Registered Nurse

Education & Credentials

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree

Alternative Credentials: State/provincial license + diploma

Qualifying Degrees

• Nursing (B.Sc.N., B.N.)
• Nursing Science

Common Job Titles

Canadian Credentials

• Provincial RN licence (CNO, CRNBC, CARNA, etc.)
• CGFNS certificate may be required for US state licensing
• NCLEX-RN pass required for most US states

See our full Canadian credentials guide for more details.

Common Denial Reasons

• State nursing license not obtained
• Credential evaluation (CGFNS) not completed
• Role is LPN/LVN level rather than RN
• Degree is a diploma rather than bachelor's (may still qualify with license)

Employer Letter Tips

• Reference state nursing license number or NCLEX pass status
• Detail RN-level clinical duties
• Include CGFNS certificate if applicable
• Specify the clinical setting and patient population