Nurse practitioner edition

JANUARY 2026

Unshakeable confidence in nursing and midwifery care

A message to nurses and midwives across British Columbia

Natasha Prodan-Bhalla joins BCCNM as Registrar and CEO and shares her priorities for the next 90 days.

Engagement opportunities

Survey: Delegation to unregulated care providers

BCCNM is seeking feedback on drafted revisions to the Delegation to Unregulated Care Providers practice standard. Proposed revisions to this practice standard are intended to clarify expectations when nurses delegate to unregulated care providers such as health care assistants. The survey closes on Jan. 20.

Take the survey

Engagement and insights

BCCNM has an engagement and insights section on our website where we highlight opportunities and share our findings. Keep an eye out for ways to get involved.

Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) update and webinar

Beginning April 1, 2026, the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) will replace the Health Professions Act (HPA) for nurses and midwives. Please be assured that your core standards of practice will remain unchanged, and your daily professional responsibilities will continue as usual. Read more about what's changing.

Registrant webinar: Health Professions and Occupations Act

Join BCCNM for an overview of new bylaws and other changes coming April 1, 2026, hosted by BCCNM's Chief Legal Officer and the Communications team.

REGISTER

New policy: Access to prescribed alternatives (PA) in B.C.

The Ministry of Health has released a new policy, Access to Prescribed Alternatives in British Columbia: Policy Direction to operationalize the requirement that the consumption of all PA medication doses must be witnessed by a health professional.

New year; new look

Our Documentation and Privacy and Confidentiality learning modules have a new look—and now include a certificate of completion! As renewal season approaches, take this opportunity to refresh your knowledge. Reminder: Completing these modules counts toward your professional development and self-assessment activities, helping you meet annual QA requirements.

Explore the refreshed interactive modules:

Office closed

BCCNM's office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

For more information:
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