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BCCNM Educator Update | September 2026
 
 
 

SEPTEMBER 2026

Education Program Review update

OUTCOME STANDARDS FEEDBACK SURVEYS COMING SOON

In the coming months, nursing programs will receive survey questions from Education Program Review (EPR) to support the collection of annual Outcome Standard feedback from graduates, educators, and preceptors as part of the program review evidence that programs submit towards the Education Standards and Indicators, specifically towards the Outcome Standard (formerly Graduate Standard in the legacy process).

The feedback gathered will assist programs in annually evaluating the extent to which they are preparing students to achieve the Entry-Level Competencies and meet the BCCNM Standards of Practice. Survey findings will contribute to ongoing program evaluation and continuous quality improvement efforts which are reported during the program review process.

We appreciate your continued commitment to nursing education. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

EDUCATOR GROUPS: LAUNCHING SOON

The EPR team at BCCNM is pleased to launch Educator Groups for entry-level nursing and midwifery education programs beginning in fall 2026. These virtual sessions will bring together representatives from recognized education programs and the BCCNM EPR team to discuss education program review and regulatory matters, share information, and strengthen communication and collaboration. Additional information including an invitation to nominate program representatives, will be sent to program leaders by email.

 

Supporting your HPOA journey: New and updated resources

To help you with your Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) learning and transition journey, we have created and updated few key learning resources.

Learn more   

Highlights include:

NP: Prescribing Drugs practice standard

BCCNM is currently in the process of reviewing and updating the NP: Prescribing Drugs practice standard. The proposed revisions are intended to improve clarity, modernize education requirements, reduce duplication, and better align with current practice, legislation, and key system partner feedback. If you would like to participate in the review process, please email Vanesa at vanesa.beka@bccnm.ca or keep an eye out on the BCCNM newsletter for updates regarding this project.

 

Boundaries in the Nurse-Client Relationship and Conflict of Interest

Revisions to standards on the topics of boundaries in the nurse-client relationship and conflict of interest are underway. Public and licensee surveys were completed during summer 2026; result of these surveys are available on the engagement & insights page. The draft standard was posted on the bylaws page last week for a final round of consultation.

 

Cultural Safety and Humility pocket guide

We’ve developed a pocket guide that highlights key elements of the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-racism Practice Standard Companion Guide. To request printed copies, contact standards@bccnm.ca.

Updating key contacts

The BCCNM Education Program Review (EPR) team maintains a list of key contacts for each approved education program. This list is used to communicate regulatory changes impacting educators and provide updates on the EPR process. If you need to update the contacts for your education program, please email epr@bccnm.ca.

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