October 2020

October 2020

Registration fees for 2021-22

In 2021-22, the registration fee for practising LPNs will increase. The fee includes a one-time cost to pay for an extra month of registration to move the renewal period to February/March for 2022.

Reminder: LPN renewal will take place in January and February 2021

Practice resources

Medication & scope

We've developed a series of new resources to support nurses to understand and apply the new medication practice standard as well as recent changes to scope.

Immunizations

Questions about immunizations? Looking for guidance on administering or receiving the flu shot? BCCNM updated its immunization resources and FAQs.

Nursing education program update

The BCCNM board withdrew recognition of Canadian Health Care Academy practical nursing education programs effective Oct. 16, 2020.

For more information:

bccnm.ca

British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
900 - 200 Granville St.
Vancouver, B.C.

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