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Scope of Practice

For registered psychiatric nurses

BCCNM sets standards, limits and conditions related to the scope of practice of registered psychiatric nurses under the Nurses (Registered Psychiatric) Regulation.

Table of conten​​ts​​

Part 1: The basis for scope of practice​

Part 2: Scope of practice standards

Part 3: Activities that are not restricted

​Part 4: Restricted activities for registered psychiatric nurses

Part 5: Medical assistance in dying

Part 6: Delegation

Resources​


 Need help or advice?

​​​For further information on the Standards of Practice or professional practice matters, contact us:

  • Email practice@bccnm.ca​
  • 604.742.6200 x8803 (Metro Vancouver)
  • Toll-free 1.866.880.7101 x8803 (within Canada only)

​​​​​How to apply for registration

St​andards

Each BCCNM designation has its own set of Standards of Practice.

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Contact

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