Fees, Payment & Receipts

Fees enable us to regulate the nursing profession in Nova Scotia in the public interest.  

Application, Exam, Registration and Other Fees

Application for Assessment for LPN Registration 2020-2021
Base Fee		 HST Total Cost
Out of Province Applicant 50.00 7.50 57.50
Internationally Educated Nurse Assessment (never licensed in Canada) 300.00 45.00 345.00
Registration and Licensure 2020-2021
Base Fee

Lloyd Sadd Liability
Insurance Fee

 HST Total Cost
Registration Only (not intending to apply for a licence in NS) 100.00 - 15.00 115.00
LPN – Conditional (4 months) 44.00 6.00 7.50 57.50
LPN – Annual Licence 319.00 6.00 48.75 373.75
LPN – Practising Licence Pro-Rated after May 1 159.00 6.00 24.75 189.75
Administration Fees related to Licensure 2020-2021 Base Fee HST Total Cost
Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31) 50.00 7.50 57.50
Administration fee to pay licence in multiple Installments (excluding payroll deduction or pre-authorized payment participants) 75.00 11.25 86.25
Licensing Exams 2020-2021
Base Fee		 HST Total Cost
Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) 300.00* 45.00 345.00
LPN Jurisprudence Exam 50.00 7.50 57.50

*Includes administration fee

All fees to be paid in Canadian dollars.

Application for Assessment for RN Registration  2020-2021
Base Fee		 HST Total Cost
Out of Province Applicant 50.00 7.50 57.50
Internationally Educated Nurse Assessment (never licensed in Canada)  500.00 75.00 575.00
Registration and Licensure 2020-2021
Base Fee		 CNPS Liability Insurance HST Total Cost
Registration Only (not intending to apply for a licence in NS) 100.00 - 15.00 115.00
RN – Conditional (4 month) 41.00 48.00 13.35 102.35
RN – Annual Licence  428.05 48.00 71.41 547.46
RN – Practising Licence Pro-Rated after July 1      142.68 48.00 28.60 219.28
Administration Fees for Licensure 2020-2021
Base Fee		 HST Total Cost
Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31) 50.00 7.50 57.50
Administration fee to pay licence in multiple Installments (excluding payroll deduction or pre-authorized payment participants) 75.00 11.25 86.25
Licensing Exams 2020-2021
Base Fee		 HST Total Cost
NCLEX-RN Exam Administration Fee – First Writing 125.00** 21.56 143.75
NCLEX-RN Exam Administration Fee – Subsequent Writings 62.50** 9.38 71.88
RN Jurisprudence Exam  50.00 7.50 57.50

** Exam fee is paid directly to vendor by the applicant.

All fees to be paid in Canadian dollars.

Application for Assessment for NP Registration    2020-2021
Base Fee		 HST Total Cost
New Applicant 50.00 7.50 57.50
Initial Registration and Licensure Fees – Initial and Renewal      2020-2021
Base Fee		 CNPS Liability Insurance HST Total Cost
NP Initial Fee 250.00 - 37.50 287.50
NP – Conditional (4 months)  41.00 159.50 30.08 230.58
NP – Annual Licence 428.05 159.50 88.13 675.68
NP – Practising Licence Pro-Rated July 1 142.68 159.50 45.33 347.51
Administration Fees for Licensure 2020-2021
Base Fee		 HST Total Cost
Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31) 50.00 7.50 57.50
Administration fee to pay licence in multiple Installments (excluding payroll deduction or pre-authorized payment participants) 75.00 11.25 86.25
Licensing Exams 2020-2021
Base Fee		 HST Total Cost
NP Exam Administration Fee 125.00 18.75 143.75
Canadian Nurse Practitioner (CNPE) Re-Score 65.00 9.75 74.75
NP Jurisprudence Exam 50.00 7.50 57.50

All fees to be paid in Canadian dollars.

