Applying for Licensure

*If you do not hold a license to practice nursing in Canada you must apply to CLPNNL as an Exam Candidate in the member portal. 

*If you hold a current license to practice as an LPN in Canada you must apply for a Temporary License in the member portal.

All new applicants to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL)  MUST sign up for an account here. Do not sign up for a new account if you have ever held a license with CLPNNL, contact our office (709) 579-3843 Ext. 100 to reactivate your existing account. 

CLPNNL wishes to remind all applicants you must complete your application yourself. Having someone else submit your application or answer questions on your behalf is considered dishonesty and could jeopardize your eligibility for licensure with the College.

New Graduates

*Applicants who are a recent or upcoming graduate of the PN Program in Newfoundland and Labrador must apply to CLPNNL as an Exam Candidate in the member portal. Information about submission requirements can be found here.

     To apply as an exam candidate Click here

LPNs Applying from Other Canadian Jurisdictions

*If you hold a current license to practice as an LPN in Canada and you want to apply for licensure in Newfoundland and Labrador you must apply for a Temporary License in the member portal. Information related to submission requirements and the process for assessment can be found here.

To apply for a Temporary License Click here

International Applicants

 *If you do not hold an LPN (RPN in Ontario) license to practice in Canada, and you hold a license to practice nursing in another country, you must apply to CLPNNL as an Exam Candidate in the member portal. Information related to submission requirements and the process for assessment can be found here.

To apply for Exam Candidate Click here

English Language Proficiency Requirements

This section includes the policy related to English language proficiency requirements. 

Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

The section includes the policy for document requirements and timelines.

Mandatory Jurisprudence Education

This section includes the policy on the requirement of jurisprudence education, and the link to the required module.

Duty to Report Criminal Convictions and/or Reporting of Disciplinary Action by a Regulator

This section contains the policy including timelines for notification to CLPNNL.

Self-Reporting of Practice Hours

Click here for our Fact Sheet on self-reporting of practice hours