Registered nurse edition

MAY 2025

Unshakeable confidence in nursing and midwifery care

BCCNM is pleased to release its 2024 Annual Report.

Celebrating National Nursing Week 2025

May 12-18 is National Nursing Week. This year’s theme is The Power of Nurses to Transform Health. We take this moment to acknowledge and thank the nursing community for your invaluable contributions.

New video explains upcoming changes to scope documents

In June 2025, BCCNM will convert the Scope of Practice documents for LPNs, RNs, and RPNs into practice standards and learning resources. We’ve published a video explaining why. It also includes helpful tips for navigating the website and where to find the standards. Watch the video.

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EMR printer-friendly sheets now available for prescribing

Prescribers of controlled drugs and substances now have the option of ordering electronic medical record (EMR) printer-friendly sheets, in addition to hardcopy prescription pads.

Survey insights

BCCNM recently conducted surveys on several topics. We thank everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and expertise. We are pleased to share what we learned.

Practice standard revisions

In March and April 2025, we surveyed nurses about revisions to three practice standards: Documentation, Privacy & Confidentiality, and Consent.

Delegation of activities

In March 2025, we surveyed nurses and other key partners about their experiences assigning and delegating to unregulated care providers.

Recognizing, reflecting, and taking action

Red Dress Day was May 5, and honours the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People. Bear Witness Day was May 10, and urges full and proper implementation of Jordan's Principle. The Moose Hide Campaign on May 15 seeks to end gender-based violence. BCCNM joins in commemorating these important days and is committed to continuing our work to make the health-care system culturally safe for Indigenous Peoples.

Working together — experienced nurses and employed students

Experienced nurses supervise employed students to consolidate their learning and ensure safe, competent, and ethical care. The Employed Student Registrants practice standard applies to both the student and the nurse who supervises their practice.

Office closed

BCCNM's office will be closed on Monday, May 19. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20.

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