How to become RN in British Columbia?

Hi forumjunkie,

I would encourage you to read previous posts of this thread. It will answer your question, at least.

how is it going BC Nurses? Just found this thread yesterday. LOL
Will be taking the CRNE this Feb in Vancouver. hope to see you guys in Vancouver.

College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) Application Tips

I will try to post here as much information as I could to guide you. But please take note that one's case can be different from the other. I am just here to give you an insight on how it went when I applied. There will be a lot of factors that may differ from my experience to yours such as the school, processing etc.



HOW TO OBTAIN THE APPLICATION FORM

First get a copy of the application kit either soft copy or hard copy. You can have it downloaded at www.crnbc.ca/downloads/FormIntl.pdf.

You will need ADOBE READER to view the file. The file is around 16 pages long including explanations and the actual forms needed. Or you can request them to mail you a copy. If time is of the essence, I would recommend the soft copy.

The package contains the following:

Form 16: Application for Nurse Registration in British Columbia
Form 49: Payment Form
Form 25: Verification of Nurse Registration
Form 30: Basic Nursing Education and Request for Transcript
Form 37: Employment Reference for Nurse Registration

Other
English Test Fact Sheet

* Do not apply for registration if you do not have a passing English language test score. Include a copy of your passing score with your application for registration.


APPLICATION FOR NURSE REGISTRATION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (Form 16)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Complete Form 16. Do not leave any sections blank. Print neatly and legibly in ink. Be sure that the name you print
on your application form is exactly the same as the name on the proof of identification you submit (i.e., your passport, permanent residency papers, or citizenship papers). If your name has changed, you must submit documents that show your legal name.

2. Be sure to sign both the Consent for Information and Declaration on page 8 of Form 16.

3. Complete Form 49. Note that the $262.50 application fee is non-refundable.

4. Complete Part A of Form 25 and send copies to all jurisdictions in which you have been registered or licensed.*

5. Complete Part A of Form 30 and send it to your school of nursing.

6. Complete Part A of Form 37 and send it to your current and/or previous employer(s).*

7. If English is not your first language, arrange to have your test scores from a test of English fluency sent to CRNBC.

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VERIFICATION OF NURSING REGISTRATION (Form 25)

Form 25 is to be given to each Board of Nursing in which you are registered and/or licensed.*

Complete Part A and the rest is up to them.


Mark’s note:

In my case, I went to Window 7 – State Verification in PRC Manila. They asked me to fill out a yellow form and pay the necessary fees to the cashier. They will give you two options in mailing the form – regular mail or courier. There are courier companies located inside the PRC, if you want an expedited process. I availed the regular mail and it cost me 75Php. Then you need to present the Form 25 and the Official Receipt back to Window 7. Afterwards, they will instruct you to bring the form to Metered Stamp booth and have it stamped. Prepare 21Php and then return the stamped form at Window 7 and you’re form is ready for sending.

Timeline:
Regular Mail – 4 to 6 weeks
Courier – 7 to 10 days

Contact Info/ Follow up Inquiry:

PRC Manila – State Verification Window
Jhun/Cynthia
(02) 314 – 0020



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REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT (Form 30)

Form 30 is to be given to your school registrar and then they would be the one to submit it thru mail to CRNBC. As for my tip just try to clarify everything with your school registrar so that less errors would be made in terms of processing.*

Fill out the necessary details in Part A and the rest is up to them.

Mark’s note:

In my case, I asked for a copy of my Transcipt with RLE from our School Registrar and forwarded it to the office of the Institute of Nursing. They will be the one to fill out the forms including the breakdown of theory and clinical hours. Lastly, your Dean of Nursing will affix her signature on it, then a dry seal to attest its authenticity.*

Ideally, the registrar should be the one to mail the forms. But in my case, the School handed me the forms. So I requested a Official School envelope and asked them to put the forms inside it. Lastly, I requested a dry seal and signature on the back of the envelope.
Then I mailed it to the nearby post office. I think they will not accept transcripts coming from the applicants themselves; it is one of the measures of CRNBC to ensure authenticity of documents.

