The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is 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.
To be considered for participation, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be knowledgeable about the current LPN practice including LPN scope of practice and entry-level LPN practice
- Be employed as an RN, RPN or LPN for at least two years
- Be currently employed in clinical nursing practice and working directly with nurses who have entered nursing practice during the past 12 months OR be currently employed as a clinical instructor (8 hours minimum per week), preferably working with senior level practical nurse students
- Be registered with BCCNM in good standing
In addition, you will need to…
- have your employer's permission to be released from work duties and/or be available on your own time to participate in the review panel activities
- be able to commit to 1-2 hours of time for an orientation ahead of the meeting
- be able to attend a 2-day remote panel meeting in mid-April (April 13/14
or April 15/16)
- have access to a high-speed Internet connection to participate in the sessions
and you must not have…
- participated in developing a national, provincial or territorial nursing exam within the past two years.
How do I apply?
Email your name and up-to-date resume to PNexam@bccnm.ca by noon on February 5, 2021. Indicate in the email that you are applying to be an item reviewer.
How and when will I know if I am selected?
If you are selected to participate in the item review panel, we will contact you with next steps by mid-March 2021.
Questions?
Email PNexam@bccnm.ca. For more information on the new exam, visit our resource centre.