Graduation & Entry to Practice

The School of Nursing BScN Program Office automatically provides the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) with the names and contact information for all Level 4 students who are expected to complete their BScN degree based on the timelines below.

Find helpful information in the CNO Registration Guide.

Notification #1 notifies the CNO that a student is enrolled in the required courses and is anticipated to complete all program requirements at the end of the term.

*It is very important for your biographical information in Mosaic to be accurate so the correct information is shared with the CNO. Mosaic > Student Centre > Personal Information

Please ensure you have completed the Consent 'Quiz' on Avenue to Learn in CNO Consent. Information is sent to student via email from Academic Advising about this quiz in early Fall.

Once the CNO receives this information and enters it on their end, they will send out an email notifying the student to sign up to the CNO online portal.
DO NOT sign up prior to receiving the email, this will only delay the CNO with your information. 

Notification #2 notifies the CNO that a student has successfully completed all academic program requirements and is approved for graduation at the next convocation ceremony.

Any further communication from the CNO to Student will be done through the online portal. 

The process for a BScN Credential Assessment includes several steps.  It is advised to begin early and plan appropriately for this process. 

PLEASE NOTE:  The BScN Program is unable to fulfill urgent requests and will require 20 weeks depending on the complexity of the application. 

Below are the recommended steps:

1. Begin by contacting the nursing regulatory body in the province/country in which you wish to work.  They will provide you with forms that must be completed by the School of Nursing.  Please email this package of forms to Mediha Kadic at kadic@mcmaster.ca   You must attach the assessment-of-credentials-form and Summary Sheet (pages 3 & 4) of the document with your package of forms. 
2. Please request a transcript from the Office of the Registrar.  The transcript should be addressed to the nursing regulatory body in the country or province in which you wish to register.
3. The School of Nursing will complete the forms and send them directly to the nursing regulatory body to which you are applying.
4. As of September 1, 2017, the fee for each set of forms is $250.00.  Please provide payment based on the following accepted methods:

• Cheque made out to McMaster University
• Cash (on hold) 
• Credit Card (electronic form will be provided)

5. If you prefer your forms to be sent overseas via courier, please note the additional fee. 

   This courier service will be International Economy with a delivery time of 2-5 business days.

• United Kingdom $75.00
• Australia/New Zealand $100.00
• Other Destinations - determined individually 

6. If you have any questions during the preparation of your assessment, please contact Mediha Kadic at kadic@mcmaster.ca