Practice Support Initiatives That Contribute to the Regulation of Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

Practice support initiatives contribute to the regulation of registered nurses (RNs). In British Columbia, the regulatory body recognizes that providing support so nurses can meet the Standards of Practice helps protect the public and promote the goal of competent, ethical care. This article describes the mechanisms through which practice support is provided and some tools that help RNs apply standards and meet expectations for professional practice. This article will interest those in other jurisdictions who want to explore practice support initiatives that contribute to competent, ethical practice by RNs.