Does BC require BSN to register as RN?

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Hi,

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

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

BScN, BSN, BN... they're all the same. But yes, you require a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

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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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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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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
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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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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