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Presentation Agenda BC Graduate Online Application Application Instructions Application Fees Provisional Registration Application Process Provisional Registration Policies National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Application Process Important Exam Information Exam Resources What If? Application Process Overview Copyright 2015 2

BC Graduate Online Application Application Instructions https://crnbc.ca/registration/rnapplication/bcen/pages/default.aspx Create an Online Account if you have never held any form of registration with CRNBC OR if you had registration (eg. ESN) but never logged in to your account online. Sign in to your Online Account if you have had registration with CRNBC AND have created an online account. Use Forgot Password link if you have forgotten your password. IMPORTANT NOTE: It is very important that you choose the correct option above. Creating duplicate accounts will cause a delay in your application processing time, and may result in your application being cancelled Copyright 2015 3

BC Graduate Online Application Have the Following Information Ready When you Apply: Scanned copy of NOTARIZED ID document (e.g., passport, birth certificate, citizenship document, Driver s License) Scanned copy of NOTARIZED name change document (e.g., marriage certificate, legal change of name document) if applicable Scanned copy of NOTARIZED Statutory Declaration (Form 11). NOTE: If you have already submitted these documents as part of your ESN registration, you do not need to resubmit them. Copyright 2015 4

BC Graduate Online Application CRNBC BC Grad Application Fees 2015 Application Fee $ 150.00 CRC Fee $ 28.00 Notes about fees: 1. Registration fees are tax deductible 2. CRC Fee is only charged if applicant has not had a CRC done through CRNBC in past five years Copyright 2015 5

Provisional Registration (PR) PR Application Process When completing BC Grad application Choose FULL or HALF year registration Choose YES to Provisional Registration CRNBC receives Verification of Nursing Program Completion from the school of nursing Applicant receives email requesting payment, based on information from BC Grad Application Full year fee (effective before Sept 1) $450.18 Half year registration (effective Sept 1) See CRNBC website Once payment received, confirmation emailed and status can be verified online PR converted to practising registration upon passing NCLEX Registration must be renewed by February 28/29 annually Do not forget to renew!!! More Information: www.crnbc.ca/registration/provisional Copyright 2015 6

Provisional Registration (PR) PR Policies PR only required for those who work in B.C. Once issued, PR fee is non-refundable PR Conditions Must pass National Nursing Exam (NCLEX) PR expires after two exam fails PR expires if all conditions not met within one year Copyright 2015 7

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Application Process Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Register at: www.pearsonvue.com/nclex and pay the examination fee ($360) not earlier than 1 month prior to expected program completion date Receive the Authorization to Test (ATT) from Pearson Vue after CRNBC receives Verification of Program Completion and confirms that BC Grad application is complete Choose writing center location and schedule date within the 90-day validity period stated on ATT. Write exam Exam Results emailed by CRNBC within 1 to 2 weeks of exam date PASS Includes result and information about next steps in registration process FAIL Includes result only. Follow-up email within 2 weeks of initial result email that includes a performance report and information about provisional registration and eligibility to retake the exam. Copyright 2015 8

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Important Exam Information 6 hours maximum (including breaks) 2 optional scheduled breaks (after 2 hours, 3.5 hours) Minimum 75 questions, maximum 265 15 pre-test items (not scored) Multiple Choice and Alternate Format questions Name MUST match identification documents Permanent Locations Vancouver, Surrey Temporary Locations: Nanaimo June 1 to 19, 2015 Victoria June 18 to July 11, 2015 Kamloops June 24 to July 15, 2015 PG June 1 to 15, 2015 Copyright 2015 9

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Exam Resources https://www.ncsbn.org/nclex.htm Candidate Bulletin and Information NCLEX Candidate Rules NCLEX Detailed Test Plan Computerized Adaptive Testing FAQs (Canadian Educators & Students) And so much more!! Copyright 2015 10

B.C. Graduate Application Information What if? I want to request special accommodations? Contact Christy before registering with Pearson Vue I want to write in another province (or country)? Choose your location when you register for exam date/time. Additional fees apply for locations outside Canada/USA I want to register in another province? See next slide I don t want to write the exam right away? Do not register with Pearson Vue until you plan to write the exam within 90 days I fail the NCLEX? 1 st Fail Must notify employer. Eligible to write again after 45 days 2 nd Fail PR Expires. Registration Committee may assign conditions to meet prior to 3 rd attempt 3 rd + Fail Must make request to Board Review for fourth or greater writing I have a criminal record that has not been reviewed by CRNBC? Contact Registration Advisor Monitoring. There may be a delay in exam eligibility and/or registration Copyright 2015 11

Out of Province Registration For Graduates Wanting Registration in Another Province It is recommended (not required) that all B.C. Graduates apply for registration (practicing or non-practicing) in B.C. When you apply with Pearson Vue, you must indicate ONE province with whom you intend to register. If you DO NOT choose B.C., it is up to the other jurisdiction to grant your eligibility for the NCLEX. Depending on their requirements (school transcripts, etc.) there may be a delay in granting your eligibility for the exam. As a B.C. Grad, if you do not register with BC (P or NP), you may experience difficulties when trying to register in other provinces or countries as CRNBC will be unable to provide any verification. Please contact Christy Kivari (Kivari@crnbc.ca) for further information Copyright 2015 12

B.C. Graduate Application Process Overview STEP WHEN DETAILS BC Grad application Information Letter Apply for NCLEX 3 months before program completion 4 to 6 weeks after submitting BC Grad app After receiving assessment letter, close to program completion (within 1 month) www.crnbc.ca CRNBC receives verification of program completion from the school Schedule NCLEX Provisional Registration Upon receipt of Authorization to Test email If answered yes in application, processed within 7 to 10 days Sent by email from CRNBC www.pearsonvue.com/nclex Sent by Pearson Vue once declared eligible by CRNBC Eligibility email sent by CRNBC with link to pay registration fee Receive Exam Results Within 2 weeks of test date Sent by email from CRNBC Copyright 2015 13