This page explains how to apply to the CLPNS as a new out-of-province practical nursing graduate.

Use this application pathway if you: 

• recently graduated from a Canadian practical nursing program outside Saskatchewan; and 

• have not yet written or passed the CPNRE, REx-PN, or Quebec professional examination. 

Create a CLPNS account and click Apply on the Graduate application. 

Submit the following: 

1. Practical nurse education program information and official transcripts. Your official transcripts must clearly show that you were awarded a Practical Nursing Diploma.
2. Two pieces of valid government-issued identification. One piece must include your photo.
3. A recent criminal record check dated within the last six months from a local police department, RCMP detachment, or www.MyBackCheck.com. 
4. A $200 application fee, payable by VISA, VISA Debit, MasterCard, or e-Transfer to finance@clpns.com.  Fees are subject to change.
5. If you are currently registered and licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction, request a Verification of Registration (VOR) from that jurisdiction. The other regulatory body must complete the VOR form and send it directly to the CLPNS. 

Once all required items have been submitted, CLPNS Registration will review your application. If your application is approved to continue, the CLPNS will add a $450 licensure fee invoice to your portal. 

You cannot begin working or practising as a GLPN in Saskatchewan until your licensure is confirmed.  Working without a valid GLPN or Practising LPN licence is professional misconduct and may be investigated by the College. 

Because GLPNs have license restrictions that LPNs do not, we ask that you please review this guidance document. 

After your GLPN application is underway, you may also need to apply to write the CPNRE. 

If you have not already applied to write the CPNRE, REx-PN, or Quebec professional examination through the nursing regulator where you completed your practical nursing education, you may apply to write the CPNRE through the CLPNS. To begin, email registration@clpns.com and let us know you would like to apply. We will send you the application form and add the $610 exam invoice to your portal. Exam fees are subject to change.