Inspire’s B.C. IEN Pathway is designed to assist nurses who are educated outside of Canada on their journey to gaining nursing registration in British Columbia.
About the assessments offered for B.C.’s IEN Pathway:
Inspire offers one integrated assessment (formerly known as “Triple-Track”) to assess your skills and knowledge for three nursing-related roles at the same time:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Health Care Assistant (HCA) *
*Standalone Health Care Aide (HCA) Assessment Notification (effective August 1, 2025)
Inspire offers a separate assessment for those wanting to practice in British Columbia as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN).
We recommend you start your IEN Pathway application process after you have gathered all the needed documents. This will help minimize delays and streamline the overall process for you.
As an Inspire applicant, you will have one year from the date you submit and pay for your Inspire application form to provide all required documents. We will close your incomplete application if you have not made a payment or not provided all required documents within that time.
Below are the steps you’ll need to complete on your registration journey if you want to practice in British Columbia.
The Steps to take to apply to practice as a nurse in British Columbia (B.C.)
Step 1. Review our website to ensure you are aware of the Inspire application and competency assessment process, including all fees, required documents, and eligibility.
Step 2. Collect the documents needed for your Inspire application process, and ensure they meet the requirements outlined on our website. Required documents include:
Step 3. Create your Inspire Global Assessments online user account, if you are applying through the IEN Pathway.
Step 4. Once logged into your online service account, you will need to submit your IEN Pathway Application form and upload your notarized IDs. Please be aware that starting on November 27th, an Inspire application fee will be charged to applicants at the time of application submission. This is a non-refundable fee of $600+GST. Inspire applications are valid for one year from the date you make your payment.
Step 5. Apply to the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), which is the regulator for nurses and midwives in BC.
Step 6. Review the IEN Pathway fees.
Let us help you with your journey!
Download our checklist below for easy reference, and see the FAQ section for frequently asked questions.