From Natasha Prodan-Bhalla, Registrar & CEO
To all nurses and midwives in British Columbia:
I am honored to join BCCNM as Registrar & CEO. As a leader and a practising NP, I recognize the significant responsibilities and challenges you face in today's complex health-care environment.
I am committed to fostering a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, open dialogue is encouraged, and meaningful change is possible. My goal is to create an environment that supports innovation and transformation within the health-care system, always prioritizing respect and collaboration.
Key priorities in the coming months
Over the next 90 days, my priority will be to listen, learn, and stay grounded in the work of the regulator:
- Preparing for the
Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), new overarching legislation coming April 1.
- Advancing internal improvements to streamline and clarify our processes and systems.
- Continuing our commitment to Indigenous-specific anti-racism and broader diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
To you—the over 75,000 LPNs, NPs, RNs, RPNs, and midwives we regulate—I commit to creating an environment that encourages system thinking and transformation, where we ask, “What if?" rather than defaulting to “This can't be done." I believe that together we can achieve great things.
I look forward to engaging with partners across the province to identify opportunities for meaningful change. Your expertise and dedication are vital to the wellbeing of British Columbians. Please feel free to share your thoughts at
ceo@bccnm.ca.