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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.

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Table of contents

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

Standards, limits and conditions

Part 6: Delegation

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

Email practice@bccnm.ca
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