NNAS application
Start the credential file first so schools, employers and nursing regulators have time to send official documents.
PrepBoard supportCNNB | College of Nursing of New Brunswick
Nursing Registration in New Brunswick for Internationally Educated Nurses
New Brunswick IENs apply to CNNB, complete the required processing, jurisprudence module, registration exam and CNPS insurance steps before practice.
CAD ~900 (US$650)NNAS feeAll fees are indicative and should be verified.
CAD 460 processingCollege fee
10-14 monthsAvg. timeline
IELTS Academic 7.0 overall; 6.5 Reading/Writing, 7.0 Listening/SpeakingIELTS req.
01Registration process
The New Brunswick filing path, in the order that protects your timeline.
Treat each step as a checkpoint. Some files move faster, but most delays happen when a document, language score or regulator-specific form is started too late.
IELTS/CELBAN score
Meet the province's language standard: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall; 6.5 Reading/Writing, 7.0 Listening/Speaking.
PrepBoard supportProvincial college application
Submit the provincial application through CNNB, then watch for regulator-specific forms, fee requests and document deadlines.
Open official pageJurisprudence exam
CNNB requires successful completion of its online jurisprudence module.
Open official pageNCLEX-RN
Pass the NCLEX-RN after CNNB confirms you are eligible or verifies an accepted prior pass.
PrepBoard supportRegistration granted
After CNNB confirms all requirements are met, pay final registration or permit fees and wait for your practising status before working as an RN.
Open official page02Immigration timing
Run registration and immigration in parallel, with one careful boundary.
PrepBoard can help you map timing and documents, but formal immigration advice belongs with an authorized representative. Use this as a planning layer before you commit fees.
Provincial stream
NBPNP Skilled Worker Stream - healthcare-targeted invitations
Parallel planningRecommended
Job offerUsually required
Keep the registration file moving while you watch offer, licensing and language milestones. A nomination can help your settlement plan, but it cannot replace the regulator's permission to practise.
03Common mistakes
The New Brunswick pitfalls that quietly cost the most time.
Looking only for NANB resources and missing the current CNNB portal.
Forgetting CNPS insurance when budgeting first registration.
Planning NBPNP before a qualifying New Brunswick job offer exists.
04Questions
New Brunswick registration FAQ.
How long does nursing registration take in New Brunswick?
Most PrepBoard planning files use 10-14 months as the working timeline for New Brunswick. Complex files, missing documents, competence assessment, bridging education or immigration timing can extend that.
Does CNNB accept CELBAN?
Yes. CNNB accepts CELBAN when the required component scores are met and the results remain valid for registration.
Do I need NCLEX-RN for New Brunswick?
Yes. RN applicants normally need NCLEX-RN or accepted verification of a prior pass before registration can be granted in New Brunswick.
Is there a jurisprudence exam in New Brunswick?
Yes. CNNB requires successful completion of its online jurisprudence module.
Can I run immigration in parallel with New Brunswick registration?
New Brunswick can usually be planned alongside immigration research. The relevant route to watch is NBPNP Skilled Worker Stream - healthcare-targeted invitations; a qualifying job offer is usually central to that route.
PrepBoard walks you through New Brunswick registration step by step.
PrepBoard walks you through New Brunswick registration step by step, from the first credential file to the final regulator checklist.
Last verified May 8, 2026 · Source: College of Nursing of New Brunswick