NPs are authorized to compound, administer and dispense all drugs they have the authority to prescribe.
Chronic non-cancer pain (pain with a duration of three months or longer that is not associated with a diagnosis of cancer)
For further guidance on understanding and applying the standards of practice, contact our team by completing the Standards Support intake form.
When you have a concern about an NP's practice, we recommend:
if possible, you discuss the problem directly with the NP, with their supervisor, or both.
you consider pursuing the matter with the Patient Care Quality Office and/or health care agency where the NP works if your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction after speaking to the NP and/or their supervisor.
Some NPs are independent practitioners, meaning they do not have an employer or supervisor/manager.
When you have a concern about an individual's practice in this situation, we recommend:
if possible, discuss the problem directly with the NP.
If the problem occurred within a hospital setting, you consider pursuing the matter with the Patient Care Quality Office and/or health care agency where the problem occurred .
Regardless of how (or whether) you attempt to address your concern directly with the NP or health care agency, you can always submit a written complaint to BCCNM.