British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
900 200 Granville St. V6C 1S4 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Feb. 23, 2021, issued a public health order expanding the number of health professions who are able to administer a COVID-19 vaccine. Midwives, retired nurses, and nursing and midwifery students are among the regulated and unregulated health professionals listed in the order. The order sets out specific requirements, including that the immunization program must be approved by the medical health officer for that geographic area. It... sets out both the mandatory training that is required, as well as specific limits for the different health professions. Note that the order does not include current practising health professionals whose scope includes providing immunization services for the general population, such as practicing nurses (LPNs, NPs, RNs and RPNs). Learn more: http://bit.ly/3e3OcdM

NURSES | REMINDER There are only a few hours left. Registration renewal ends today at 4:30 p.m. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3qerItC

CALL FOR RPNS We're looking for looking for RPN volunteers to participate in the ongoing development of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada Examination (RPNCE). Apply by Feb. 28. ... Learn more: http://bit.ly/2ZO2hnr

NURSES RENEWAL DEADLINE REMINDER Registration renewal for all nurses ends Friday, Feb. 26 at 4:30 p.m. Learn more: bit.ly/36mneJI

MIDWIFERY NEWS The latest issue is out! This issue includes info about BC's COVID-19 immunization plan. Read more: http://bit.ly/3swbptO

SERVICE INTERRUPTION WEBSITE MAINTENANCE NOV. 5 We'll be conducting scheduled maintenance on the BCCNM website this evening from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. During this time, our website will be unavailable.

NURSING NEWS IS OUT! Take a look at this month's issue for B.C. nurses. In this issue: ... new medication practice standard 13-month registration year for 2021-22 new prescribing standard for RNs & RPNs and more! Read more: http://bit.ly/2xi7HJm

THANKSGIVING DAY OFFICE CLOSED Our office is closed Monday, Oct. 12 for Thanksgiving. We'll open again on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

MIDWIFERY NEWS IS OUT! Take a look at this month's issue for B.C.'s registered midwives. In this issue: ... reporting suspected MIS-C supports for rural healthcare workers completing cultural competency training Read more: https://bit.ly/3n00B4E

PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICER ORDER OPIOID AGONIST TREATMENT The PHO order will allow nurses to play larger role in addressing overdose crisis. BCCNM appreciates the order today from the Provincial Health Officer to put in place standards, limits and conditions to allow registered nurses (RNs) and registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) to prescribe opioid agonist treatment (OAT), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), as part of its strategy addressing the province's overdose... crisis. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3c4xHuZ

SEEKING REVIEWERS FOR THE NEW PN EXAM The college is looking for nurses who work with new LPNs. This volunteer opportunity offers a chance to participate on a panel to review the new PN exam questions to ensure they reflect entry-level practice of LPNs in Canada. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2QkxWrV

Our office is closed today for Labour Day. We'll be open (virtually) again tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. Have a safe and happy Happy Labour Day!

A NEW ERA IN REGULATION We are pleased to announce that the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) officially launches today, Sept. 1, 2020. The establishment of BCCNM marks an exciting new era in professional regulation: we are Canada's first nurse and midwife regulator, as well as western Canada's largest health professional regulator. Our new college is excited to build on the strong foundations of collaboration and partnership established by the former colleges: The Co...llege of Midwives of BC and the BC College of Nursing Professionals. We look forward to continuing to work with other regulators, health system partners and the public to build and deploy best practices in regulation. The creation of BCCNM is in line with the Ministry of Health's ongoing efforts to streamline and modernize health profession regulation in B.C. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the BC Government on this exciting work. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3behuD8