English Language Proficiency Test Cut Scores/Benchmark Levels Updated
In November 2022, the Canadian Nurse Regulators Collaborative (CNRC) updated cut scores for the CELBAN (Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses) and IELTS Academic (English Language Testing System).
The new cut scores better reflect the language demands expected of nurses at the entry-level to practice in Canada. Read the full press release from CNRC here.
NSCN has updated our policy to reflect these changes immediately. If you are an internationally educated nurse currently in the application process for registration and licensure in Nova Scotia and feel that the new cut scores will change how you meet the English language proficiency requirement, please reach out to our Registration Services team at registration@nscn.ca to discuss your application.
Other News
- November's practice support tool is the Social Media Practice Guideline, which helps nurses understand their professional accountabilities related to personal and professional use of social media.
- NSCN has met all requirements during our Fair Registration Practices Act Review. View the NSCN FRPA Review Report to learn more.
- Check out the November update on the Nurse Practitioner Regulation Framework Implementation Plan Project (NPR-FIPP).
- Our Quarter 3 Key Performance Indicators Report, which helps us track our strategic objectives and success as an organization, is now available.
- The Canadian Council of Practical Nurse Regulators is seeking participation from LPNs and interested stakeholders to complete the validation survey for their updated Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses.
- We are looking for subject matter expert volunteers to participate in development activities for the 2023 CanadianNurse Practitioner Examination (CNPE)
- Missed the renewal deadline? All nurses practicing as of November 1, 2022, should have a current 2022-2023 licence. Working without a current licence is illegal.