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ENGLISH FLUENCY TEST (IELTS)

Contact your Test Centre for the process of obtaining additional Test Result Form (TRF) may it be IDP Australia or British Council.
In my case, during my IELTS application I already indicated CRNBC on the part where to send the forms. But for some reasons, I think they are not allowing it anymore. You need to request for additional TRF when you’re done with your exam. And since, I am processing the registration of my younger sister, this might help.
Just like PRC, there are also 2 options of mailing the forms. – regular mail and courier.

Regular Mail – 200Php (4 to 6 weeks)
Courier – 1,200Php (7 to 10 days)



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EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE (Form 37)

If you have worked for a minimum of three (3) months within the last five (5) years, Fill out the Part A and request your employer to fill out the Part B.

If you have not worked as a registered nurse within the past five years, CRNBC does not require a reference.


Mark’s note:

In my case, I didn’t had any clinical experiences when I applied. So, I put N/A on the required sections. Never leave any sections blank.

Here are the things that YOU will mail to CRNBC:

• Form 16: Application for Nurse Registration in British Columbia
• Form 49: Payment Form
• Notarized photocopy of Identification documents (i.e. passport)
• Notarized photocopy of your IELTS

Things that the SCHOOL should mail to CRNBC:
• Form 30: Basic Nursing Education and Request for Transcript
• Transcipt and RLE Records

PRC should mail to CRNBC:
• Form 25: Verification of Nurse Registration

IELTS Testing Centre should mail to CRNBC:
• Copy of Test Result Form (TRF)

Employer(s) will mail to CRNBC:
• Form 37: Employment Reference for Nurse Registration


Mail your completed application, or deliver it in person to:

As much as i am giving here tips and guidelines please refer and read the instructions that comes with the forms. There might have been changes in terms of fees and other instructions so it is important to refer to them still.

It took me about 2 months to process my application; this is last year’s timeline though. According to my registration assessor, huge influx of applicants are lining up for eligibility. Philippines and Inida are on the top list for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)
I hope the tips were helpful and let me know if you have further questions feel free to ask me. Please do not forget to read the directions that come with the application kits. Please do follow the directions carefully.


Cheers! *B)

As a new applicant for CRNBC registration, you may be required to undergo a substantially equivalent competency (SEC) assessment.*

This assessment provides nurses who received their professional nursing education outside of Canada an opportunity to demonstrate their professional knowledge, skills and abilities.

CRNBC uses the results of your assessment to determine if you meet entry-level nursing competencies in British Columbia or if you require additional education before you can be granted registration.

What is Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC)? *???







How will I go to Canada to take the SEC? What kind of visa?

• Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) a.k.a Tourist Visa
• Temporary Working Visa (TW)
• Immigrant Visa (Permanent Resident)

Support Letter issued by CRNBC for Visa Purposes:





Cheers! *B)

Thanks for the sweet effort whatchamackallit03!

Nice job again mark!!!

hI Silverdragon, just would like to ask. i'm planning to apply in BC. i'm still reviewing for my ielts. i might apply in BC not later than february. if i can get an employer under temporary work permit, can my husband apply to work in Canada? what will he use temporary work permit also? what if I'll go through PNP, can my husband apply to work also in CAnada? in the same province? what if he had an employer in some province?

can you pm me silverdragon? i have so many questions to ask.. YM; anjulie_22

If you get a TWP then you submit paperwork at the same time for your husband. Although you are the main applicant he completes the same paperwork as you and pays the same fees. If you go the PNP route which leads straight away to PR then as long as you include your husband and children (if any) in the application then they get PR as well and can work.

I suggest a good read on the CIC website where all information for both TWP and PNP is clearly written

Thank you so much silverdragon!

Silverdragon, my husband is also an RN here in the Phil. We have both no hospital experience. We have really the same status in terms of experience. What is the best option for us? will he also apply in CRNBC and all the stuff as i apply, or its much easier if I'll apply first? Is there any difference in terms of time, money and effort if he'll wait for me to get my permanent resident first before he'll go and apply to BC?