Initial Exam Fees

Initial Exam Fees

CNA member fee Non-member fee2
Exam application fee $5881 $7801
Online exam writing appointment fee3
  • Administered by ProctorU using an online proctor
  • Take the test at home during a two-week testing period
$85 $85
In-person exam writing appointment fee
  • Administered by Meazure Learning
  • Please note that in-person test centres are only offered in in select cities across Canada
$110 $110
Exam rewrite4 $3781 $5001

Applicable taxes will be added to the above fees.

1 Includes a non-refundable administrative fee of $130.

2 Member rate is available to nurses who have purchased a CNA membership.

3 Paid directly to exam administrator to help cover the cost of running and monitoring the exam.

4 Certification candidates whose previous exam results were unsuccessful are eligible for a reduced rewrite fee (valid for the next two calendar years).

Financial support

Please see the Financial Support section for more information regarding funding opportunities.