Published: May 12, 2025 | Victoria
A new streamlined registration process is helping bring more U.S.-trained nurses to British Columbia, reducing approval times from months to just days and strengthening the province’s health-care system.
Previously, nurses from the United States faced up to four months of wait time to get certified in B.C. Thanks to the new system, that process now takes only a few days.
“American health-care professionals are increasingly drawn to B.C. as a place that supports science, protects reproductive rights and takes care of people regardless of income,” said Premier David Eby. “Fast-tracked credential recognition is already bringing more U.S. nurses into our system to deliver better care, faster.”
Since the system launched, U.S. nurse applications have surged by 127%. The BC College of Nurses and Midwives now allows direct applications without third-party assessments, using a shared database to verify qualifications, exam results, and registration history.
“With the uncertainty and chaos happening south of our border, we have an opportunity to attract skilled health-care workers to B.C.,” said Health Minister Josie Osborne. “We’re already seeing results through increased applications and a stronger health workforce.”
Nearly 1,200 U.S. health-care professionals have expressed interest in working in B.C. since the March 2025 campaign launch. This includes 573 physicians, 413 nurses, 133 nurse practitioners, and 39 allied health professionals.
To continue the momentum, a U.S. marketing campaign will launch in June targeting areas with high interest in relocation, such as Washington, Oregon, and parts of California.
Health Match BC is offering free, tailored guidance to support American health-care workers through the recruitment and relocation process. Efforts are focused on high-demand areas like emergency care, oncology, and rural communities.
An example of this team-based model in action is the newly opened Victoria Primary Care Network Allied Health Centre, which officially launched on April 24, 2025. The centre provides collaborative care with doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social workers, and Indigenous wellness providers.
“This upgraded centre is the result of multiple stakeholders working together to meet local health-care needs,” said Osborne. “It’s part of our ongoing work to make team-based care available and accessible to all British Columbians.”
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