Nova Scotia College of Nursing
The Nova Scotia College of Nursing is the official regulatory body for all nursing professionals thro
11/17/2023
Just over one week left to submit feedback on the proposed By-law amendments regarding the adoption of the Canadian Council of Practical Nurse Regulator’s (CCPNR) updated Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Fyx550Q0MbC
11/14/2023
It’s flu shot season! Nurses play a key role in the administration of vaccines through immunization. Read our immunization practice support tool to understand accountabilities and competencies related to safe, ethical and competent care related to immunization. Read here: https://ow.ly/Rlov50Q0M83
11/12/2023
Happy Diwali! Did you know that Diwali is known as a festival of lights and usually consists of a five-day celebration? Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and the blessings of victory, freedom and enlightenment.
11/11/2023
On behalf of the NSCN Board and staff, today and every day, we remember the sacrifice of the many who have fallen in the service of our country. Lest we forget.
The NSCN office will be closed on Monday, November 13 in lieu of Remembrance Day and will re-open on Tuesday, November 14.
11/08/2023
The Regulated Health Professions Network has reviewed the Mass Casualty Commission's Report related to the regulation of health professions. Network members, including NSCN, are committed to working to address the Report's recommendations. Read more: https://ow.ly/VzGB50Q0M58
11/05/2023
NSCN will be implementing some changes to our conditional licence expiration notification process and will be discontinuing the practice of notifying nurses and employers of pending conditional license expiration effective November 17, 2023. Learn more: https://ow.ly/a1TO50Q0LXQ
11/02/2023
Interested in an executive leadership position with NSCN? The NSCN Board is recruiting for the next NSCN CEO & Registrar to replace NSCN’s current lead, Sue Smith, who will retire in June 2024. Learn more: https://ow.ly/MErr50Q3pqV
11/01/2023
Did you miss the licence renewal deadline? All nurses practising as of November 1, 2023, should have a current 2023-2024 licence. Working without a current licence is illegal. Learn more about how to renew: https://ow.ly/lnrU50Q0LWi
10/31/2023
On behalf of the NSCN Board and staff, we wish children, parents, neighbors, and all others a safe and happy Halloween!
10/31/2023
Today is the FINAL DAY of the 2023 licensure year. If you do not have a 2023-2024 licence tomorrow, November 1, you cannot legally practise as a nurse in Nova Scotia. Renew now: https://ow.ly/4Loo50PSo3a
10/30/2023
2 days left for you to renew your licence! All nurses must renew their licence by October 31, 2023 to legally practise as a nurse on November 1, 2023. Renew now: https://ow.ly/5Jax50PSo1U
10/29/2023
3 more days until you must have a 2023-2024 licence to work as a nurse on November 1, 2023. The renewal period closes Tuesday, October 31. If you have any questions about renewing your licence, we strongly encourage you to reach out to our registration team at [email protected] as soon as possible.
10/28/2023
4 days left to renew your licence! Have you submitted your completed application and payment? Learn more about renewing: https://ow.ly/Y8xY50PSnYw
10/27/2023
The October 31 deadline to renew your licence is just 5 days away! We strongly encourage all registrants who have yet to renew their licence to please submit their completed application immediately. Submit your application on the portal here: https://ow.ly/Y9yO50PSnUG
10/26/2023
The NSCN Board is seeking feedback on the proposed By-law amendments regarding the selection process for registrant Board members and for the NSCN Board Chair and Vice Chair. Learn more: https://ow.ly/MP1Y50PYfjQ
10/26/2023
The NSCN Board is seeking feedback on the proposed By-law amendments regarding the adoption of the Canadian Council of Practical Nurse Regulator’s (CCPNR) updated Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Wmkl50PYffF
10/26/2023
The October newsletter is here! Read important information on licence renewal, new public consultations and more. Read it here: https://ow.ly/EU4R50Q0KMA
10/23/2023
Did you know that Canadian Patient Safety Week 2023 runs from October 23-27? Organized by Healthcare Excellence Canada, Canadian Patient Safety Week is an annual campaign to inspire extraordinary improvement in patient safety and quality. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/YLKG50PSnJC
10/21/2023
With a mandate of protecting the public by promoting the provision of safe, competent, ethical and compassionate nursing care – Nova Scotians are at the heart of all we do. Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://www.nscn.ca/explore-nscn
10/20/2023
Not planning on renewing your licence this year? Find out what to do if you are going on leave, retiring or leaving the province here: https://ow.ly/N1CR50PSnFn
10/18/2023
Less than two weeks left for you to renew your licence! All nurses must renew their licence by October 31, 2023, to legally practice as a nurse on November 1, 2023. Learn more on how to renew: https://ow.ly/mYcp50PSnBQ
10/17/2023
October’s practice support tool is the Nurses Administering Influenza Vaccines in Clinics or Pharmacies Practice Scenario, which assists nurses in understanding what to consider when administering influenza vaccines to clients in clinics or pharmacies. Read it here: https://ow.ly/iK0Z50PSnqP
10/17/2023
Did you apply under payroll deduction for your annual licence renewal? NSCN is still working to process these renewal applications. You will be notified by email when your licence is processed. Please stay tuned!
