Conflict of interest

July 2026​​

• ​​​Go to nurse survey results
• ​​​Go to midwife survey results

From June 3 to June 24 2026, BCCNM invited LPNs, RNs, RPNs, NPs, and other regulators to share their insights on proposed updates to the Nurses: Conflict of Interest ethics standard. This survey had a total of 209 respondents.

W​​​hat we heard

• Most respondents agreed that the proposed revised ethics standard is relevant and realistic to nursing practice and supports safe and ethical care.

• Most respondents are aware of BCCNM's current learning resources for nurses on conflict of interest on BCCNM's website.

• Most respondents work in clinical-urban, clinical-rural, and non-clinical settings.

• Some respondents highlighted unique considerations for nurses working in rural, remote, small-knit and Indigenous communities as well as comments on giving and receiving gifts, industry, self-employment considerations, and disclosure.

What happ​ens next

Survey feedback will guide revisions to the Nurses: Conflict of Interest ethics standard and related learning resources for nurses.​

​​What we heard

From June 3 to June 24 2026, BCCNM invited midwives to share their insights on proposed updates to the Midwives: Conflict of Interest ethics standard. This survey had a total of 25 respondents.

• Most respondents agreed that the proposed revised ethics standard is clear and easy to understand, supports safe and ethical care, and is relevant and realistic to midwifery practice.

• Respondents expressed interest in learning supports to help midwives apply the standard in their practice and prefer the modalities of frequently asked questions, case studies, and learning modules.

• Most respondents work in urban and rural settings.

• Some respondents highlighted unique considerations for midwives working in rural, remote, small-knit and Indigenous communities as well as comments on personal relationships, disclosure, and gifts.

What happens ​​next

Survey feedback will guide revisions to the Midwives: Conflict of Interest ethics standard and related learning resources for midwives.​