for the previous practice year (Dec 1 to Nov 30).
- Login to your CRNS account.
- Follow the prompts to complete your Renewal.
Maintaining Your Eligibility for Registration: Nursing Practice Hours
A detailed list of what types of nursing practice can be included when counting your practice hours.
Returning to Practice After Your License has Expired
If your practising license has expired and you would like to renew there are a few documents you will need to provide.