Certified Nursing
The resources in this section help certified registered nurses and certified registered psychiatric nurses understand certified practice, access current Decision Support Tools, review revisions and stay informed.
What is certification?
Registered nurses (RNs) and registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) who are certified by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) are allowed to perform certain restricted activities within their autonomous scope of practice. There are five certified practice areas including RN First Call, Remote Nursing, Reproductive Health (Contraceptive Management), Reproductive Health (Sexually Transmitted Infections), and Opioid-Use Disorder.
Decision Support Tools (DSTs) set out the activities that are included in the certified practice guidelines provided by BCCNM.
Role of NNPBC
NNPBC is responsible for maintaining the DSTs for three certified practice areas: RN First Call, Remote Nursing and Reproductive Health (Contraceptive Management). We also maintain the competencies for all certified practice areas. DSTs are regularly reviewed and monitored based on best practices. The information provided is considered current. Certified nurses are responsible for following the most current DSTs.
Decision Support Tools and related resources
Browse current Certified Registered Nursing DSTs grouped by numeric series, with practice area and last revised information.
Updates and revision history
Find current feedback opportunities, review the full history of DST revisions, or submit a change request based on your reality on the ground.
Competencies and stewardship plan
Learn more about NNPBC’s DST stewardship plan.
See a DST that needs attention?
Practicing from a DST and something does not match current evidence or your reality on the ground? Submit a change request to start the review process.
Questions?
We’re here to answer your questions. Inquires related to the maintenance of RN Certified Practice DSTs (RN First Call, Remote Nursing and Reproductive Health – Contraceptive Management) and Certified Nurse Competencies can be directed to rncertifiedpracticedst@nnpbc.com.
For inquiries related to BCCNM’s responsibilities, please contact BCCNM directly.
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