Nursing (Registered
Psychiatric)
The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia is the regulatory body established for the health profession
of psychiatric nursing.
Psychiatric nursing has been a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since April 16, 1999, and is regulated by the College in accordance with the Act, the Nurses (Registered Psychiatric) Regulation and the bylaws of the College.
Psychiatric nursing has been a regulated profession under British Columbia legislation since 1951. Before designation under the Health Professions Act, the profession was regulated under the Nurses (Registered Psychiatric) Act.
The composition of the board of the College is:
- six elected RPNs; and
- three public representatives appointed by the Minister.
The registrar of the College may
be contacted at:
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia
307 - 2502 St. Johns Street
Port Moody, BC V3H 2B4
Tel: (604) 931-5200
Fax: (604) 931-5277
Website: http://www.crpnbc.ca
Amendments to the Nurses (Registered Psychiatric) 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 |
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There are no proposed amendments.
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June 1, 2011
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| Approved Regulation Amendments |
Date |
| Makes the Nurses (Registered Psychiatric) Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 15, 2008
MO 245/2008
BC Reg 285/2008
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Repeals the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Regulation (BC Reg 115/99), effective October 17, 2008.
Continues the designation of psychiatric nursing under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 10, 2008
OIC 737/2008
BC Reg 270/2008
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Brings into force the repeal of the Nurses (Registered Psychiatric) Act.
Enacts the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Regulation.
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April 16, 1999
OIC 463/99
BC Reg 115/99
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| Filed Bylaw Amendments |
Date |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule E (fees). |
Filed March 8, 2012
In force March 12, 2012
MO 064/2012 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding fitness-to-practice registration requirements, undertakings related to non-practising registration, and calculation of fees for reinstatement of practising registration. |
Filed February 22, 2012
In force February 23, 2012
MO 053/2012 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 37 regarding disclosure of annual reports, and by adding section 69.1 and Schedules I and J regarding tariffs of costs. |
Filed July 13, 2011
In force July 19, 2011
MO 184/2011 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule E (fees). |
Filed January 11, 2011
In force January 12, 2011
MO 005/2011 |
| Approves an amendment to the bylaws to require that registrants maintain a minimum amount of professional liability insurance. |
June 21, 2007
OIC 472/2007 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule E regarding fees. |
November 21, 2006
Deposited |
Approves an amendment to Schedule E of the bylaws to increase the practicing registration fee. |
December 14, 2001
OIC 1091/2001
|
| Approves the bylaws of the College. |
January 25, 2001
OIC 66/2001 |
| Other |
Date |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to June 1, 2001. |
December 13, 2000
MO 421/2000 |
| Appoints the first board of the College and orders that the first election of professional members to the board must be held on or befofre July 1, 2000. |
April 21, 1999
MO 146/99 |
Official copies of the Health Professions Act and the Nurses (Registered
Psychiatric) 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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