Internationally Educated Nurses - Getting Your Licence in BC

Frequently Asked Questions

 

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Can I apply to the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) directly?
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Why do I need to apply to NNAS?
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Will my documents be returned to me?
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Is the NCAS my only option for competency assessment?
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Can I complete a language proficiency test in French to get licensed in BC?
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My IELTS results will expire soon; do I have enough time to have testing done?
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Will I need to take the full re-entry program, refresher program, or general practical nurse program to become registered?
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If a post-secondary institution requires that I have a Criminal Record Check conducted, can my regulatory body send them the one from my application?
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When does my NNAS advisory report expire?
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Is there anything I could do to avoid delays in the process?

 

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Getting Your Licence in BC

Review the step-by-step process for internationally educated nurses looking to get licensed in BC.

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