August 29, 2024
Navigating the New Landscape of Health Professional Regulation: Insights from Sue Smith Podcast Now Available
We are pleased to share the latest episode of the Ascend Radio podcast, ‘Navigating the New Landscape of Health Professional Regulation: Insights from Sue Smith’, hosted by Sir Harry Cayton.
This episode features our CEO & Registrar, Sue Smith, as she shares insights about the Regulated Health Professions Act in Nova Scotia and, in the case of NSCN, the move to becoming a multi-profession regulator, among other key topics.
Important Upcoming Licence Renewal Information
- The licence renewal application will be available on our Registrant Portal starting September 4. Find instructions on how to submit your application on our website.
- Watch our licence renewal video for information on important dates you need to know this upcoming renewal season.
- Read our section ‘Information on NSCN’s Registrant Portal’ to learn how to log in to the portal so you’ll be ready when you renew your licence.
- In early 2024, NSCN announced that the payroll deduction process is no longer an option. Learn more about other payment alternatives.
Other Important Information
- Reminder: registration is open for our Supporting Professional Practice in Nursing Workshop in Sydney, Cape Breton! This in-person workshop is open to those supporting nurses in professional practice in Nova Scotia only. Please note: there is a capacity limit for this event.
- August’s practice support tool of the month is the Transition to Practice Online Module, which supports managers, clinical nurse educators and professional practice leads and includes information on licensure for newly licensed nurses, transition to practice and orientation, and more.
- The Department of Health and Wellness is looking for nurses who did not renew their registration and licensure for the 2023/2024 year to participate in an interview to better understand their decision. Find out how to participate.
- The Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) is seeking healthcare professionals to assist with the administration of flu and COVID vaccines at pharmacies around the province this fall. Submit your interest.