RN Certified Practice Decision Support Tools  &  Competencies

Registered nurses who are certified by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) are allowed to perform certain restricted activities within their autonomous scope of practice. RN Certified Practice Decision Support Tools (DSTs) set out the activities that are included in the certified practice guidelines provided by BCCNM. Certified Practice areas include RN First Call, Remote Nursing and Reproductive Health.
 

RN Certified Practice DSTs are regularly reviewed and monitored based on best practices. The information provided is considered current. All certified nurses, RN(C)s, are responsible for following the most current RNCP DSTs.
 

RN Certified Practice DSTs are not intended to replace the RN(C)'s professional responsibility to exercise independent clinical judgment and use evidence to support competent, ethical care. The RN(C) must consult with or refer to a physician or nurse practitioner as appropriate, or whenever a course of action deviates from the RNCP DST.

Decision Support Tools  (Please note that these documents came into effect March 1, 2024.)
DST Number Name of DST Certified Practice Area(s)
100 Assessment and Diagnostic Guideline: General RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
200 Assessment and Diagnostic Guideline: Eyes RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
201 Care and Treatment Plan: Corneal Abrasion RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
202 Care and Treatment Plan: Conjunctivitis RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
300 Assessment and Diagnostic Guideline: Ear, Nose & Throat RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
301 Care and Treatment Plan: Otitis Media RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
302 Care and Treatment Plan: Pharyngitis RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
303 Care and Treatment Plan: Dental Abscess Adult RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
304 Care and Treatment Plan: Ceruminosis (Impacted Cerumen: Adult) Remote Nursing
400 Assessment and Diagnostic Guideline: Cardio-Respiratory RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
401 Care and Treatment Plan: Bronchitis Acute Adult RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
500 Assessment and Diagnostic Guideline: GI GU RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
501 Care and Treatment Plan: UTI RN First Call  &  Remote Nursing
600 Assessment and Diagnostic Guideline: Integumentary Remote Nursing
601 Care and Treatment Plan: Cellulitis Remote Nursing
602 Care and Treatment Plan: Impetigo Remote Nursing
603 Care and Treatment Plan: Bites & Scratches Remote Nursing
604 Care and Treatment Plan: Localized Abscess and Furuncle Adult Remote Nursing
701 Care and Treatment Plan: Use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen in Pain Management: Adult Remote Nursing
800 Assessment and Diagnostic Guideline: Contraceptive Management Reproductive Health  -  Contraceptive Management
801 Care and Treatment Plan - Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Reproductive Health  -  Contraceptive Management
802 Care and Treatment Plan - Progestin-Only Hormonal Contraceptives Reproductive Health  -  Contraceptive Management
900 Assessment and Diagnostic Guideline: STI Reproductive Health  -  Sexually Transmitted Infections
901 Care and Treatment Plan: Treatment of STI Contacts Reproductive Health  -  Sexually Transmitted Infections
902 Care and Treatment Plan: Urethritis Reproductive Health  -  Sexually Transmitted Infections
903 Care and Treatment Plan: Recurrent Urethritis Reproductive Health  -  Sexually Transmitted Infections
904 Care and Treatment Plan: Bacterial Vaginosis Reproductive Health  -  Sexually Transmitted Infections
905 Care and Treatment Plan: Mucopurulent Cervicitis Reproductive Health  -  Sexually Transmitted Infections
906 Care and Treatment Plan: Gonorrhea Reproductive Health  -  Sexually Transmitted Infections
907 Care and Treatment Plan: Genital Warts Reproductive Health  -  Sexually Transmitted Infections
908 Care and Treatment Plan: Chlamydia Trachomatis Reproductive Health  -  Sexually Transmitted Infections
909 Care and Treatment Plan: Trichomoniasis Reproductive Health  -  Sexually Transmitted Infections
910 Care and Treatment Plan: Uncomplicated Lower UTI Reproductive Health  -  Sexually Transmitted Infections