Prince Edward Island
Quick facts for internationally educated nurses. Pick your designation below. For the full step-by-step guide, start with Before You Apply.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Do you need NNAS?
NNAS needed
Application cost
$300
Application (total)
Yearly license cost
$465.02
Do you need NNAS here?
Yes, NNAS results are needed before applying here.
Who licenses nurses here
As of 2026, one office — the PEI College of Nursing and Midwifery (PEICNM) — handles RN, LPN, RPN, and midwife licensing together.
English test accepted
PEICNM requires a Council-approved language test showing proficiency in written and spoken English.
Needs verification
The specific accepted tests and scores weren't available in public documentation when this was researched. Email PEICNM to confirm before booking a test.
Criminal record check
Every province requires a criminal record check as part of your application to them, not to NNAS. It's checked at the provincial regulator stage, after your NNAS step.
Heads up
It has to be dated within 6 months of your application, so timing matters. If you're applying from outside Canada, you generally need a separate check for every country you've lived in — not just your current one — which is easy to miss and can add real time if you don't plan for it. If your check comes back in a language other than English, you'll need an official certified translation.
Good to know
Accepted sources typically include your local police service, the RCMP, or an approved Canadian background screening company.
Needs verification
The exact accepted provider list for your criminal record check wasn't individually confirmed for this province in our research. Confirm on PEICNM's own site before relying on a specific vendor.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Do you need NNAS?
NNAS needed
IEN application fee
$300
Registration / licence
$450
The PEI College of Nursing and Midwifery (PEICNM) — LPN track historically CLPNPEI.
- Do you need NNAS?: Required, via NNAS Expedited Service (to CLPNPEI/PEICNM since Sept 4, 2024).
- IEN application fee: $300 ($175 application + $125 international document processing).
- LPN registration (Apr 1–Mar 31): Full year $450; partial year (from Oct 1) $225. Renewal $450.
- Licensing exam: CPNRE — $600 (Did Not Write $75; re-scoring $75).
Needs verification
PEI requires reasonable proficiency per the RHPA General Regulations and PEICNM's English Proficiency Policy, but the exact accepted tests and scores weren't captured in our research. Confirm with PEICNM.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Registered Psychiatric Nurse isn't a separately regulated profession in Prince Edward Island. RPN as a distinct profession exists only in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Good to know
Your employer may pay this back. Once you're licensed and working, many Canadian employers reimburse your annual license renewal fee, either fully or in part. This is common in unionized health authority positions and is often written into the collective agreement, but it's rarely advertised, so a lot of nurses never claim it.
Two places to ask: your employer's HR or benefits department, and your union representative. If you're unionized, check your collective agreement directly — look for professional fees, licensing, or professional development.
Worth doing early. Some employers require you to submit the claim within a set window after you pay, so knowing the process before your next renewal is better than finding out after.