Internationally Educated Nurses
Build your future in Manitoba
Pursue a rewarding nursing career and make a positive difference right here in Manitoba.
The Manitoba government supports internationally educated nurses (IENs) with a streamlined pathway and financial support to help IENs begin working as nurses in the province sooner.
How To Apply
Step 1: Apply to the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS)
The first step is to apply to the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS). The NNAS will collect, verify, and assess your eligibility and provide their advisory report. Once the NNAS report is complete you may apply to the Manitoba regulatory nursing college relevant to you.
NEW - There is an expedited process for licensed practical nurses: you can apply to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) while waiting for the NNAS to complete the process and issue your advisory report.
Step 2: Apply to the relevant Manitoba regulatory nursing college
Each college has different requirements and education programs.
Step 3: Clinical Competency Assessments (CCA)
To identify any competency gaps, you will complete clinical competency assessments to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and judgment in practicing entry-level competencies.
Step 4: Bridging Program
Based on your CAA results, your regulatory college will refer you to complete education such as a full bridging program or select courses, if needed.
Step 5: Examinations
You must successfully complete the approved examination for registration in Manitoba.
Step 6: Registration
You will be eligible to apply for registration with your regulatory college once successful examination results have been received.
What’s new?
- The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba does not require proof of immigration status.
- Language Proficiency - You are no longer required to provide proof of language proficiency to open a file with the CRNM or CLPNM. However, proof of language proficiency must be provided prior to registering as a nurse.
- Clinical Competency Assessment - You may complete a CCA for a second time if the initial CCA results did not meet your expectations.
Virtual Info Session for IENs
View the recording of the June 2023, IENs info session.
Helpful Resources
College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
Registration
800-665-2027 ext. 300
204-774-3477 ext. 300
registration@crnm.mb.ca
Applicant Package
Applicant Process Handbook
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba
Registration
1-877-663-1212
registration@clpnm.ca
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba
Ryan Shymko
Practice Consultant/Deputy Registrar
204-888-4841 ext. 104
rshymko@crpnm.mb.ca
For more information, contact: healthhumanresources@gov.mb.ca