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Hey,

I did diploma in nursing and diploma in midwifery from pakistan..WES gave me 4 years hospital training. Can I apply for NNAS?

Secondly, for NNAS is it mandatory to have PR number? Or i can just apply from Pakistan to apper in Nclex

Any nurse working in Nova Scotia plz plz plz contact me on my email.

[email protected]

Thanks alot!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

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You do not need to be in NS to apply to NNAS. NNAS is only part of the process. Once you have NNAS you apply to CRNNS and they will make the decision on eligibility to sit NCLEX.

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You can apply to NNAS but you should not expect results similar to WES, the NNAS assessment is based on the Canadian entry to practice competencies not just theory and clinical hours. Many IENs have reported that when their education was assessed by NNAS it was found not comparable to a Canadian BSN education.

Have you done the 'self assessment readiness tools (SARTs) for healthcare professions in Canada' available on atlanticanadahealthcare com? If not, consider doing it, as it may you help you make an informed decision about moving to Canada, before you make further plans and invest money.

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No i havent done assessment. I ll do Thanks

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Shakila did you do the SART? are you planning to apply to NNAS? If so, I don't think NNAS will review your midwifery education as part of their assessment because in Canada nurses and midwives are licensed by separate regulatory bodies. In Nova Scotia nurses are regulated by the College of Nurses of Nova Scotia and midwives are regulated by the Midwifery regulatory council of Nova Scotia.

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No not yet started cuz i am waiting for Nova scotia intake to start cuz its useless if i will pay for that and i didnt get any invitation

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The SARTs tool is free until 2017 and it's recommended that you do it before starting the immigration process. I understand that you don't want to spend money on NNAS until you know if you will be migrating to Canada, but it sometimes it's better to know what barriers you will face so that you can make realistic plans.

Once you apply to NNAS it can take 6-8 months to receive the advisory report. "If your nursing program, along with your nursing experience and continuing education, has not provided you with the entry to practice competencies expected of a Nova Scotia RN, you will be required to complete a competence assessment and/or a bridging education program" (CRNNS IEN registration and licensure guide).

Many IENs who wait until after they are accepted into Canada are disappointed to find the licensing process is lengthy and expensive, some never become licensed as RNs and remain underemployed in non-nursing jobs.

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