Questions and CORRECT Answers
what does BCCNM stand for - CORRECT ANSWER - british columbia college of nurses
and midwives
what is the purpose of the BCCNM? - CORRECT ANSWER - >to protect the public from
incompetent, unethical, or impaired nursing practice.
>ensures that nurses do not practice unless they can safely do so.
what does "fitness to practice" mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - a term that describes the
maintenance of physical, emotional, and psychological wellness that allows a nurse to practice
competently.
what do BCCNMs regulatory functions include? - CORRECT ANSWER - >establishing
conditions for registration (obtaining/keeping your nursing licence).
>recognizing educational programs for the 5 professions.
>establishing, monitoring, and enforcing standards of care, codes of ethics, and scopes of
practice.
>inquiry and discipline procedures for practice infractions.
>promoting and enhancing: collaborative relations with other organizations in the health sector.
interprofessional collaborative practice between nurses and other health professional
who does the BCCNM regulate - CORRECT ANSWER - its the regulating body for all
nurses and midwives in BC.
>regulates the practice of:
-RPNs.
-Nurse practitioners.
-Registered nurses.
-Licensed practice nurses.