Scope of Practice

For registered psychiatric nurses

LPN, RN, and RPN Scope of Practice project

In June 2025, BCCNM will convert the Scope of Practice documents for LPNs, RNs, and RPNs into practice standards and learning resources. Learn more about the upcoming changes, as well as tips and resources for navigating the standards.

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

Download the Scope of Practice for RPNs
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Part 2: The basis for scope of practice

Part 3: Autonomous Scope of Practice and Client-Specific Orders

Part 4: Activities that are not restricted

Part 5: Restricted activities

Part 6: Certified Practice

Part 7: Medical assistance in dying

Standards, limits and conditions

Part 8: Delegation

Resources

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Scope of Practice

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