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Get clear answers to the most common questions about the LPN pathway, including eligibility, documentation, exams, timelines, and what to expect as an internationally educated nurse pursuing licensure in Canada.
Eligibility & Role Clarification
Understanding the LPN role and who can apply.
What is the difference between an LPN and an RN in Canada?
Can internationally trained Registered Nurses work as LPNs in Canada?
Are nursing qualifications from Africa accepted
Do I need to redo nursing school?
Is the LPN role recognized across all provinces?
Can Community Health Nurses apply?
Is there an age limit to apply?
What if I have a Diploma instead of a Degree?
Can I apply if I haven’t finished my home-country internship?
What is the “Scope of Practice”?
Documentation & Credential Assessment
Navigating NNAS, WES, and Verifications.
What is WES ICAP and why is it required?
What is the difference between WES Basic and WES ICAP?
What is Verification of Licensure (VOR)?
My school closed down. How do I get transcripts?
My name on my passport doesn’t match my diploma. What do I do?
How long is a WES report valid?
Can I use my WES report from a previous immigration application?
Does NNAS still take 12 months?
What is a “Medium of Instruction” (MOI) letter?
Is the IELTS/CELBAN always required?
The Licensing Exams (CPNRE/REx-PN)
Preparing for and passing the final hurdle.
What is the CPNRE?
What is the REx-PN?
Can I write the CPNRE from my home country?
How many times can I retake the CPNRE?
Is the exam multiple choice?
What is the “Pass Mark” for the CPNRE?
How long is the exam?
Can I use a calculator?
What happens if I fail?
Are there “critical” questions I must pass?
Fees, Timelines, & Finances
Budgeting for your move.
How much does the whole process cost?
Does the regulator offer payment plans?
How long does the licensing process take?
What is the “Criminal Record Check” (CRC) requirement?
Can a relative in Canada pay my fees?
Are there scholarships for international nurses?
Do I have to pay to “renew” my license every year?
Is professional liability insurance included in the fee?
What if I change my mind halfway through?
How much do LPNs earn?
Immigration & Employment
Transitioning from license to life in Canada.
Does passing the exam give me a Visa?
Do I need a job offer to get licensed?
What is “Labor Mobility?”
Can LPNs apply for Express Entry?
What is the “Dedicated Health Care Pathway” in Alberta?
Can I work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) while waiting for my license?
Will my employer pay for my relocation?
Can I specialize as an LPN?
Can I eventually become an RN?
Do LPNs work in hospitals or only care homes?
Common Mistakes & Success Tips
Avoid the hurdles that slow others down.
What is the #1 reason for delays?
Should I use a consultant or do it myself?
What if I have a “Gap in Practice” of 3 years?
Can I apply to multiple provinces at once?
Is the Jurisprudence Exam hard?
Do I need to live in the province I applied to?
What is a “Conditional License”?
Do I need my original documents in Canada?
Is it worth it?
Latest Blog
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