Registered nurse edition

OCTOBER 2026

Unshakeable confidence in nursing and midwifery care

Proposed new standard

BCCNM is proposing bylaw amendments to replace the following ethics standards Nurses: Boundaries in the Nurse-Client Relationship, Nurses: Conflict of Interest, and Midwives: Boundaries in the Midwife-Client Relationship, with a single ethics standard for nurses and midwives.

Comments on the proposed amendments must be received by Oct. 19, 2026.

Know before accessing client records

Nurses have an ethical responsibility to safeguard information obtained in the context of the nurse-client relationship. Learn more about the risks of inappropriately accessing client records.

New HPOA video series now available

BCCNM has new resources to help nurses learn more about the Health Professions and Occupations Act.

Learn more

Preventing transmission of communicable diseases

With flu season approaching, learn what standards apply, the competencies required, and where to access training and resources before giving an immunization.

Read more about immunization and preventing transmission of communicable diseases.

Office closed

BCCNM's office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

For more information:
bccnm.ca

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