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Practice Support

This section includes information on how to contact us for confidential practice advice or to access a practice support tool - previously known as a practice publication, resource or document. Currently, we have approximately 100 practice support tools available and our library will continue to grow.  

Continuing Competence Program

This section includes information about the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) as well as instructions on how to meet the CCP requirements each year:

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Professional Standards

This section includes detailed information on the standards of practice, code of ethics and entry-level competencies for LPNs, RNs and NPs. You can also find each of these documents in our Practice Support Tool Library. 

Regulation of Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs)

This section includes information regarding our work to explore a regulatory framework for regulated psychiatric nurse (RPN) registration and licensure.

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Education Program Approval

This section includes information on education program approval. The Education Program Approval Committee (EPAC), made up of registrants and public representatives, advises the NSCN Board on establishing standards for education programs and re-entry programs, assessing education programs for compliance with education standards, and making decisions on program approval.