Initial applications
To practise as a nurse practitioner in British Columbia, a nurse practitioner must be registered with BCCNM.
Requirements
All applicants are required to complete:
- A written examination, and
- An objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) in the appropriate stream of practice: family, adult or pediatric.
The
application process you follow is determined by where you received your nursing education and whether you have been registered as an NP in another jurisdiction.
Note: These applications are for first-time applicants only. If you have previously held nurse practitioner (NP) registration in British Columbia, learn how to
reinstate your registration.
B.C. graduates
Apply as a B.C. graduate if you are graduating from a BCCNM-recognized nurse practitioner program in British Columbia. In order to apply to sit the written and clinical registration exams you must submit an application for NP registration.
New graduates of a Canadian NP program
Apply as a new graduate of a Canadian NP program if you have recently or will soon be graduating from an NP program in another Canadian province and you are not registered as an NP in that province. All applicants must complete a recognized written exam and the clinical exam.
NPs registered in Canada
Apply as an NP registered in Canada if you are currently or have formerly been registered as an NP in another Canadian province. All applicants must complete a recognized written exam and the clinical exam.
NPs educated and registered outside Canada
Apply as an NP registered outside of B.C. if you were educated in another country and have never been registered as an NP in Canada. You must be educated and registered in the Family/All Ages or Pediatric or Adult NP category in order to apply for registration. Your education and experience will be assessed to determine equivalency to a Canadian NP program to be eligible for registration. All applicants must complete a recognized written exam and the clinical exam.
Other applications
Certified practice
To apply for a certified practice designation, applicants must already hold practising registered nurse (RN) or NP registration in British Columbia.
Temporary emergency registration
Short-term registration to support emergency health care response in British Columbia.
Registration resources
Complex applications and Registration Committee
Some applications are complex and require review and decision by the Registration Committee.