British Columbia Nurse Practitioner Association (BCNPA)
Meeting February 3, 2005
1) Welcome to new members and group introduction
2) Review the history and creation of the BCNPA by Nastasha Prodan-Bhalla
Item #
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Person
Natasha
Natasha
Denise
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Natasha
Victoria
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Natasha
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Natasha
Discussion summary
Welcome to new members and group introductions
Review of the formation of the group and review of goals.
Denise highlighted an example of the group’s letter to the
RNABC regarding the timeframe for experienced NPs
Prior Learning Assessment Review.
Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative review.
See attached information.
Sheila Turris member of communication task group.
Rose Mary Graham NP representative on the Canadian
Nurse Practitioner Initiative Advisory Committee
(CNPIAC)
Nurse Practitioner Council of Canada reviewed.
The mandate of the Nurse Practitioner Council of Canada
(NPCC) is to promote sustainable, integrated,
comprehensive nurse practitioner practice by providing an
expert, representative voice for nurse practitioners; to
enhance nurse practitioner professional development; and
to promote the health of Canadians by advocating for
human health issues.
Action Plan
Leads
Nomination of group members to
participate in April 22 focus
groups
Done
Natasha
BC CNS Practice Interest Group has extended an
invitation for a NP ad hoc member to join their executive.
The interest group has applied to change the name to the
Advance Practice Nurse group. But due to the regulatory
Faye Forrester will be the ad hoc
representative for the BCNPA
Natasha to remain BC
representative on the council.
changes of RNABC to the College of Registered Nurses
of BC, the RNABC has blocked the name change.
The BCNPA at this point will remain separate group
because of the many outstanding issues facing NPs.
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Natasha
Gloria
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Natasha and
group
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Group
Natasha has contacted the RNABC regarding the BCMA
response to the draft regulations for registered nurses and
Nurse practitioners. Many nursing leaders have posted a
response to their web site response eg. Debra
Macpherson, Mary Ellen Purkins and Diane Clements.
Karen Kline was contacted, at this time the RNABC does
not require a supportive statement from our group.
BCMA would like to form a one multi-disciplinary group
reviewing the NP implementation.
Diagnosis should be nurse practitioner diagnosis.
They are purposing a limited drug and laboratory list
similar to Ontario.
The group name is British Columbia Nurse Practitioner
Association.
It is an informal group with two co-chairs and a secretary.
The goals of the group were reviewed. See attached
document.
The group discussed possible methods to maintain
contact with NPs located outside the lower mainland and
expand membership.
Natasha Prodan Bhalla will
remain a co-chair.
Victoria Stafford will continue as
secretary.
We need another co-chair if any
one is interested.
Natasha had placed an
announcement in the RNABC
magazine.
Michelle Bech with Denise
Tarlier to lead an Website
development committee.
Victoria Stafford to contact UBC
who developed website proposal
Done
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Group
The group discussed the possibility of a response to the
BCMA statement and development of a communication
plan.
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Victoria
Looking for volunteers for the upcoming Observed Skills
Clinical Examination at the UBC school of Nursing.
All NPs registering in BC are required to complete an
OSCE as part of the examination process for the RNABC.
project
Diane Middagh volunteers to
chair a communication group.
Victoria Stafford to contact
NPAO regarding their political
action plans
OSCE date is Saturday April 16
all day. If interested please
contact Victoria Stafford @
vicmstaf@shaw.ca
Resource books:
Reteguiz, J (2005) Mastering the USMLE step 2 C
Clinical Skills Examination.
Mcgraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-144334-7
Jugovic, P. J., Bitar, R. & McAdam, L. C. (2003)
Fundamental Clinical Situations A Practical OSCE Guide.
ISBN 0-9205-1361-9
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Rosemarie
Any interest in study group? The Foundation for Medical
Practice Education has Practice Based Learning
Programs.
Next meeting March 3, 2003 at 7 to 9pm Room D 308
BCCH.
Rosemarie Graham is the contact
for interested NPs forming a
study group