​​​​​​​​​​​​​​British Columbia

Learn how to become a nurse in BC

Becoming a nurse in BC means you'll have to follow a few key steps, starting with NCAS! Information on each of these steps can be found throughout our website. You can do many of these steps at the same time. Here's a simple checklist.

• Create your NCAS online services account​
  
• Complete an NCAS ​Application Fo​rm
  
• Upload your identification documents to your online services​ account
• Apply to the Regulator Internationally-educated nurses (bccnm.ca)
  
• Apply to government to have your fees waived by emailing inf​o@nursingjobsbc.ca.
• Apply to have your education credential documents assessed
  
• Submit proof of your English Language Skill
• If you are applying to the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry​, you will need do this once you complete your competency ​assessment​ with NCAS

Download the checklist here

Note: You can apply for registration o​nly in one province at a time.​