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Study to be a nurse


BCCNM reviews and recognizes B.C. nursing education programs and courses required for initial registration as an LPN, RN, NP, and RPN. The college also reviews and recognizes re-entry to practice registered nursing programs. 

After students graduate from a recognized B.C. nursing education program, they can apply for BCCNM registration.

Please note: If you comple​​te your nursing program outside of Canada, you will need to apply for registration as an internationally educated nurse.​

​​​​Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

Generic

These programs prepare students to become licensed practical nurses.

Access

These programs prepare health care assistants to become licensed practical nurses.

Educational Institution Campus Program Type
Camosun College​​ Victoria Generic
CDI College Richmond Generic
CDI College Surrey Generic
Coast Mountain College Terrace Access
College of New Caledonia Prince George Generic
College of the Rockies Cranbrook Generic
Discovery Community College Campbell River Generic & Access
Discovery Community College Nanaimo Generic & Access
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Merritt Access
North Island College Campbell River Generic
North Island College
​Comox
​Generic 
​North Island College
​Courtenay​ 
​Access 
North Island College Port Alberni Generic
Northern Lights College
​Dawson Creek​
Generic & ​Access
Okanagan College Kelowna Generic & Access
Okanagan College Penticton
Generic & Access
Okanagan College Salmon Arm Generic & Access
Okanagan College Vernon Generic & Access
Selkirk College
​Trail
​Generic
Sprott Shaw College Abbotsford Generic
Sprott Shaw College Downtown Vancouver Generic & Access
Sprott Shaw College East Vancouver Generic & Access
Sprott Shaw College Kamloops Generic & Access
Sprott Shaw College Kelowna Generic & Access
Sprott Shaw College New Westminster Generic & Access
Sprott Shaw College Penticton Generic & Access
Sprott Shaw College Surrey Generic
Sprott Shaw College Victoria
Generic
Stenberg College Surrey Generic
Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake
Generic
University of the Fraser Valley Chilliwack
Generic
Vancouver Career College Abbotsford
Generic
Vancouver Career College Burnaby
Generic
Vancouver Community College Vancouver (Broadway)
Generic & Access
Vancouver Island University Cowichan
Generic
​​Vancouver Island University​​
​Nanaimo
​Generic & Access
Nurse and registered nurse re-entry to practice (RN)​

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

Camosun College with University of Victoria
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

Coast Mountain College with University of Northern British Columbia

Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

College of New Caledonia with University of Northern British Columbia
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

College of the Rockies with University of Victoria
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

Douglas College
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program – Second Degree
Registered Nurse Re-Entry for Internationally Educated Nurses

Langara College
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program
Registered Nurse Re-entry Program for Internationally Educated Nurses

North Island College with Vancouver Island University
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

Okanagan College with University of British Columbia-Okanagan​ 
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

Selkirk College with University of Victoria
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

Thompson Rivers University
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning
Registered Nurse Re-entry Program

Trinity Western University
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

University of British Columbia
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

University of British Columbia-Okanagan
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

University of Northern British Columbia in Fort St. John
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George *​
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

University of Northern British Columbia with College of New Caledonia
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

University of Northern British Columbia with Coast Mo​untain College
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

University of the Fraser Valley
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

University of Victoria with Camosun College
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

University of Victoria with College of the Rockies
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

University of Victoria with Selkirk College
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

Vancouver Community College
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

Vancouver Island University
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

Vancouver Island University with North Island College
Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program

*The BCCNM Board has approved recognition of this education program. This program is still within public posting period for bylaw changes. For further information, see Bylaws​​.

Nurse with ce​rtifie​d practice (RN-C)

Reproductive Health (Sexually Transmitted Infections)

Reproductive Health (Contraceptive Management)​

RN First Call

Remote Practice

Opioid Use Disorder

Nurse practitioner programs (NP)
Psychiatric nursing programs and RPN refresher programs

Douglas College

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Stenberg College

Canada

Psychiatric nursing education programs are currently offered in three other Canadian provinces: Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Graduates of approved psychiatric nursing programs in these other provinces may apply for registration with BCCNM.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Bursaries & scholarships​​

BCCNM doesn't offer a bursary/scholarship program. Check your education institution or contact the Registered Nurses Foundation (RNF) and the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Foundation​ (RPNF).​​​​