You open your files with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) — the regulator — and with Inspire Global Assessments, which reviews internationally educated nurses.
Why it's required
BCCNM decides who can be registered as a nurse in BC. Inspire handles the assessment part of the process for internationally educated nurses.
What you need to do
Read the BCCNM and Inspire instructions for UK-educated nurses before applying.
Create your applications and pay the application fees.
Note your file numbers — you'll use them when requesting documents.
Who handles it
You submit. BCCNM and Inspire process.
Documents
Identification
Application forms
Proof of English language proficiency
Expected fees
Inspire application: $600 CAD + GST
BCCNM international RN application: $690 CAD + GST
Timing
Depends on you
Depends on you — you can start as soon as you're ready.
While you wait
Start requesting documents from your school, regulator and employers.