The Professional Standards for Psychiatric Nursing describes, in broad terms, the expected level of performance of all registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs). These were developed for national use by the Registered Psychiatric Nurse Regulators of Canada and adopted by BCCNP in November 2019 (in effect date Jan. 3, 2020).
Professional Standards, along with the Code of Ethics, address the overarching professional requirements for all registered psychiatric nurses practicing in B.C. Under each standard there are a number of indicators that help determine how to meet the professional standard. The indicators are representative but not comprehensive for each standard.
Standard 1: Therapeutic Relationships Standard 2: Competent, Evidence-Informed Practice Standard 3: Professional Responsibility Standard 4: Leadership and Collaboration in Quality Psychiatric Nursing Practice Standard 5: Professional Ethical Practice
Standard 1: Therapeutic Relationships
Standard 2: Competent, Evidence-Informed Practice
Standard 3: Professional Responsibility
Standard 4: Leadership and Collaboration in Quality Psychiatric Nursing Practice
Standard 5: Professional Ethical Practice
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