RN(NP) Updates
Stay up to date on issues affecting RN(NP) practice
We do our best to keep you up to date on new information as it is released. However, it is your responsibility to check this page often to make sure you are aware of important updates and changes to your practice.
Update to Practice Expectations for RN(NP)s
We recently updated the practice direction, Practice Expectations for RN(NP)s. The resource is now called Practice and Prescribing Expectations for RN(NP)s and can be found here in our resource library.
Regulation
Planning for a new model of nurse practitioner regulation when NPs take a common NP entry-level exam based on NP entry-level competencies. Regulations will no longer regulate different population-based NP categories. This change is for the public interest for a more responsive NP work force.
See the latest updates here (NPR-FIPP | CCRNR): Nurse Practitioner Regulation Framework Implementation
Opioid Prescribing Resources
| Resources: | Description: | Organization: |
| M3P Information (PDF) | Information about the Manitoba Prescribing Practice Program (M3P) | College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba |
| Opioid Manager (PDF) | This resource is a point of care tool for prescribing opioids for chronic non-cancer pain. | Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network |
| Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre (Website) | This website’s functions is to develop, update and disseminate clinical practice guidelines for pain management. | McMaster University |
| Deprescribing.org (Website) | This resource deprescribes research and guidelines support healthcare providers and patients in reducing or stopping medications that may be harmful or no longer needed. |
Bruyère Research Institute |
| Growing Role of Gabapentin in Opioid-Related Overdoses Highlights Misuse Potential and Off-label Prescribing Practices (Website) | This resource explores opioid-related overdoses and off-label prescribing practices. |
JAMA Network |
| Navigating opioids for chronic pain (PDF) | This resource looks at the morphine equivalence to compare opioid strength. | Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada |
| RxFiles (PDF) | This resource provides opioid & pain related links. | RxFiles Academic Detailing, University of Saskatchewan |
| Pain Management & Opioids: Addressing Important Challenges and Introducing a Chronic Pain & Opioids Mini-Book (PDF) | This resources looks at both pain management and patient safety as priorities. |
RxFiles Academic Detailing, University of Saskatchewan |
| National Drug Schedules – NAPRA (Website) | This resource, The National Drug Schedules model, consists of the classification of drugs into categories, such as controlled substance, biologic product, prescription drug, or non-prescription drug. | National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) |
| Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Management and Opioid Resources (Website) | This resource lists chronic non-cancer pain management and opioid resources that include continuing professional development (CPD) programs and relevant resources for family practitioners. | The College of Family Physicians of Canada |
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- Certification of Death workshop by Dr Younes. Let CRNM know once you completed this presentation the first time which is required before completing any certification of death.
- Choosing Wisely Manitoba
- Diagnostic Services and clinical practice updates from Shared Health MB
- Disability Tax Credit
- Health Canada: Recalls and Alerts
- Information about the Manitoba Prescribing Practices Program (M3P)
- Reporting Requirements for Medical Assistance in Dying