Not being able to renew GN permit until you pass CRNE...is that true?

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Let's say someone initially got their 6 months GN permit towards end of Dec. Wrote the CRNE in Feb but failed it. That person decided to rewrite the CRNE in June...and also renew the GN permit since he/she wouldn't be getting the CRNE result until July at the earliest.

But I've heard that CARNA will not let you renew your GN permit (which means you can't work at all) until you get the CRNE result (pass)?

Is that true?

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Yes, as far as I know that's how it works.(in Onrario but it maybe different where you are).

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I am not sure but I think when it comes to CARNA your allowed to renew the GN until you either pass the CRNE or have attempted three times, CARNA are the only ones who can answer accurately.

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Why didn't the OP just call CARNA and ask?

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I checked on the CNO website and a temporary license lasts for 6 months. If you haven't passed the exam in that time frame the temporary license expires. Apparently the CRNA allows 3 tries before it expires.

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