Choose Province/Territory

In Canada, nursing is regulated by the province/territory where you plan to practise. Requirements can differ by province/territory, even for the same category (RN vs LPN/RPN vs NP).

Your regulator decides:

  • which credential verification route is accepted,

  • which language evidence is accepted,

  • whether you must complete assessment/bridging,

  • which exam applies,

  • what final registration steps you must complete.

Requirements for registration may vary, select your province or territory from the map for details:

Official regulator directories

Québec note (important)

Québec has its own process through OIIQ for RNs and its own rules for “right to practise” and equivalence recognition.

Start with the official OIIQ page.