The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) protects the public by regulating the practice of approximately 23,000 licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and nurse practitioners. Our work ensures that Nova Scotians can have confidence in the nurses who care for them, their families, and their communities.
Effective December 1, 2025, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) will have legislated authority to register and license registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs).