Accreditation Process for Internationally Educated Nurses
Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who wish to practice their profession in Canada must first have their credentials verified and their education compared to Canadian nursing Entry to Practice Competencies by the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS).
Mail Only Address:
39 University Avenue
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Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8
Canada
Toll Free: +1 (877) 215-9989
Email: info@nnas.ca
The process of recognizing the education and work credentials of nurses varies with each province or territory, as they each have their own regulations. To learn more about these procedures, please click the corresponding province where an applicant intends to have his/her credentials recognized.
