Upon application to RNANT/NU for registration, all applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by meeting one of the following requirements: Graduation from an approved Canadian nursing program where theory and clinical instruction was in English (on-line or distance education programs are not acceptable for evidence of fluency; or Employer English proficiency reference showing evidence of safe practice and where the primary language, practice setting, and services are in an English-speaking and writing environment for the previous two years as a Registered Nurse in Canada – Form D Employer Confirmation of English Language Proficiency Applicant met the English language proficiency test requirement at the time of registration with another Canadian jurisdiction and has continued to work in an English-speaking and writing environment since that time; or Demonstration of English language competence through successful completion of one of the following tests of English within the last 2 years: Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) International English Language System (IELTS) Academic Version.  The online version of IELTS is not accepted