‘Trump’s loss is B.C.’s gain’: Province has registered more than 100 U.S. nurses since April
- British Columbia shortened the registration time for American nurses from months to days starting in early April 2025 to attract U.S. Health workers.
- The province implemented this fast-track process due to political uncertainty and challenges in the U.S., creating an opportunity to strengthen B.C.'s health system.
- By mid-May 2025, 177 American nurses had applied and 113 received registration, aided by direct access to U.S. Professional data for credential verification.
- Premier David Eby emphasized that new recruits will be appreciated and embraced, highlighting their role in fostering strong, healthy communities in British Columbia, which he described as an exceptional place to live.
- B.C. Plans a June marketing campaign targeting nurses and doctors in Washington, Oregon, and California to capitalize on this momentum and address local shortages.
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More Than 100 US Nurses Recruited to Work in BC Since April: Eby
B.C. Premier David Eby says the province’s efforts to recruit nurses from the United States have led to more than 100 individuals being approved to practice in the province since April. The province has been working with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) to cut down the time it takes for U.S. nurses to be accredited in the province, Eby said during a May 12 news conference. “In early April, we made significant changes to how American…

Eby makes pitch to American nurses, saying Trump's loss is B.C.'s gain
Uncertainty in the United States under the administration of President Donald Trump means opportunities for British Columbia as it seeks to recruit much-needed nurses, Premier David Eby said.
‘Trump’s loss is B.C.’s gain’: Province has registered more than 100 U.S. nurses since April
The B.C. government says political turmoil south of the border is helping lure health-care workers from the U.S. to Canada, adding much-needed numbers to the struggling medical system.
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