Module 2 BSNC 1020 Complete Questions with Verified Correct Answers Graded A+
What two documents sets govern nurses in practice in BC?
1. Health Professions Act- Umbrella statute by which gov't has established common regulatory system for the province's health professions. Enacted by Legislativ...
What two documents sets govern nurses in practice in BC?
1. Health Professions Act- Umbrella statute by which gov't has established common regulatory system
for the province's health professions. Enacted by Legislative Assembly of BC in 1990.
2. Bylaws (BCCNP)- Legal rules made UNDER the HPA by and for EACH of the colleges. Provide detailed,
profession-specific framework for each college's governance and operations. Enacted by the college
board, subject to oversight by Minister of health. The Legislative Assembly grants and delegates the
board law-making authority.
How many health professions are there in BC?
26
What is BCCNP?
Governing body for RN, NPs, LPNs, RPNs in BC.
Where does BCCNP get its authority?
Health Professions Act
Is BCIT recognized by BCCNP? In what section was this information found?
Yes. Found under "Study to be a nurse."
What are BCCNP's 6 main regulatory functions?
1. Establish registration conditions/requirements
2. Recognize education programs and course in BC
3. Establish, monitor, and enforce standards of practice and professional ethics
4. Establish and employ registration, inquiry, discipline procedures that are transparent, objective,
impartial and fair.
5. Promoting and enhancing: (a) collaboration with other organizations in health sector; & (b)
interprofessional collaboration between nurses and other health professions.
What are the Protected Titles for RNs in BC?
Registered Nurse
Nurse
RN
Under what conditions can someone call themselves a Nurse in BC?
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