The Main Application Order is the first NNAS application type you need to purchase. You must select one nursing group and one province for your application.
It will be active for up to 12 months from the date paid application is submitted. It expires if all required documents are not received by NNAS within that time.
How long you have to complete your application
The application process may take up to 12 months to complete. How long it will take depends on:
1. When NNAS receives all of your required information and acceptable documents.
2. When you have successfully completed a language proficiency test (if required).
3. When your documents have been translated (if needed).
Note: Your application will be active for up to 12 months. Once you receive your Advisory Report, you can apply to the regulatory body in the province of your choice. You may require more assessments and courses depending on the regulatory body you choose as they each have their own requirements and timelines for registration. It could take up to another 12 months for a decision to be made.
NNAS’ Top Tips for successful time management of your application
- Read the applicant handbook to make sure you fully understand the process before you begin.
- Begin the process of gathering the required documents before opening your main application and paying any fees. This will assist with making sure your advisory report can be processed as quickly and smoothly as possible. Help us to help you!
- If you have any questions that you can’t find answers to on our FAQ page don’t forget that our dedicated support team can help you by toll free telephone (855-977-1898) or by email. It’s better to ask first so that you can feel confident as you move through the application process.
- Follow our step by step guide to the application process, you can mark off each step as you complete it and use this to know what you have done, and still need to do. This should help you to stay organized, focused, and confident in knowing that you are on the right track.
Fees you should be prepared for
In addition to the fee for the main application order there are other costs you may incur throughout the application process for things like: Document translations, Appeals, Advisory Reports etc. For more detailed information regarding those fees, please see the Application and Other Fees section of the site.
Application & Other Fees
Below is a breakdown of fees that you may need to pay during the application process. All fees are in U.S. Dollars, Applicable sales taxes will be added to these fees.
Main Application Order – $650 USD
The Main Application Order is the first NNAS application type you will need to purchase. You must select one nursing group and one province for the Advisory Report. It will be active for up to 12 months from the date the paid application is submitted. It expires if all required documents are not received by NNAS within that time.
If the Main Application Order expires, so will all additional service orders, no matter when they were submitted. You will need to reactivate your application by purchasing a Reactivation Order within 12 months of the expiry date. If you do not reactivate within 12 months of the expiry date, you will need to purchase a new Main Application order for the full fee of $650 USD to complete another Advisory Report for another provincial regulatory body or nursing group.
An Advisory Report can be re-issued to the same regulatory body for up to 2 years after the original submission. (You are responsible for any costs involved in this process).
Advisory Report for another province – $55 USD
If your Main Application Order has not been closed, and you wish to purchase an Advisory Report for another province, you may purchase it at the discounted rate of $55. It is known as an “incremental order”.
The Main Application Order closes when either the Advisory Report has been issued, or the order expires after 12 months. Once it is closed, you will need to purchase an Advisory Report for another province for the full fee of $650.
Select an additional province by choosing the “Add Province” link in your applicant Dashboard screen. You will be charged for each additional province that you select.
Evaluation for a different nursing group (RN, LPN, RPN) – $220 USD
If your Main Application Order has not been closed and you wish to purchase an additional evaluation for a different nursing group, you may purchase it at the discounted rate of $220. It is also known as an “incremental order”.
The Main Application Order closes when either the Advisory Report has been issued, or the order expires after 12 months. Once it is closed, you will need to purchase an Advisory Report for another province for the full fee of $650.
Select an additional nursing group by choosing the “Add Nursing Group” link in your applicant Dashboard screen. You will be charged for each additional nursing group that you select.
Evaluation for an expired Main Application – $180 USD
If all required documents for your Advisory Report are not received and accepted by NNAS within 12 months of purchasing the Main Application Order, it will expire. You can re-activate a Main Application Order within 12 months of the expiry date. This may only be done once.
After this, you will need to purchase another Main Application Order and any additional Service Orders to complete the Advisory Report.
Document Translations by NNAS – $85 USD (per page)
If NNAS receives documents written in any language other than English or French, they will need to be translated. NNAS can translate them, at your request, for a fee of $85 per page.
Appeals to NNAS (refundable if appeal is successful) – $500 USD
You may submit an appeal through a written request to NNAS if you feel that there are elements of your evaluation that were misrepresented or under-evaluated. NNAS will review your case and send you a written response.
Note: NNAS has a no refund policy. Once an order has been submitted and payment has been made, no refunds are issued.
You will need to create an online account
The first step towards working as a nurse in Canada is to set up an online account with NNAS and complete your application.
You are only eligible to apply for an NNAS application if you:
- Graduated from a college or university nursing program outside of Canada
- Have never worked as a nurse in Canada before
- Want to work as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or RegisteredPsychiatric Nurse (RPN) in Canada
You may use your online NNAS account to print your required forms, check the status of your application, view your emails, see your language test results, and update your contact information.
Note: If you have already worked as a nurse in Canada, you do not need to set up an online NNAS account. You may apply directly to the regulatory body of your choice.
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