How to become RN in British Columbia?

Hi breech,
your experience inspired me. i've been contemplating on applying for registration in BC but was hesitant since i haven't heard of anybody who have successfully done it from the Philippines. I'm about your age too. Difference is i've worked only in an ambulatory and private surgical clinics for approximately a year. So, im not sure if i'll be made eligible. you know how hard it is just to raise the application fee.

hello! I have a question regarding IELTS for applying in BC. I have read this from the crnbc.ca interational applicants (what you do):

"Applicants for registration must demonstrate fluency in English. If English is not your first language, English fluency tests are required. As of January 1, 2007, passing scores on a CRNBC-approved English fluency test are required at the time of application for registration. English test scores must be no more than one year old."

I dont have IELTS yet but can i proceed in lodging my application since it will take time before CRNBC assess my documents. By the time they will sent me a letter (which I think will take 3 months or so) regarding lacking IELTS I already have my IELTS result. Bytheway Im taking that exam next month.

Thanks a bunch in advance!

wow very quick reply! thanks so much.. now here are my follow-up questions.. in the step 4 of the application process they will send me a notice/"Outstanding Requirements" which will be my IELTS for that matter, the questions are:
1. how long can they process my application again after submitting that lacking document?

2. can i submit/forward my IELTS result as soon as I have them without CRNBC sending me a notice first? or i'll wait for that notice?

thanks guys so much! I really love to read thread like this which inspires and gives me hope... i had enough reading thread about being jobless and difficulty finding job here in PI.

and one more thing.. to breech... Im also in June 2006 batch. I read in one of your post that CRNBC required you to submit the DOLE retake result. Should I include that in my application or wait for their notice. Am I the one who will submitt that document or it should be coming from DOLE? thanks so much... Are you now reviewing for you CRNE?