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)

• B.C. Institute of Technology in partnership with Options for Sexual Health
• BC Centre for Disease Control

Reproductive Health (Contraceptive Management)​

• B.C. Institute of Technology in partnership with Options for Sexual Health

RN First Call

• University of Northern British Columbia

Remote Practice

• University of Northern British Columbia

Opioid Use Disorder

• British Columbia Centre on Substance Use

Nurse practitioner programs (NP)

• Thompson Rivers University​
  Nurse Practitioner (Family) Master’s Program 
  
• University of British Columbia
  Nurse Practitioner (Family) Master’s Program
• University of Northern British Columbia
  Nurse Practitioner (Family) Master’s Program
• University of Victoria
  Nurse Practitioner (Family) Master’s Program

Psychiatric nursing programs and RPN refresher programs

Douglas College

• Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
• Psychiatric Nursing Refresher Certificate
  This program is for previously-registered RPNs wishing to re-register as a practising registrant with BCCNM, but do not meet the continuing competence requirements.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing Program
  

Stenberg College

• Regional Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
  This program offers the opportunity to earn a diploma in psychiatric nursing outside Metro Vancouver.

Canada

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

• Alberta – Psychiatric Nursing Diploma program
  Grant MacEwan University.
• Manitoba – Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
  Brandon University.
• Saskatchewan – Psychiatric Nursing Diploma Program, Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Saskatchewan Polytechnic also offers a degree completion program for graduates of their diploma program. This is an academic credential only, and is not recognized as meeting the education requirements for registration.

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).​​​​