Registered Nurse License Renewal
For registrants who intend to renew their RN license to practice in Saskatchewan.
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 within the last five years.
Option 3: Worked a minimum of 450 hours of RN nursing practice within the last two years
Option 4: Completed an approved RN nursing re-entry program within the last 5 years.
Option 5: completed an approved competence assessment and any required course work within the last five years
Option 6: completed an approved supervised practice experience within the last five years
Application Process
- Login to your CRNS portal.
- Calculate your RN, NP, and/or RN(AAP) hours for the previous practice year (Dec 1 to Nov 30).
- Complete your Continuing Competence Program
- Follow the prompts and submit your renewal
- Pay annual licensure fee invoice 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.