BCCNM's four Professional Standards for registered nurses and nurse practitioners fall under the umbrella of all BCCNM RN and NP Standards of Practice.
The Professional Standards include an introduction that explains what standards are, why they are important and who has responsibility for them. It also defines Professional Standards and Indicators (i.e., how each Professional Standard is met).
The section on Professional Standards presents each of the four standards
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Introduction Standard 1: Professional Responsibility and Accountability Standard 2: Knowledge-Based Practice Standard 3: Client-Focused Provision of Service Standard 4: Ethical Practice
Standard 1: Professional Responsibility and Accountability Standard 2: Knowledge-Based Practice Standard 3: Client-Focused Provision of Service Standard 4: Ethical Practice
Standard 1: Professional Responsibility and Accountability
Standard 2: Knowledge-Based Practice
Standard 3: Client-Focused Provision of Service
Standard 4: Ethical Practice
Indicators are used to illustrate how each Professional Standard is applied in four main areas of practice:
There are several relevant resources available, including a glossary of terms.
These Standards provide an overall framework for the practice of nursing in British Columbia. They set out minimum levels of performance that nurses are required to achieve in their practice.
Standards, limits and conditions related to the scope of practice for registered nurses and nurse practitioners.
For further guidance on understanding and applying the standards of practice, contact our team by completing the Standards Support intake form.