Nursing (Licensed Practical)
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia is the regulatory body established for the health profession of practical nursing.
Practical nursing has been
a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since March 22, 1996, and is regulated by the College in accordance with the Act, the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation and the bylaws of the College.
Practical nursing has been a regulated profession under British Columbia legislation since 1965. Before designation under the Health Professions Act, the profession was regulated under the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Act.
The composition of the board of the College is:
- eight elected LPNs; and
- four public representatives appointed by the Minister.
The registrar of the College may be contacted
at:
College
of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia
Suite 260 - 3480 Gilmore Way
Burnaby BC V5G 4Y1
Tel: 778-373-3100
Toll Free: 1-877-373-2201
Fax: 778-373-3102
Website: http://www.clpnbc.org/
Amendments to the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation and to most College bylaws are subject to a three-month notice period, unless the Minister specifies a shorter period.
The College is responsible for giving notice of proposed bylaw amendments, including posting them on the College website, and all bylaw amendments must be filed with the Minister to be effective. Filed bylaws come into force 60 days after the date of filing, unless the Minister either disallows the change or specifies an earlier date, or the College withdraws the change.
The full text of the current bylaws and information about any proposed bylaw amendments may be obtained by contacting the College. Comments on proposed bylaw amendments should be submitted to both the College and the Ministry.
| Proposed
Regulation Amendments |
Notice
Date |
| There are no proposed amendments. |
February 14, 2012 |
| Approved
Regulation Amendments |
Date |
| Amends the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation to allow LPNs to provide services under the direction of a nurse practitioner, effective March 1, 2012. |
February 13, 2012
MO 024/2012
BC Reg 20/2012 |
Amends the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation to allow licensed practical nurses to compound, dispense or administer (orally or by intradermal, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection) Schedule II drugs for the purposes of immunization, without the direction of a medical practitioner or the supervision of a registered nurse. |
November 16, 2010
MO 320/2010
BC Reg 322/2010 |
| Makes the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 15, 2008
MO 243/2008
BC Reg 283/2008 |
Repeals the Licensed Practical Nurses Regulation (BC Reg 71/96), effective October 17, 2008.
Continues the designation of practical nursing under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 10, 2008
OIC 737/2008
BC Reg 270/2008 |
| Repeals the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Act Regulations. |
May 6, 1998
OIC 586/98 |
| Repeals Division 8 of the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Act Regulations. |
March 22, 1996
OIC 393/96
BC Reg 74/96 |
| Brings into force the repeal of the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Act. |
March 22, 1996
OIC 390/96
BC Reg 72/96 |
| Enacts the Licensed Practical Nurses Regulation. |
March 22, 1996
OIC 389/96
BC Reg 71/96 |
| Filed Bylaw Amendments |
Date |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D regarding fees. |
Filed April 30, 2012
In force May 7, 2012
MO 115/2012 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D regarding fees. |
Filed October 31, 2011
In force November 1, 2011
MO 302/2011 |
| Amends the bylaws by adding new Schedule E "Baseline Competencies for Licensed Practical Nurses' Professional Practice". |
Filed April 4, 2011
In force April 5, 2011
MO 086/2011 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule B (recognized education programs). |
Filed May 11, 2009 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing section 36 (3). |
January 9, 2008
Deposited |
Amends the bylaws with respect to fees. |
September 15, 2000
OIC 1313/2000 |
| Approves the bylaws of the College. |
May 6, 1998
OIC 586/98 |
| Other |
Date |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to December 31, 1998. |
June 15, 1998
MO 234/98 |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to May 31, 1998. |
June 27, 1998
MO 260/98 |
| Appoints the first board of the College and orders that the first election of professional members to the board must be held on or before July 1, 1997. |
April 2, 1996
MO 153/96 |
Official copies of the Health Professions Act and the Nurses (Licensed
Practical) Regulation may be obtained by contacting Crown
Publications at:
Crown Publications Inc.
514 Government Street
Victoria, BC V8L 2L7
Phone: 250 356-6778
Toll Free: 1 800 663-6105
Fax: 250 356-0404
E-mail: bookstore@gov.bc.ca
http://www.crownpub.bc.ca/service.aspx
Copies of approved
Orders in Council and Ministerial Orders may be obtained by contacting the Order in Council Office
at:
PO Box 9226 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC V8W 9J1
Phone: (250) 387-4376
Fax: (250) 387-4349
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