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.
After careful consideration of resources required to prepare for migration to the Regulated Health Professions Act and the amalgamation with the Midwifery Regulatory Council of N
As of March 2026, all applicants are required to review the Jurisprudence Resource Guide and complete the online Jurisprudence Declaration of Completion confirming they have reviewed the document.
NSCN is sharing an opportunity for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) to provide feedback through a national validation survey. The survey will help validate a draft set of updated entry-level competencies (ELCs) for both LPNs and RNs.
