2026-27 fees: Employed student nurses (ESN) and employed student psychiatric nurses (ESPN)

The BCCNM Board recently approved fees for the 2026-27 registration year. A summary of fee changes is provided below; check the fees page for a full list of fees for registered nurses (RNs).

In 2026-27, employed student nurses (ESNs) and employed student psychiatric nurses (ESPNs) will pay $313.90 in BCCNM registration fees. Practising registrants will also pay for CNPS professional liability protection and Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC membership (optional) during the 2026-27 registration process.​​

The board works closely with BCCNM leadership to set fees and ensure we can meet the college's mandate given current economic realities and changes to health regulation in British Columbia:

• ​We are in the process of updating our bylaws, processes and requirements to ensure the college is in compliance with the Health Professions and Occupations Act​ when it comes into effect.

• We're continuing to take action to address Indigenous-specific racism in health care, including the development of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-Racism learning resources for registrants; training modules and learning opportunities for BCCNM employees, and the launch of an Indigenous recruitment pathway to help address underrepresentation of Indigenous staff and contractors at the college.

• We're updating our systems, policies, and processes to reflect current regulatory requirements, create a better experience for applicants and registrants, and enable college employees to do their work effectively and efficiently. 

Who determines BCCNM fees?

BCCNM fee decisions are made by the BCCNM Board.

What do BCCNM registration fees pay for?​

Registrant fees fund the work of the college in fulfilling its mandate to protect the public. In addition to taking a leadership role in special projects or initiatives, our core work includes:

• Scope of practice and standards: We determine the scope, professional standards, and practice standards. To meet changes in the health-care landscape, existing standards must be reviewed and updated regularly, and new standards developed.

• Education program review and recognition: We review and recognize education​ programs in B.C. to ensure new graduates can practise safely, competently, and ethically.

• Registration: We establish the requirements for registration and assess applicants to determine if they meet those requirements. ​
  

• Continued competence: We maintain a quality assurance program that promotes continued competence throughout the career of a nursing professional or midwife.
  

• ​​Investigating complai​nts: We investigate and take action to resolve complaints related to registrant practice.