RPN Maritimes Feasibility Study Report Released

Study says Registered Psychiatric Nurses could help address health system needs, is feasible

New pan-Canadian consultation report says adding Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) to Maritime health teams is feasible and can provide significant benefit in addressing current psychiatric and mental health and addictions (P-MH&A) patient and system needs.

Read the full report.

The Registered Psychiatric Nurse Regulators of Canada (RPNRC) is the national umbrella organization for Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) regulators in Canada. The provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Yukon Territory regulate psychiatric nursing as a distinct profession. The membership of RPNRC consists of:

• British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives

• College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta

• Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan

• College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba

RPNRC is not itself a regulator. Rather, each member has a provincial mandate to protect the public by regulating RPNs to be safe, competent and ethical. Through RPNRC, the members collaborate nationally to achieve excellence and consistency in provincial regulatory requirements and processes.

RPNRC is incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. It is a virtual organization, existing online without an office.