As of March 11, 2026, international applicants are required to review the Jurisprudence Resource Guide and complete the online Jurisprudence Declaration of Completion confirming they have reviewed the document. In the next few weeks, this process will be rolled out to all other applicants as well. This is a mandatory requirement for registration and licensure, and we cannot process your application until we receive the form. There is no fee associated with this requirement.

Q&A

The term jurisprudence means “practical wisdom about law.” Nursing jurisprudence is the application and interpretation of legal rules as they relate to:

  • Nursing practice
  • Obligations nurses have to their clients
  • Relationships nurses have with other nurses and other health care professionals

Knowledge of jurisprudence contributes to nurses’ abilities to practise safely, ethically and competently.

It helps nurses understand regulatory policies; provincial and federal legislation and their accountabilities related to them. 

Yes. NSCN’s Jurisprudence Resource Guide has information specific to nursing practice in Nova Scotia. 

No.

While everyone reads and absorbs information at a different pace, you can expect to spend 30-45 minutes reviewing the Jurisprudence Resource Guide and submitting the online declaration of completion. 

The resource guide may be reviewed and the declaration of completion submitted as soon as you would like, even before your application has been approved.