Returning to practice
To be eligible for licensure, applicants must be able to satisfy BCCNM they have the knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment expected of a graduate of a BCCNM-recognized education program. Applicants are unlikely to be able to meet this eligibility criteria if they have not:
- completed their nursing education program within the last 10 years; and/or
- had substantial practise experience as a nurse in the last 10 years.
If you don't meet this criteria, we
strongly encourage you to complete a recognized re-entry, bridging, or other nursing education program before applying for licensure.
If you are a former BCCNM licensee, you must submit a reinstatement application to return to nursing practice. Please submit your reinstatement application at least
eight weeks before your estimated return to work date.
- 1. Complete your application and pay fee
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You must
sign in to your BCCNM account to apply for reinstatement. Select "Apply" to start your application.
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You may be asked to consent to a
criminal record check (CRC) as an updated CRC is required for any leave from practice longer than 60 days.
Please note: Criminal record check results take a minimum of two weeks to be processed and your application cannot be assessed until the results are received. Please ensure you submit your application at least a month before your return to work date to allow for delays.
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You will pay a
reinstatement application fee when your application is submitted. Reinstatement fees are non-refundable, so ensure you are ready to proceed before you pay.
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The registration team will contact you if there are outstanding documents that BCCNM needs to proceed with your application.
- 2. Prepare your documents
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To avoid delays in processing your application, prepare the following documents before you start your application:
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Verification of license: Complete verification of license forms for all jurisdiction(s) you are/were registered
since you last held a practising license with us. This form must be received directly from that jurisdiction.
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Employment verification: Complete employment verification form(s) for each of your nursing employers within the last five years. This form must be received directly from the employer.
- 3. BCCNM review
- BCCNM Licensing Services will assess your application to determine whether you meet the requirements for reinstatement. The requirements for reinstatement include that you:
- Were in compliance with all
Quality Assurance program requirements at the time you last held practising registration
- Meet the
practice hours requirement
- Have maintained your knowledge, skills and abilities as an LPN, or have successfully completed an exam or upgrading of your knowledge, skills or abilities
- Have a satisfactory employment verification
- Are of good character, including passing the
criminal record check
- Are fit to practice, and
- Have paid any outstanding fines or fees
Note: If your licensed was cancelled or suspended following an inquiry or discipline committee decision or you have a criminal charge since you last held a practising licensed, you will be asked to provide additional information and evidence. Please contact the licensing team for more information.
- 4. Application approved/pay license fees
- If you meet the requirements for reinstatement, your application will be approved and you will be asked to pay your
practising license fee.
- 5. Wait for confirmation of license from BCCNM
- Once you have paid your license fees, we will send you an email confirming that you have been granted a practising license. Your updated status will also be listed on our
nurse verification tool. You must not practise as a licensed practical nurse until you receive confirmation of your license.
Haven't received a confirmation email?
Your license will not be granted until your payment has been received. Before calling to check on the status of your application, please:
- Double-check that you submitted your application and that your payment went through
- Check your junk mail and spam folders