An Overview of NNAS

National Nursing Assessment Service or NNAS is a credential assessment service based in Canada that conducts evaluations for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who are planning to build a nursing career in Canada. An NNAS report becomes proof of the applicant’s academic and professional caliber and is accepted by most of the nursing regulatory bodies in Canada. NNAS collects and verifies the documents sent by the applicant before issuing the credential assessment report. NNAS verifies the credentials by carefully reviewing the documents and records related to the applicant’s education and professional experience.

NNAS is only a credential assessment service that verifies the documentations of aspiring nurses who were educated internationally and does not grant or promise licences to pursue nursing in Canada. The granting of license for practicing nursing in Canada is determined by the authorized nursing regulatory bodies in Canada and not NNAS. 

NNAS provides two kinds of credential assessment services, expedited service and regular service. Opting for expedited service the applicant gets a single Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse advisory report for a single fixed fee accepted by many of the nursing regulatory bodies in Canada. The regular service is available for applicants who are not eligible for opting expedited service and it can cost comparatively higher than the former depending on the volume and complexity of the application. Factors like the applicant’s desired place of residence and job in Canada, fee and processing time preference should be considered by the applicant to find the right service that serves their purpose. NNAS only acts as the initial step for the ones aiming for licensure for roles such as Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Practical Nurse and Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in Canada.

NNAS Significance for Indian Universities

NNAS acts as a pathway for applicants for applying for a nursing licensure in Canada. For the nursing regulatory bodies in Canada an NNAS report is an important document that allows them to assess the foreign qualifications with a fair and consistent verification. This is useful for the regulatory bodies to decide whether the applicant qualifies for licensure in Canada. Canada, like most countries, puts immense care on the healthcare system of the country prioritizing the health and safety of its patients by providing them the best healthcare. Hence it is important for the concern authorities to verify that the practicing nurses who were educated intentionally meets their requirement. NNAS provides a platform for the IENs to represent the credentials they acquired from their home country in a standardized system that is acceptable in Canada.

Who Can Apply for NNAS?

The applicant is eligible for NNAS, if they qualify as any of the following:

• If you they completed a diploma or degree in nursing internationally, that is outside of Canada.
• If they have a nursing registration or license in any other country than Canada.
• A nurse who has work experience outside of Canada.

How To Apply for NNAS from Indian Universities?

Create Account with NNAS- To initiate the NNAS application, the candidate must first create an account with NNAS. The applicants have the choice to select their desirable province and designation (RN, LPN etcetera). The applicant has the choice to opt for more than one option for both the categories but for each option there might be an additional charge.

Fee Payment- The next step will be fee payment. The applicant has to pay a basic application fee. If the applicant wishes to apply for multiple designation and provinces, they might have to pay additional fees accordingly.

Submission of Documents- Fee payment is followed by document submission. The applicant is required to submit identification documents and other personal information asked by NNAS. Other important documents including the transcript from the applicant’s educational institution, official documents and certificates from their regulatory bodies and places of employment must be sent directly to the NNAS by the respective institutions.

NNAS Process: Verification and Evaluation for Indian Universities

Once the documents are received by NNAS, they review and verify the documents. Once the authenticity of the submitted documents is verified the evaluation process happens. The education and other qualifications of the applicant acquired from Indian Universities are evaluated by comparing them with nursing education standards of Canada. After verification NNAS issues an advisory report which is accepted by most nursing regulatory bodies in Canada.

NNAS Processing Time for Indian Universities

The NNAS given timeline for processing varies according to the kind of service the applicant opt for. For expedited service once the required documents reach NNAS the report will be issued within 5 days and for regular service it will be 12 weeks. The period of the process will also depend on how quickly the documents from the applicant’s institution reach NNAS. The processing time might change depending on the nature and efficiency of the application.

To conclude, the NNAS report is required by nursing regulatory bodies in Canada to assess and evaluate the credentials of candidates who completed their nursing education outside Canada. NNAS compares the credentials with the nursing education standards of Canada. To apply for NNAS from institutions in India, the applicant must create an account with NNAS. Once that step is over, the applicant must provide necessary information and pay the fees prescribed by NNAS. The NNAS instructs its applicants to download the necessary forms and send it to their respective institutions. The institutions will then review and verify the documents submitted and issue the official papers required by NNAS. For NNAS, it is mandatory that the applicants submit necessary documents from their educational institution and workplace, if applicable, including their transcripts and curriculums.

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FAQs

What is NNAS ?

Ans: NNAS is a credential assessment service for the Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who plan to practice nursing in Canada. NNAS collects and verifies the documents sent by the applicant before issuing the credential assessment report. An NNAS report is accepted by most nursing regulatory bodies in Canada.

Why do I need to apply for NNAS?

Ans: NNAS verified credential assessment is necessary for the candidates who completed their nursing education outside Canada and dream of a nursing career there. NNAS allows the nursing regulatory bodies in Canada to assess your credentials as it compares your academic credentials obtained in your home country with the Canadian education standards.

What is the processing time for NNAS?

Ans: NNAS is only issued once it receives the required document from the applicant and verifies it. The processing time depends on how swiftly those documents are sent to NNAS. Generally, processing time, including acquiring the NNAS required documents from respective institutions, varies from 3 to 6 months depending on the nature of the application. 

Is it safe to apply for NNAS through CCan and submit my documents to them?

Ans: At Ccan, we work with professionalism and ensure confidentiality while handling your documents. We provide the best and trusted service to each of our clients.

How should I send my documents to CCan?

Ans: You can send the scanned copies of your documents online through email. The documents must be clear and legible. All sides, edges and borders must be clearly captured.

What documents are required to obtain NNAS from India?

Ans: The applicant must submit Identity proof like passport or birth certificate, then the nursing education form, registration form and employment form must be sent by the institutions from which the applicant has studied or worked.

What documents are required to obtain a transcript from universities in India for NNAS?

Ans: Mainly, the applicant must submit their ID Proof, Degree Certificate, Attested scan copies of marksheets and 12th Certificate

How can I apply for NNAS through CCan?

Ans: You can contact us via chat or phone. Our contact details are available on the website. CCan provides expert assistance to obtain NNAS from Canada. For efficient and smooth processing of your application feel free to contact us.