Registered psychiatric nurse edition

OCTOBER 2024

Unshakeable confidence in nursing and midwifery care

BCCNM's Redressing Harm plan 2024 update

BCCNM is pleased to provide an update on our work to eradicate Indigneous-specific racism in the B.C. health-care system.

Standards updates

New practice standard

The BCCNM board has approved a new practice standard for RNs and RPNs. The standard outlines the accountabilities and expectations for providing safe nursing care when performing any activities related to screening and diagnostic tests & imaging. Effective Nov. 25, 2024.

RN Scope of Practice updated

The BCCNM board rescinded the Standards for Delegating to Registered Nurses and the delegation agreement between BCCNM and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC regarding Activities Approved for Delegation to Registered Nurses. Effective immediately.

Participate in a virtual focus group

We would like to hear from nurses (including certified practice and nurse educators) about upcoming changes to the RPN scope of practice document. Learn more about these focus groups and indicate your interest in participating by completing the short form below.

Learning resources

Final modules of Indigenous cultural safety, cultural humility, and anti-racism e-learning series now available

These modules will further support you to learn, understand, and apply the principles of the practice standard in your everyday practice. Once completed, you can include them in your professional development and self-assessment work to meet annual QA requirements.

Immunization learning resources

Do you have questions about immunizations? Looking for guidance on administering the flu shot? Check out our immunization resources and FAQs.

Are you interested in serving on a BCCNM committee?

BCCNM is currently accepting applications for our regulatory committees, for terms beginning March 1, 2025. Committees typically comprise both members of the public and registrants, who each serve one, two, or three year terms.

As we seek to diversify our committees, we especially welcome applicants who: identify as Indigenous, as racialized minorities in Canada; are from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; have lived experience accommodating, supporting, or navigating diverse abilities; are from under-represented socio-economic backgrounds; or who are internationally educated. Express your interest by Nov. 1, 2024 to be considered in the current recruitment cycle.