British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals
900 - 200 Granville St. V6C 1S4 Vancouver, BC, Canada

AUG. 31 OFFICE CLOSED AT 1 P.M. Both BCCNP and the College of Midwives of BC will be closed today at 1 p.m. as we prepare to amalgamate tomorrow into the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Learn more about the amalgamation: https://www.bccnp.ca/bccnp/bccnm/Pages/Default.aspx

PRACTICAL NURSE EXAM CALL FOR ITEM REVIEWERS We are seeking your help as we develop a new practical nursing (PN) regulatory exam. Specifically, we need the assistance of nurses who work with new LPNs to review items prepared for the exam. This volunteer opportunity gives you a chance to participate on a panel that will review the new PN exam questions to ensure they reflect entry-level practice of LPNs in Canada.... Learn more: https://bit.ly/2QkxWrV

AUG. 31 OFFICE CLOSED AT 1 P.M. Both BCCNP and the College of Midwives of BC will be closed today at 1 p.m. as we prepare to amalgamate tomorrow into the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Learn more about the amalgamation: https://www.bccnp.ca/bccnp/bccnm/Pages/Default.aspx

GOVERNMENT'S PLAN FOR REFORMING REGULATORY REFORM The Ministry of Health shared updates to the multi-party steering committee's plans to modernize the framework for health profession regulation. The initial proposal was shared for public consultation in November 2019. The updated framework reflects feedback that the committee has since received from regulators, including BCCNP and the College of Midwives of BC (CMBC), health professionals, associations, educators, health auth...orities, Indigenous partners, unions, and the public. We welcome the recommendations made in the updated report. We are encouraged that Minister Dix and the steering committee have continued to advance this work despite the ongoing demands of the pandemic, as it highlights the role of the regulator as an agile partner in healthcare one that enables and supports health professionals to deliver safe and ethical care. Read more: https://bit.ly/34UZbSr

BCCNM BOARD APPOINTS CYNTHIA JOHANSEN AS REGISTRAR & CEO We are pleased to announce that the board of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) has appointed Cynthia Johansen to serve as its first Registrar & CEO. Cynthia currently serves as the Registrar & CEO of the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).... Cynthia has assumed decision-making responsibilities on behalf of BCCNM and will continue to consult with Louise Aerts in her capacity as Registrar & Executive Director of College of Midwives of BC, as we work towards BCCNM go-live on Sept. 1, 2020. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Fxf1HY

PRACTICAL NURSE EXAM CALL FOR ITEM REVIEWERS We are seeking your help as we develop a new practical nursing (PN) regulatory exam. Specifically, we need the assistance of nurses who work with new LPNs to review items prepared for the exam. This volunteer opportunity gives you a chance to participate on a panel that will review the new PN exam questions to ensure they reflect entry-level practice of LPNs in Canada.... Learn more: https://bit.ly/2QkxWrV

We are conducting scheduled maintenance on our online services Aug. 5 Aug. 12. During this time the following services will be unavailable: all registration services... receipts payments My Professional Plan prescription pad orders Our website along with nurse verification will continue to be available during this period. We apologize for this interruption while we conduct this maintenance work. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Pj5dTv

BCCNM BOARD APPOINTS CYNTHIA JOHANSEN AS REGISTRAR & CEO We are pleased to announce that the board of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) has appointed Cynthia Johansen to serve as its first Registrar & CEO. Cynthia currently serves as the Registrar & CEO of the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).... Cynthia has assumed decision-making responsibilities on behalf of BCCNM and will continue to consult with Louise Aerts in her capacity as Registrar & Executive Director of College of Midwives of BC, as we work towards BCCNM go-live on Sept. 1, 2020. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Fxf1HY

BCCNP CLOSED ON BC DAY Our office is closed Monday, Aug. 3 for BC Day. Have a safe and happy long weekend, and thanks to those who must work through the holiday weekend. We'll be back open (virtually) on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 8:30 a.m.

NURSING NEWS IS OUT! In this issue: introducing the first BCCNM board participating in the anti-racism investigation... new harmonized practice standards and more! Read the current issue: http://bit.ly/2xi7HJm

We are conducting scheduled maintenance on our online services Aug. 5 Aug. 12. During this time the following services will be unavailable: all registration services... receipts payments My Professional Plan prescription pad orders Our website along with nurse verification will continue to be available during this period. We apologize for this interruption while we conduct this maintenance work. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Pj5dTv

NURSING NEWS IS OUT! In this issue: introducing the first BCCNM board participating in the anti-racism investigation... new harmonized practice standards and more! Read the current issue: http://bit.ly/2xi7HJm

BCCNP 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Our 2019 annual report has been released. Take a look back at what the college accomplished in 2019. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2VgMrSd

NPs LEAVING OR CHANGING PRACTICE If you're thinking about changing your NP practice, take a look at our FAQs. You'll find info about: transferring a patient's care to another provider... working for a physician in a private clinic what to consider when leaving your NP practice Learn more: https://bit.ly/3iZeMVC

JULY 1 CANADA DAY Our office is closed Wednesday, July 1 for Canada. We'll be open again virtually on Thursday, July 2 at 8:30 a.m. Have a safe and happy Canada Day!

WEBSITE MAINTENANCE TONIGHT Our website will be unavailable from 6 p.m. 7 p.m. while we conduct some scheduled maintenance on the system.

NURSING NEWS NEWSLETTER Nursing News is out! In this issue: - Resuming in-person community care... - Harmonized Consent practice standard - And more! Read the May issue: http://bit.ly/2xi7HJm

IN-PERSON COMMUNITY CARE Guidance has been developed collaboratively by the BC Health Regulators with expertise and direction provided by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and WorkSafeBC. It is intended for all registrants in community practice and is applicable for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a look at these guiding principles and assumptions for providing in-person community care during COVID-19. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2WPMfIV

OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 18 Our office is closed Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day. Wishing everyone a safe and happy weekend. A big shout out to those nurses and other health care providers who are providing care this long weekend.

COVID-19 TESTING B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer issued at statement about COVID-19 testing. There's important information for nurses. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2VZOKqg