In Nova Scotia, the Registered Nurses Act (2006) requires that one must have their name entered on the College’s Register and hold a valid licence to practise nursing in order to work as a registered nurse. All licences are issued by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia.

What would you like to do?

• Renew/Apply for RN Licence
• Renew/Apply for NP Licence
• Register Only (Nova Scotia New Graduates)

Find out more

• Canadian Registered Nurses Examination
• Nurse Practitioner Examination
• Building Your Profile™
• Criminal Record Check
• Fee Schedules
• Registration Document Requests