BCCNM Resources

Documents

• Bylaws of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives
  
• Legislation Relevant to Nurses’ Practice
  
  

Practice Standards

This series of short documents set out requirements related to specific aspects of nurses’ practice. Several practice standards relate to scope of practice (e.g., Medication.)

Learning Resources

Understanding the Scope of Registered Nurses’ Practice

Regulatory Practice Support

Information, education and consultation about Professional Standards are available from BCCNM​'s Regulatory Practice Suppo​rt staff. Email practice@bccnm.ca or telephone 604.742.6200 or 1.866.880.7101.

Other Resources

Provincial Legislation and Regulation

• Health Professions Act
  
• Nurses (Registered) and Nurse Practitioners Regulation
  
• List of proposed restricted activities—when finalized, will be added to the Health Professions General Regulation
  
• Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act | Drug Schedules Regulation

Federal Legislation and Regulation

• Federal drug schedules under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act​