Apply to be a Nurse in Nova Scotia
This section is for you if this is your first time registering and licensing in Nova Scotia. There are different steps you need to complete depending on where you went to school or worked previously. Click on the profile below that best fits your situation:
Renewing Your Licence
This section is for you if you want to renew your licence and continue to work as a nurse in Nova Scotia. There is also additional information if you want to renew your licence after working outside the province or after returning from leave. Click on the profile below that best fits your situation:
Situations That Affect Renewal
This section is for you if you do not want to renew your licence this year. There are different steps for you to complete depending on whether you are on parental leave, off due to an illness or injury, are leaving the province or are retiring from the profession. Click on the profile below that best fits your situation:
General Licensing Information
There are many different requirements that you must fulfill in order to register and license in Nova Scotia. This section includes information on these requirements as well as fees, payment options and nursing practice hours. This section also includes registration and licensure statistics:
Licensing Exams
This section is for you if you need to register for one or more licensing exams. The first page gives an overview of the license exam requirements for each designation and the remaining pages provide additional information on each exam:
Document Request
To request a document, submit the corresponding form from the list below and payment. Fees are non-refundable.
My Portal
This section includes a link to access our registrant portal. You can complete different tasks within the portal, including renewing your license, requesting documents and other regulatory needs.