Registration Documents and Forms – All designations 2020-2021
Base Fee		 HST Total Cost
Verification of Registration and Licensure 50.00 7.50 57.50
Proof of Registration and Licensure 40.00 6.00 46.00
Immigration Letter 15.00 2.25 17.25
Transcript of Nursing Program 25.00 3.75 28.75
Extra copy of Transcript 5.00 0.75 5.75
Letter of confirmation of Graduation from a Nova Scotia Nursing Program 25.00 3.75 28.75
Verification of Exam Results 50.00 7.50 57.50
Certified True Copies 50.00 7.50 57.50
Other Fees 2020-2021
Base Fee		 HST Total Cost
Re-Instatement Committee Application Fee (Professional Conduct) 300.00 45.00 345.00
Off-Site Document Retrieval 105.82 15.87 121.69
Not-sufficient Funds 40.00 6.00 46.00

All fees to be paid in Canadian dollars.

Payment Options & Receipts

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
  • Pre-authorized payment (PAP) program for those renewing their annual licence only. Keep scrolling to learn more about how to pay only $46-84 per month for your licence. 
  • Canadian Certified Cheque payable to the “Nova Scotia College of Nursing”. Use of our precise title is required. Use of our acronym 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 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 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, for more information on their security policies visit: Bambora and Moneris. 

We are always trying to find ways to advance our services. One of the ways we do this is by offering our pre-authorized payment program designed for those renewing their annual licence. This program gives you the ability to pay for their licensure fee through small monthly payments made throughout the year rather than paying in one lump sum, similar to how you might pay for your mortgage or car payment.  

Who Can Sign Up?

This program is available to you if you are renewing your annual licence. If you hold a current licence, you can join the program today by submitting the Pre-Authorized Payments Plan Application between June 1 and October 31 each year. 

How Do I Sign Up? 

To sign up, submit the Pre-Authorized Payments Plan Application to Susan Crowe at finance@nscn.ca any time before October 31. We also recommend that you review the Pre-Authorized Payments Plan Frequently-Asked-Questions. 

When Do I Sign Up?

You can sign up for this program between June 1 and October 31 each year.  

What Should I Expect?

If you enroll in the program this year, payments will begin to be withdrawn on the 14th and 28th of each month starting on November 14 and ending on June 28. Each payment will be:

Designation Payment on 14th and 28th of each month  Total Payment
LPN     23.35 373.75
RN     34.21  547.46
NP     42.23   675.68

Each payment will be applied to your licensure fee for the following year. If you enroll this year for example, each payment will be applied to next year’s 2022 licensure fee. 

During the renewal process, you will complete your application as usual but skip the payment option that is usually required as part of the renewal process since your fee will already be paid in full!  

I’m New to the Program. What Else Should I Know?

The first year you join the program, it will feel like you are paying for the same fee back-to-back but we can assure you that you are not. The reason you may feel this way is due to timing: 

  • When you renew your licence this year between July and October, you will pay for your 2021 licence in a lump sum, as you have done in the past.
  • Starting in November, we will begin to withdraw a monthly payment from your account to pay for next year’s 2022 licence fee. 

As someone who is new to the program, we also recommend that you review the Pre-Authorized Payments Plan Frequently-Asked-Questions. 

What happens if I want to opt out of the program?

If at any point you want to opt out of the program, simply submit the Pre-Authorized Payments Plan Cancellation Form to finance@nscn.ca. Any money that we have collected will be will be reimbursed.

I still have a few questions. Who should I ask?

If you have any other questions:

If you need a copy of your licensure fee receipts, please log into the RN and NP New Applicant Portal, LPN Registrant Portal, or the RN and NP Registrant Portal. 

On the RN and NP New Applicant Portal, you can print receipts for:

  1. Jurisprudence Exams
  2. NCLEX-RN Exam
  3. Conditional Licensure Fee

On the LPN Registrant Portal, you can print receipts for:

  1. Annual licensure fee for the last five licensure years

On the RN and NP Registrant Portal, you can print receipts for:

  1. Jurisprudence Exams
  2. NCLEX-RN Exam
  3. Annual licensure fee 

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, reach out to us at registration@nscn.ca. We will respond within five business days. 

Please be advised that registration requirements and fees are subject to change. All registration and licensure fees are non-refundable. All fees to be paid in Canadian dollars.