Consultation Overview
NSCN introduced the 2020 Entry-level Competencies of Practice for Registered Nurses on September 1, 2020. As a result, the NSCN Board had to amend By-Law Part VII, Section 28(8): Code of Ethics, Standards and Competencies to adopt and reflect the new entry-level competencies in Nova Scotia. The amended by-law was available for consultation from July 9 to August 14, 2020.
Consultation Participation and Response
We requested feedback via email from the public, nurses, managers and employers. We did not receive feedback on the amended by-law, but the Entry level Competencies of Practice for Registered Nurses consultation received extensive feedback both provincially and nationally.
Next Steps/Conclusion
The amended by-law was approved by the NSCN Board on August 25, 2020 and the 2020 Entry-level Competencies of Practice for Registered Nurses came into affect in Nova Scotia on September 1, 2020.
