Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a nurse in B.C., you must register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a health care manager in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to complete the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a specialist in clinical and laboratory medicine, you must complete the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a specialist in surgery, you must complete the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to be registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligibility for dietitians is achieved by graduating from an approved program and examination.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a physical therapist in B.C., you must register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an approved post-secondary program, successful writing of the Physiotherapy Competency Examination, and a clinical assessment.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an accredited medical school, writing the Medical Council of Canada qualifying exams, and completing a residency program.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a clinical specialist in B.C., you must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an accredited medical school, writing the Medical Council of Canada qualifying exams, and completing a residency program.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a specialist in surgery in B.C., you must be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through enrolment in the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Managers in health care

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a nurse in B.C., you must register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

Employment as a nursing co-ordinator or supervisor requires related work experience.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors

Registered nurses

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a cardiopulmonary technologist in B.C., you may choose to be certified through the Canadian Association of Cardio-pulmonary Technologists. Eligibility is achieved by completing a Bachelor of Science degree, or by being a Registered Nurse, or holding a recognized Medical Technologies Registration, in addition to a minimum of 1800 hours in the field of pulmonary technology at a recognized institution.

Cardiopulmonary technologists

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares registered nurses to promote health and provide preventive and curative nursing services for groups or communities under the supervision of a public health agency. These programs include courses in community and rural health, family therapy and intervention, disease prevention, health education, and community health assessment.

Public health/community nurse/nursing

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a respiratory therapist in B.C., you may choose to become a member of the BC Society of Respiratory Therapists. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an approved respiratory therapy program, and by successfully writing the Health Professionals Testing Canada exam.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a respiratory therapist in B.C., you may choose to become a member of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an approved respiratory therapy program, and by successfully writing the Health Professionals Testing Canada exam.

Respiratory therapists

Anesthesia Assistant Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a nurse practitioner in B.C., you must register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing practitioner program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a nurse practitioner in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Nurse practitioners

Nurse Practitioner Master's Degrees

Nursing Advanced Certificates

Nursing Master's Degrees

Specialty Nursing Bachelor's Degrees

Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse Bachelor's Degrees

Managers in health care plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services, such as diagnosis and treatment, nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services. They are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care organizations.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care. They are employed in health care institutions such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, and in nursing agencies.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a licensed practical nurse in B.C., you need to register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives. Eligibility is achieved by completing a recognized practical nursing education program and successfully writing the Rex-PN regulatory exam.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a licensed practical nurse in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Licensed practical nurses

Access To Practical Nursing Diplomas

Practical Nursing Diplomas

This bridging program recognizes your education and knowledge as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) while introducing and emphasizing the disciplinary (theoretical and philosophical) underpinnings of professional nursing knowledge necessary for practice as an RN. After successfully completing your two bridge semesters (September to April) you will transition into a Consolidated Practice Experience in May with the rest of the BSN cohort. You will then complete the two remaining years (Years 3 and 4) for BSN offered by Camosun College and UVic.

Practical Nurse to Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Bridge

The Advanced Entry to the Bachelor of Science of Nursing is open to Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to pursue further education in nursing and gain accelerated entry to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. You will explore concepts associated with health/healing, professional growth, self and others, nursing practice, nursing knowledge, nursing skills, health sciences, arts, and humanities courses through classroom, laboratory, and clinical practice experiences. [View program information](https://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/advanced-entry-bsn/program-curriculum.html)


Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSN) Advanced Entry

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (when applying choose Option A)

NIC's four-year BSN degree is delivered in partnership with Vancouver Island University. In this program you'll gain hands-on experience in classrooms, simulation labs, clinical environments and community settings. Whether you choose to work in urban, rural or global health care, you'll graduate ready to begin a rewarding career as a registered nurse (RN). 

LPN Access to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (when applying choose Option C)
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking to advance your career? This bridging options allows qualified LPNs to enter directly into the second year of the BSN program. This pathway is for highly motivated candidates ready to take the next step toward becoming an RN. 

Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSN)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares nurses to be global citizens with lifelong learning skills. As a professional nurse, you will be qualified to provide professional nursing services, deliver health-education programs, and provide consultative nursing services to promote, maintain, and restore patient health. You will participate in practicums during their studies to extend their education further afield. 

Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSN) (UBCO)

The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NCBNP) is offered collaboratively by UNBC, the College of New Caledonia (CNC), and Coast Mountain College (CMTN). The integrated program of studies leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), awarded by UNBC. Your learning experiences  Learning experiences take place in the classroom, community, laboratory, and in clinical settings promoting integration of theoretical knowledge into practice. Upon graduation, you will be well grounded in acute care nursing, rural nursing, community health and First Nations health, and will be prepared for the changing context of health care and health care delivery.

Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree (Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program)

The Licensed Practical Nurse Access to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is to upgrade your skills to prepare for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. You'll gain work experience and industry contacts as you prepare to advance in your career.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Access Program Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Advanced Entry applies your previous Practical Nursing training to gain advanced entry into year 3 of VCC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Apply clinicla judgment in nursing practice based on evidence from nursing science, other sciences, and humanities. Each term of this program contains clinical experience to integrate theory to practice with an emphasis on patient safety and patient-centered care. 

Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree (BScN) Advanced Entry Program

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is based on the concepts of caring and health promotion and includes core concepts such as leadership, advocacy, political action, nursing knowledge development, and nursing scholarship.  Practice experience is emphasized, as well as the need for thoughtful, reflective action as defined by the concept of praxis. Settings include classroom, lab/simulation lab, practice (hospital and community settings) which offer diverse contexts to ensure you develop professional nursing skills to provide direct care and leadership as part of a team in urban, rural, and global settings.

Educational Path

Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse Bachelor's Degrees

Programs

Careers