🎄🏫📚3G #10 What’s the passing score or CELBAN standard?

Updated 2024 (This post went from #19 in 2022 to #12 in 2023.)

Hi Kim,

Just wanna know what’s the passing score or celban standard in BC. Tnx

A.

Navigating the CELBAN Score Maze: A Guide for IEHPs

Dear A,

Your question echoes the queries of many Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who stand at the crossroads of aspirations and reality: understanding the CELBAN score maze. It’s a question that resonates deeply, reflecting the dreams of many who yearn to contribute their skills to the Canadian healthcare system.

Understanding the CELBAN Score Dynamics:

Let’s embark on a journey through the landscape of CELBAN scores.

Picture this: The scores are like keys, each unlocking a door in your path to becoming a nurse in Canada. The CELBAN Centre and NNAS are your reliable guides in this journey, offering the most current and accurate information.

Step One: The CELBAN Centre – Your First Stop

Imagine the CELBAN Centre (www.celbancentre.ca) as your first beacon of light. Administered by Touchstone, this is where your quest begins. Here, you’ll find the most up-to-date test information, a crucial compass for your journey.

Step Two: NNAS – The Gateway to Specific Requirements

The National Nursing Assessment Service (www.nnas.ca) answers the pivotal question: “What is the passing score for nurses on the CELBAN?” Dive into their resources to understand the expectations and requirements specific to your nursing journey.

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The 2020 Score Snapshot: A Reflective Glimpse

In 2020, the CELBAN thresholds were as follows:

  • Listening: 10.0
  • Reading: 8.0
  • Speaking: 8.0
  • Writing: 7.0

However, remember, these scores are like shifting sands, changing with the needs and circumstances of the times.

Adapting to Current Needs: The Pandemic’s Impact

In 2022, a critical change occurred. The listening score requirement decreased to 9, a response to the acute nurse shortage during the pandemic. Yet, caution is advised – this change might be a temporary response to an extraordinary situation.

Why High Standards? A Dual Rationale:

  1. University-Level Preparedness: Achieving the required CELBAN score is akin to proving your readiness for further academic challenges. The standards are set high to ensure your success in potential university-level courses.
  2. Patient Safety – A Non-Negotiable Priority: In the demanding world of nursing, where every word and gesture can impact a life, your ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, listening, and speaking is paramount. Patient safety, the heart of nursing, depends on this clarity.

The Path to CELBAN Mastery: Time, Dedication, and Realism

Embarking on your CELBAN preparation is not a sprint but a marathon. It demands dedication, time, and realistic expectations. Beware of shortcuts and promises of rapid preparation. Developing the necessary skills, competencies, and applied knowledge is a journey of growth and learning.

Avoid anyone who tells you that you can prepare for the CELBAN in a matter of days or weeks. It takes time to develop the skills, competencies, and applied knowledge to get the required scores on the CELBAN.

Your CELBAN Journey

Dear A, as you navigate this path, remember that your journey to mastering CELBAN is more than learning a language; it’s about preparing yourself to be a guardian of health, a communicator of care. Take your preparation seriously, stay informed, and above all, believe in your ability to reach this goal.

Sincerely, Kim

Stay Empowered and Informed: Regularly visit the CELBAN Centre and NNAS websites for the latest updates. In a world where change is the only constant, staying informed is your greatest strength. Your dream of nursing in Canada is a noble one, and every step you take in preparation brings you closer to realizing it.

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2 responses to “🎄🏫📚3G #10 What’s the passing score or CELBAN standard?”

  1. Ritu Avatar
    Ritu

    Hi Kim, I am internationally educated nurse. I applied for assessment for LPN which will be done by next year. I have registered for CELBAN exam which will be in August this year. Could you please guide me how can I prepare for exam and what resources are available to study for exam. Thank you

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      Kim

      Dear Ritu,
      Thank you for your message! Good luck on your application! August is a great goal: lots of time to study.

      Whether you are looking for CELBAN Information, CELBAN Material or CELBAN Courses, check out http://www.HowToPrepareForTheCELBAN.ca. There you can sign-up for a FREE tour of the app-based virtual campus known as CELBANPrep University.

      You can also check out these websites that will help:

      1. http://www.celban.info.
      2. http://www.celbanprep.info.

      Please write back when you have done your research, and let me know what you are thinking!

      I hope that helps!

      Kim

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