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Licensed Practical Nurse Licence: Moving from Nunavut to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
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“You do not need to take the REx-PN if: You are currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse (or equivalent) in another Canadian province and want to practice in B.C.”
bccnm.ca/LPN/applications_registration/exam/Pages/Default.aspx
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nunavut | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut | BC College of Nurses and Midwives |
| Guide | Licensed practical nurse in Nunavut | Licensed practical nurse in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with BCCNM
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