Definitions

1  In this regulation:

"registered nurse" means a person authorized by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia to practise nursing.

[am. B.C. Reg. 232/2005, App. s. 7.]

 Designation

2  (1)  Licensed practical nursing is designated as a health profession.

(2)  The "College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia" is the name of the college established under section 15 (1) of the Health Professions Act for licensed practical nursing.

 Reserved title

3  No person other than a registrant may use the title "licensed practical nurse" or "L.P.N.".

 Scope of practice

4  A registrant may provide such nursing services related to the care of patients as are consistent with his or her training and ability.

 Limitations on practice

5  (1)  Except in an emergency, all nursing services provided by a registrant must be carried out under the direction of a medical practitioner who is attending the patient or under the supervision of a registered nurse who is providing services to the patient.

(2)  Subject to section 4, a registrant may provide a nursing service for a patient in a private home provided that the attending medical practitioner gives directions.

(3)  A registrant may not provide nursing service to patients except in accordance with this section and section 4.

 Patient relations program

6  The college is designated for the purposes of section 16 (2) (f) of the Health Professions Act.