Exam development opportunities for NPs

The BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is looking for Nurse Practitioner (NP) volunteers for the ongoing development of the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Exam (C​​NPE). Successful candidates may be invited by the exam vendor to participate in item writing and item revision activities. Dates of activities are listed below:

• Item Writing: 1–3 June, 2026
• Item Revision: 22–24 June, 2026

SMEs who wish to participate in the item writing sessions can also participate in the item revision sessions.

Criteria​​​

​​​​To be considered for participation, you must meet the following criteria:

• ​Be currently registered as a practicing NP in good standing with BCCNM.
  
• Have knowledge of current practice for nurse practitioner beginning to practice.
  
• View nursing and the nursing process in broad, general terms.
  
• Possess flexibility in using different approaches to solving problems.
  
• Think critically and creatively, and express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
  
• Be able to work well in a group.
  
• Be able to work intensively on a project.
  
• Possess basic computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Word).
  

In addition, you will need to:

• Be willing and available to travel to Ottawa to participate in these multi-day exam development activities. While exam development activities are voluntary, travel and accommodation costs are covered by the vendor.

How to apply​​​

To apply, please email your name and resume or curriculum vitae to epr@bccnm.ca by Oct. 20, 2025, with “Canadian Nurse Practitioner Exam" in t​he subject line. If you are selected to participate, you will be contacted directly by the exam vendor.