Becoming Accredited (U.S. to Canada)

• Canada and Ontario have introduced fast-track and priority pathways for healthcare professionals, including those trained in the U.S.
• All nurses must be licensed through the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) https://www.cno.org/become-a-nurse
• Nurses educated outside Canada (including the U.S.) follow an international pathway https://www.cno.org/become-a-nurse/registration-guides/outside-canada
• Credential assessment is completed through NNAS https://www.nnas.ca/

Getting Started / What’s Required

• Credential assessment and licensing application
• Proof of education and recent practice
• Registration exam and jurisprudence exam (as applicable)
• Language proficiency (English or French)

Timelines

• Timelines vary; with fast-track immigration pathways, many healthcare professionals can begin planning employment while registration is underway. Overall timelines depend on documentation and individual requirements.