February 18, 2011

The Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island (ARNPEI) Council met today and has approved the following:

 a)  Changes to the English Language Proficiency tests;

 b)  Policy - Registration: Assessment for Eligibility to Write the Canadian  Registered Nurse Exam (CRNE) for Graduates of Internationally Educated  Nursing Programs who have Never Been Registered in Another Canadian  Jurisdiction.

 c) The use of World Education Services (WES).

The ARNPEI Application package For Assessment of Eligibility for Registration for Internationally Educated Nurses has been updated.  As of February 18, 2011,  these updates include:
 
 a)  English Language Proficiency Tests 

 b)  Consent to Release of Information

 c)  Part IV – Verification of Graduation from School of Nursing. 

 d)  ARNPEI requires that internationally educated nurses have their academic  records evaluated by World Education Services (WES).  ARNPEI requires a WES  Course-by-Course evaluation report based on nursing program information and transcript.  When you apply to WES, either online or by paper application,   indicate that you want ARNPEI to receive a copy of your evaluation report.  An  explanation as to the WES evaluation process, requirements and costs can be  found at  http://www.wes.org/ca/arnpei.asp

 e)  The ARNPEI only accepts official documents for Parts II, III, IV, V, and  transcripts.  The Association does not accept certified true copies of these  documents.  The Association only accepts official documents for the English  Language Proficiency Test.

Please see the NEW IEN Application package.

Any applicant whose file became complete (i.e. containing all required information and documents) prior to February 18, 2011 will have their file assessed using the Association’s previous policy.

Any files that become complete (i.e. containing all required information and documents) on or after February 18, 2011 will be assessed using the new Internationally Educated Nurse Registration Policy.