Originally Posted by mdonald1987

Hi All,

I have recently opened a new thread on this subject but it probably makes sense to continue on this one as there is a goldmine of knowledge and experience here. Siouxie was incredibly helpful on the other thread :-)

Is there anyone from an RMN background who has recently gone through the arduous process of getting registered in Canada? As I understand it, RMN's or RPN's a they're known in Canada are only regulated and distinct in their own right in the western provinces. We have been looking at BC and it is a little overwhelming. I think it's the uncertainty of it all that frightens us. Having to fork out so much time and money without knowing what you may be asked to do next. I think I have a pretty good understanding of the route, however:

1. Application to NNAS
2. Once we have the report from NNAS, we make an application to the BCCNM
3. Referred to NCAS to sit the Competency Assessment (CBA part in UK, SLA part in BC)
4. Depending on the outcome of the NCAS Competency Assessment, can either register with BCCNM and sit the RPNCE exam within a couple of years, or, more likely, be asked to complete a number of modules to cover gaps in knowledge before being able to register with BCCNM. As RPN's are seen as distinct in their own right and have separate competencies from RN's, I would hope that there shouldn't be many modules to make up gaps?

Based on those who have done this route, is my understanding correct? If so, can the majority of this be done from the UK? Ideally, we would only want to move over to Canada with a job offer and this can only be done once my Wife is registered with the BCCNM. I'm sure I read somewhere that a nurse did her modules from the UK and only went to over to complete the practical element of the modules. The college were very accommodating and let her do all of her assessments over the space of 2-3 days. This is something we think we could do but again, we would need certainty that this could be arranged.

I would love to hear from any RMN's that have recently made the move. I'm particularly keen to hear from aja424 who posted some time ago. It doesn't appear they have been active on the site for some time though.

Best Wishes,

Michael

Originally Posted by mdonald1987

Many Happy Returns :-)

Re the above, in terms of a visa application, it appears we will only have 380-ish points for Express Entry. With this in mind, we will probably require a job offer and nomination. I've read that job offers from outside the country are rare but with my Wife being a Nurse and these roles being in-demand in BC, we should be ok (fingers crossed). In what order should we be doing things? To get a job offer, I assume my Wife will have to be registered with the BCCNM, so the above plan still stands. Would we apply for the Express Entry Visa at the outset and get entered in to the pool and then once the formalities of getting my Wife registered as a nurse in BC, we then apply for the PNP? I understand that consultants aren't necessarily needed to apply for a visa but with the complexity of having to apply through the PNP route, would people advise paying a consultant?

Thanks in advance,

Michael

Originally Posted by christmasoompa

So this is the PNP route for nurses to look at

Definitely no consultant needed, it's not really any more complex with having to go through the PNP. Have you checked your FSW points to see if you'd be eligible to enter the EE pool? As that has to be the first step anyway, then you try and get a job offer and nomination.

BTW, I've moved your posts to your own thread, it's just easier to keep it all in one place and not confuse the main nursing thread with specific visa questions. :-)

Originally Posted by christmasoompa

So this is the PNP route for nurses to look at - https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-t...e-Professional

Originally Posted by Emcjohn1076

Hello Michael,

I am an RMN who qualified in 2016 and I am looking into moving over to BC! I have been absolutely scouring the internet to try and gain more information on this exhausting process and came across your thread. Unknowingly to you this has been very helpful so thank you.

I have just received my report back from the NNAS and it has come back as 'Comparable'. I have now submitted an application for registration to the BCCNM so I am awaiting the likely news that I will have to complete the NCAS .

I haven't event contemplated the VISA process as of yet but I am leaning towards the PNP

How are things going for you and your wife? Are you any further along in the process? I am shamelessly trying to see if you have any more information on how to prepare for the NCAS haha

Hope this message finds you both well.

Emily