Section 7 of the Regulation lists restricted activities that may be carried out in the course of psychiatric nursing practice but require an order from a listed health professional. Listed health professionals are authorized in the Regulation to issue an order for restricted activities in section 7 of the Regulation. RPNs must not act with a client-specific order from a non-listed health professional for section 7 restricted activities. The definitions of client-specific order, listed health professional and non-listed health professional can be found in Part 1.
RPNs are required to follow BCCNM RPN scope of practice standard Acting with Client-specific Orders and adhere to other RPN standards, limits and conditions set by BCCNM.
Registered psychiatric nurses must be sure that the restricted activity is considered to be psychiatric nursing practice – even if they have a client-specific order from a listed health professional to carry it out. RPNs who are not sure if a specific activity is considered within RPN scope of practice should contact BCCNM.
Procedures below body surfaces Administering a substance Putting items into body openings Putting substances into ears Hazardous forms of energy Medications
Procedures below body surfaces
Administering a substance
Putting items into body openings
Putting substances into ears
Hazardous forms of energy
Medications
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