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Jul 27, 2008 06:32 PM

Does BC require BSN to register as RN?

by myall

Hi,
Does any one know about the degree requirements for RN registration in BC? Is it BSN?

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from janfrn
Old Jul 27, 2008, 08:26 PM

Default Re: Does BC require BSN to register as RN?
BScN, BSN, BN... they're all the same. But yes, you require a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
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from RNGrad2006
Old Jul 28, 2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by myall View Post
Hi,
Does any one know about the degree requirements for RN registration in BC? Is it BSN?
I applied in BC in 2006 and at that time they were still treating it as a case by case basis. BC stopped having diploma programs since January 2003. So any new grads will all have their BSN. My education was evaluated and I had to state why I thought I should be granted the right to take the CRNE. My education was evaluated as roughly equivalent even though I only had ADN education in the US. But this was back in 2006. Not sure if it has changed since then. But I am still working in the US and haven't had the opportunity to take the exam since it is only offered 3 times a year and all during the school year which makes it difficult since I have children in school. I am now working on my BSN and 2/3 done so down the road it won't really make a difference to me. But you may want to check with the regulatory body in BC to find out for sure. I have a contact in BC if you want to PM me I will share my experiences in more detail.
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from myall
Old Jul 30, 2008, 10:15 AM

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Hi RNGrad2006,
Thanks for the info. I can't send PMs for some reason. May be I need 15 posts. If you can PM me with the information, I really appreciate it. I already emailed the College of Nursing in BC. They told me that they treat each case individually. They did not say I need BSN. Hopefully, I am getting my BSN this December, but I want to start the assessment now, because it takes long time.
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Old Jul 30, 2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by myall View Post
Hi RNGrad2006,
Thanks for the info. I can't send PMs for some reason. May be I need 15 posts.
Correct you need 15 pm's to be able to send them, nearly there
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No. 5
from JellyBean1
Old Sep 10, 2008, 02:23 AM

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I am an RN in BC and as far as I know you only need to prove your graduate RN status to become registered. The universities now provide a BSN for graduation.
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