The Continuing Competence Program (CCP) for all nurses in Nova Scotia is a regulatory program and quality assurance mechanism. Every nurse in Nova Scotia is required to successfully complete the CCP expectations for initial licensure or as part of their annual licensure requirement, regardless of their employment status.
Getting Started
The following components are required of all nurses:
- Self-assessment of individual competence
- Development of a professional growth plan to meet learning goals over the year
- Reflective evaluation of the impact of the professional growth plan
- Participation in the audit process, if selected, to confirm a nurse’s participation in the program
Program Tools to Help You be Successful
The following tools are available to help you meet your CCP requirements:
- CCP Guide for Nurses
- CCP Online Learning Module
- CCP Frequently Asked Questions
- CCP Professional Growth Plan Template
- NSCN Self-Assessment Tools
These tools have been created to assist you in being successful in your participation and completion of the CCP. It will be challenging to meet the program components and be successful without reviewing and using all of the tools noted above.
CCP Module in NSCN Registrant Portal
In January 2025, NSCN launched the CCP module in our registrant portal. The CCP module will allow you to develop your professional growth plan directly through the portal, as well as submit the plan if you are selected for audit. Our website has all the resources you need to complete CCP, including a guide and samples noted above.
2025 CCP Audit
Information on the 2025 CCP Audit process will be communicated to all nurses who are randomly selected to participate on February 14, 2025. Please stay tuned.
Have a Question?
Have you checked out the CCP Frequently Asked Questions or the CCP Guide for Nurses yet? If you cannot find the answer to your question, please reach out to us at ccp@nscn.ca.