What’s New in Addiction Nursing? [Volume 49]

Care Without the Bottleneck: Rethinking Who Can Deliver OUD Treatment in BC

Simmi Parmar

 Addiction Nursing Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use

November 10, 2026
12pm – 1pm PT


Learning Objectives:
    1. Describe the role of CP-OUD-certified RNs and RPNs in diagnosing, treating, and prescribing for opioid use disorder in British Columbia.
    2. Evaluate the potential benefits, risks, and evidence supporting expanded nursing roles in improving access to OUD treatment.
    3. Identify the regulatory requirements, organizational supports, and safeguards needed to implement safe, effective, and collaborative nurse-led OUD care.

What’s New in Addiction Nursing? is a lunch-time series featuring local and international experts, clinicians, and researchers who will deliver the latest research and information on novel, evidence-based addiction medicine topics.

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If you have any questions about event logistics, please contact Amir Dhut at [email protected]  

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