General information is provided here on Registration, Interim Permits and Immigration requirements to assist Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses interested in seeking employment in British Columbia. For more comprehensive information, please contact the regulatory bodies referenced below.
Registration in British Columbia is mandatory to practice as a Registered Nurse or as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Your education preparation determines which British Columbia regulatory body you would register with.
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Generalist prepared registered nurses should apply for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC)
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Registered Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurses should apply for registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (CRPNBC)
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Generalist prepared registered nurses with a post basic certificate in psychiatry/mental health may register with either or both CRNBC or CRPNBC
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