Fees enable us to regulate the nursing profession in Nova Scotia in the public interest. Click here to review NSCN’s Annual Fee Package for Registrants.
Please note: All fees are to be paid in Canadian dollars and are non-refundable. Please ensure you have requested the appropriate item prior to making payment.
Unpaid invoices for the registration exam and/or registration and licensure in the Registrant Portal will be removed 6 months after issuance. If your invoice has been removed from the Registrant Portal, please email registration@nscn.ca.
Application, Exam, Registration and Other Fees
The following fees are for the current 2024-2025 licensure year (November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025).
The following Application, Exam and Registration fees are effective from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. Please note: All fees are to be paid in Canadian dollars and are non-refundable. Please ensure you have requested the appropriate item prior to making payment.
| Application for Assessment for LPN Registration | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Nurses | 300.00 | 42.00 | 342.00 |
| Registration and Licensure | Base Fee* |
Lloyd Sadd Liability |
HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Only (not intending to apply for a licence in NS) | 100.00 | - | 14.00 | 114.00 |
| LPN – Conditional (4 months) | 44.00 | 7.00 | 7.14 | 58.14 |
| LPN – Annual Licence | 319.00 | 7.00 | 45.64 | 371.64 |
| LPN – Practising Licence Pro-Rated after May 1 | 159.00 | 7.00 | 23.24 | 189.24 |
| Administration Fees related to Licensure | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31) | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Licensing Exams | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) | 610.00** | 85.40 | 695.40 |
| CPNRE Exam Change Fee*** | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
* The base fee is the NSCN licensing fee portion of your nursing license.
** The Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) fee increased by $10.00 to $610.00 + HST for a total of $695.40 for all exams held after January 1, 2025.
***This fee is applicable for exams rescheduled within 24 hours of the scheduled exam and if a candidate does not appear for a scheduled exam.
All fees to be paid in Canadian dollars.
The following Application, Exam and Registration fees are effective from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025.
| Application for Assessment for RN Registration | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Nurses | 500.00 | 70.00 | 570.00 |
| Registration and Licensure | Base Fee* | CNPS Liability Insurance | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Only (not intending to apply for a licence in NS) | 100.00 | - | 14.00 | 114.00 |
| RN – Conditional (4 month) | 41.00 | 68.00 | 15.26 | 124.26 |
| RN – Annual Licence | 428.05 | 68.00 | 69.45 | 565.50 |
| RN – Practising Licence Pro-Rated after July 1 | 142.68 | 68.00 | 29.50 | 240.18 |
| Administration Fees for Licensure | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31) | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Licensing Exams | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCLEX-RN Exam Administration Fee – First Writing | 125.00** | 17.50 | 142.50 |
| NCLEX-RN Exam Administration Fee – Subsequent Writings | 62.50** | 8.75 | 71.25 |
* The base fee is the NSCN licensing fee portion of your nursing license.
** Exam fee is paid directly to vendor by the applicant.
All fees to be paid in Canadian dollars.
The following Application, Exam and Registration fees are effective from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. Please note: All fees are to be paid in Canadian dollars and are non-refundable. Please ensure you have requested the appropriate item prior to making payment.
| Application for Assessment for NP Registration | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Applicant | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Initial Registration and Licensure Fees – Initial and Renewal | Base Fee* | CNPS Liability Insurance | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP Initial Fee | 250.00 | - | 35.00 | 285.00 |
| NP – Conditional (4 months) | 41.00 | 159.50 | 28.07 | 228.57 |
| NP – Annual Licence | 428.05 | 159.50 | 82.26 | 669.81 |
| NP – Practising Licence Pro-Rated July 1 | 142.68 | 159.50 | 42.31 | 344.49 |
| Administration Fees for Licensure | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31) | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Licensing Exams | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NP Exam Administration Fee | 125.00 | 17.50 | 142.50 |
| Canadian Nurse Practitioner (CNPE) Re-Score | 65.00 | 9.10 | 74.10 |
* The base fee is the NSCN licensing fee portion of your nursing license.
All fees to be paid in Canadian dollars.
Please note: All fees are to be paid in Canadian dollars and are non-refundable. Please ensure you have requested the appropriate item prior to making payment.
| Registration Documents and Forms – All designations | Base Fee | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verification of Registration and Licensure | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Proof of Registration and Licensure | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Transcript of Nursing Program | 25.00 | 3.50 | 28.50 |
| Letter of confirmation of Graduation from a Nova Scotia Nursing Program | 25.00 | 3.50 | 28.50 |
| Verification of Exam Results | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Certified True Copies | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Other Fees | Base Fee | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Instatement Committee Application Fee (Professional Conduct) | 300.00 | 42.00 | 342.00 |
| Off-Site Document Retrieval (Please contact NSCN for quote) | - | - | - |
| Not-sufficient Funds | 40.00 | 5.60 | 45.60 |
All fees to be paid in Canadian dollars.
We accept the following payment options:
- Visa or MasterCard
- Prepaid Visa or MasterCard Credit Card (the pre-paid card must have a balance that can pay the entire fee. Multiple cards cannot be used).
- E-transfers sent to finance@nscn.ca – please include name of registrant, registration number and reason for payment. When sending an e-transfer, please also send a separate email to finance@nscn.ca with the answer to your transfer's security question.
- Pre-authorized Debit (PAD) program for those renewing their annual licence only. Keep scrolling to learn more about how to pay only $41-75 per month for your licence depending on your designation.
- Canadian Certified Cheque payable to the “Nova Scotia College of Nursing”. Use of our precise title is required. Use of our acronym (i.e. NSCN) will not be accepted.*
- Personal Cheque payable to the “Nova Scotia College of Nursing”. Use of our precise title is required. Use of our acronym (i.e. NSCN) will not be accepted.*
- Canadian Money Order payable to the “Nova Scotia College of Nursing”. Use of our precise title is required. Use of our acronym (i.e. NSCN) will not be accepted.*
*Note: If you are paying by Canadian Certified Cheque, personal cheque or Canadian Money Order, additional processing time of 10 business days is required for the transaction to clear the bank. Please make payable to Nova Scotia College of Nursing. Payments received with acronyms will not be accepted.
NSCN does not have access to any credit card information. All online transactions are processed by independent third-party companies, who are in compliance with Payment Card Industry Standards.
To access your tax receipt, log in into the portal using your email and password.
Once logged in, on the main page go to ‘invoices’ and select ‘include paid’. You can then see your tax receipt for your current licensure year.
Other receipts may be provided upon request. To request a receipt or for more information, reach out to us at registration@nscn.ca. We will respond within 5 business days.
Holding a licence provides you with a number of benefits, including:
- Right to practise nursing in Nova Scotia and be eligible to use the title “Licensed Practice Nurse”, “Registered Nurse” and/or “Nurse Practitioner”.
- Eligible for election on the NSCN Board, giving you the opportunity to sit at the decision-making table and influence the direction of nursing regulation in Nova Scotia.
- Receive professional liability insurance protection through Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers Ltd. for LPNs and the Canadian Nurses Protective Society for RNs and NPs.
- Eligible to be appointed to any NSCN Committee, allowing you to engage in your profession, make decisions, develop new skills and interact with fellow colleagues as a committee member.
- Eligible to be a voting delegate at the NSCN Annual Meetings, giving you a voice and an opportunity to inform the work of our Board and organization.
- Available practice support tools and online education available on our website to meet and your nursing practice in Nova Scotia.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at registration@nscn.ca. We strive to respond to you as soon as possible. However, due to the high volumes of emails and complexity of inquiries, our response time may vary.