BCCNP Language Requirements?

[Kenobi]

I'm trying to transfer my Alberta RN licence to BC. On the BCCNP website they state that applicants must demonstrate English proficiency prior to registration. Although English wasn't technically my first language, I've been in Canada since elementary school and so far have 3 degrees from Canadian universities (including my BN). I'm a Canadian citizen (for 20+ years) and English is the only language I converse in. It sounds absurd that BCCNP might request proof of English proficiency under such circumstances, but in their email reply to me they simply stated "BCCNP does not waive registration requirements. Applicants are required to demonstrate they meet all registration requirements."

Has anyone encountered this before? Has any foreign-born nurses who immigrated to Canada at a very young age been asked to demonstrate English competency by BCCNP? I'm afraid to submit my application right now.

[dayandnight]

Call and ask BCCNP.. I don't think it will be a requirement for you because you went to school in Canada for almost your entire gr 1-12 education, and obviously you met all the requirements (including English grades) to get into a nursing program in Canada.