About Us

Empowering African-Caribbean Nurses to Thrive in Canada

 

The Africa-Caribbean Nursing Continuum Program Program (ACNCP), led by the Health Association of African Canadians (HAAC), supports internationally educated nurses of African and Caribbean descent in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The program addresses systemic barriers by providing clear licensure guidance, culturally responsive mentorship, training, financial support, and community connection. ACNCP empowers nurses at all stages of their Canadian licensure journey, from initial assessments to professional registration.

The Africa-Caribbean Nursing Continuum Program (ACNCP), led by the Health Association of African Canadians (HAAC), supports internationally educated nurses of African and Caribbean descent in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The program addresses systemic barriers by providing clear licensure guidance, culturally responsive mentorship, training, financial support, and community connection. ACNCP empowers nurses at all stages of their Canadian licensure journey, from initial assessments to professional registration.

ACNCP Nurses Support

 

Support and resources to nurses of African and Caribbean descent in their journey to obtaining their license and integration into the Nova Scotia healthcare system.

General Licensure Pathway and Guideline

 

Support and resources to nurses of African and Caribbean descent in their journey to obtaining their license and integration into the Nova Scotia healthcare system.

General Licensure Pathway

Canada’s nursing licensure process can be complex for internationally educated nurses, with varying provincial requirements. The Africa-Caribbean Nursing Continuum Program Program ACNCP offers clear, step-by-step guidance through the general pathway, from credential evaluation with licensure regulatory bodies.  

Here is where the journey begins

Licensure Roadmap

Pathway Guideline

The Licensure Guide is your detailed roadmap for becoming a licensed nurse in Canada. Tailored specifically for African-Caribbean IENs, it includes province-specific requirements, country-specific document checklists, exam preparation resources, and bridging program options. 

Here is where the journey begins

Provincial Options

Highlights

 

Support and resources to nurses of African and Caribbean descent in their journey to obtaining their license and integration into the Nova Scotia healthcare system.