10/15/2023
Have you used our ‘Search a Nurse’ directory on the NSCN website? This tool makes registration numbers easy to locate and confirms that a person who is providing nursing services in Nova Scotia is authorized to do so. https://ow.ly/T83h50PSngm
10/13/2023
Read our new Medical Certificate for Employee Absence Act: Nurses Accountabilities Practice Scenario to learn more about what to consider when issuing a sick note. https://ow.ly/LmgH50PSneu
10/11/2023
Today is the deadline to be entered into our early bird licence renewal contest for a chance to win the amount of your licensure fee! Don’t miss out. Renew your licence today! https://ow.ly/2kaT50PSnbS
10/09/2023
On behalf of the NSCN Board and staff, we would like to wish a safe and happy Thanksgiving to the public, nurses and our other stakeholders. The NSCN Office will be closed on Monday, October 9, to observe the holiday.
10/06/2023
Are you looking to get in contact with us? Visit our Contact Us page for more information on how you can reach us. https://ow.ly/4GrF50PSoje
10/04/2023
Next Wednesday, October 11, is the deadline to be entered into the licence renewal contest for a chance to win the amount of your licensure fee! Don’t miss out! Renew today: https://ow.ly/eNOg50PSmOE
10/03/2023
Nurses are invited to participate in Building Culturally Responsive Care for Nova Scotians, a survey to learn more about the diversity within the nursing profession and to better understand the role NSCN can play in ensuring nurses are able to provide culturally responsive care. Watch our video from our CEO & Registrar, Sue Smith, as she explains the importance of the survey:
Message from NSCN CEO & Registrar: Building Culturally Responsive Care for Nova Scotians Survey NSCN has launched Building Culturally Responsive Care for Nova Scotians, a survey to learn more about the diversity of the profession and to better understan...
10/01/2023
Today, October 1, marks and the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month. Mi’kmaq History Month brings awareness to and celebrates Mi’kmaw culture, history and heritage. Learn more:
Mi'kmaw History Month – Wi'kipatmu'k Mi'kmawey – Honoring of the Mi'kmaw way For centuries, sports and games have grown Mi’kmaw ways of knowing and being. They are crucial for teaching young ones how to hear, how to see, and how to move. This Mi’kmaw History Month, we’re shining a light on traditional sports and pastimes that are central to Mi’kmaw culture. Join in t...
09/30/2023
Today marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, the NSCN Board and staff recognize the legacy of trauma and those impacted by the residential school system and the continued systemic barriers and injustices happening today.
We continue to listen to and learn from Indigenous individuals, advocates and community leaders as we continue on our journey towards truth and reconciliation. Please join us in finding ways to participate in the reconciliation process with open minds and hearts.
The NSCN office will be closed on October 2nd in lieu of this day and will re-open on Tuesday, October 3.
09/29/2023
NSCN is seeking feedback from individuals (nurses and non-nurses) who provide leadership to nurses on the development of a one-day workshop for nurse managers. The feedback will help NSCN understand what you consider to be important aspects to include in a workshop for nurse managers to support nursing practice. Learn more: https://ow.ly/N1ql50POp9j
09/28/2023
Did you know that NSCN CEO & Registrar, Sue Smith, will retire as planned in June 2024 after eight years of leadership? The NSCN Board’s recruitment plan has recently begun with an advisory firm specializing in leadership recruitment. Learn more: https://ow.ly/T5B150PQJ6r
09/28/2023
Our September newsletter is here! Read important information on our new nurse manager workshop needs assessment survey, annual licence renewal information and more! Read it here: https://ow.ly/z9o750PQCna
09/27/2023
Reminder: October 11 is the deadline to be entered into the licence renewal contest for a chance to win the amount of your licensure fee! Just two weeks away! Renew your licence today: https://ow.ly/XF4m50PFUO4
09/25/2023
Our regulatory information system provides registrants with an efficient, easy-to-use portal that helps individuals complete their annual licence renewal!
To access the portal to complete your renewal application, you must first activate your profile if you haven't already. Watch our how-to video here:
How to Activate Your NSCN Profile In January 2023, NSCN implemented a new regulatory information system. This new system provides registrants and applicants with an efficient, easy-to-use por...
09/23/2023
Our online education library has more than 30 education modules that offer nurses convenient practice guidance on a range of topics! Visit here: https://ow.ly/kAUb50PFT4z
09/21/2023
Returning from leave and plan to renew your licence? Please contact our Registration team directly at [email protected]. More information about returning from leave can be found here: https://ow.ly/S5nV50PFT2N
09/19/2023
Did you know our Practice Consultants provide free, confidential consultations to help nurses, employers, health providers, the public and others understand nursing practice in Nova Scotia? https://ow.ly/akcV50PFT1Y
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Journey to NSCN
The journey to the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) gained momentum in 2016, when the Board of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia (CLPNNS) and the Council of the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia (CRNNS) voted in favour of the creation of one nursing regulator in Nova Scotia. This landmark decision would see the dissolution of the two existing Colleges and clear the path for one organization to oversee the regulation of licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) for the first time in our province.
Inspiration Behind NSCN? The Public.
Before June 4, 2019, the regulation of nursing was enshrined in two different Acts and was the responsibility of two separate and distinct regulators. The College of Licensed Practice Nurses of Nova Scotia (CLPNNS) regulated the practice of licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia (CRNNS) regulated the practice of registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The discussion about the possibility of co-creating one nursing regulator in Nova Scotia began with a question by a public representative on the CLPNNS Board who asked whether the public could be better served by one nursing regulator as opposed to two. Both Colleges had similar mandates, performed similar functions in almost all facets of operations and have the same stakeholders. After much analysis, it was determined that co-creating one nursing regulator would enhance the work the Nova Scotia College of Nursing would do on behalf of the public.
New College. New Act.
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| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |