Closed Public Consultations

In 2023, the Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) approved the updated Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses. An amendment to the NSCN By-laws is required in order to adopt the updated Code of Ethics in Nova Scotia. 

The NSCN Board is seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the by-laws with respect to the nominations process for registrant board members and the positions of Chair and Vice Chair, as well as other related housekeeping amendments.

NSCN is seeking feedback on draft by-laws and updated currency of practice requirements during a 30-day period in accordance with section 9(2) of the Nursing Act.

NSCN is introducing revised Entry-level Competencies for Nurse Practitioners (NP) January 2, 2025. NSCN must amend By-Law part VII, Section 26: Code of Ethics, Standards and Competencies to adopt the revised Entry-level Competencies in Nova Scotia.

The Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) is seeking participation in the validation survey for the updated Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses.

The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) Board is seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the NSCN By-laws with respect to annual meeting resolutions. 

The Canadian Council of Registered Nurse Regulators is seeking feedback through a survey on the revisions to the Entry-level Competencies for Nurse Practitioners as part of the NPR-FIPP project.

NSCN is seeking feedback on the initiative to develop a single Code of Ethics that would be applicable to all nurses in all practice contexts in Nova Scotia.

NSCN is introducing new by-laws that will outline the type of information about former registrants that the CEO & Registrar may publish on the NSCN website.

NSCN is introducing RN Prescriber as a new expanded scope of practice in early 2022. NSCN must make new by-laws for Part VII, Section 27 in order to add Competencies and Standards of Practice for RN Prescribers.

NSCN is introducing new by-laws that will allow the board to approve registration and licensing examinations and associated requirements.

NSCN must introduce new by-laws to enable the approval of expanded scopes of practice for nursing designations within the limits of nursing practice in Nova Scotia.

The Quality Assurance Program is a regulatory program that will be replacing the previous Continuing Competence Program and Nurse Practitioner Quality Monitoring and Improvement Program.

NSCN is introducing new Entry-Level Competencies (ELCs) for Licensed Practical Nurses on January 1 2022. NSCN must amend By-Law Part VII, Section 28 (7): Code of Ethics, Standards and Competencies to adopt the new ELCs in Nova Scotia.

NSCN is introducing revised Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses on January 1, 2022. NSCN must amend By-Law Part VII, Section 28 (4): Code of Ethics, Standards and Competencies to adopt the revised standards of practice in Nova Scotia.

The NSCN Board is seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the by-laws for the Annual Meeting process, and additional housekeeping changes to other sections of the by-laws.

NSCN has developed draft By-Laws that govern the election of registrants to the Board. This includes board size and composition, election process, eligibility pool for nominations, voting eligibility, chair and vice-chair elections, and more. 

The Nursing Scope of Practice Guideline provides information for all nurses regarding their professional scope of practice, individual scope of practice and scope of employment.

The Fitness to Practice and Incapacity Practice Guideline provides information for nurses regarding fitness to practice and incapacity, the fitness to practice process and professional obligations related to incapacity and fitness to practice.

NSCN is introducing the 2020 Entry-level Competencies of Practice for Registered Nurses on Sept 1, 2020. NSCN must amend By-Law Part VII, Section 28 (8): Code of Ethics, Standards and Competencies in order to adopt the new competencies in Nova Scotia

In consultation with stakeholders, we have developed a draft of the sexual misconduct standard for nurses. Join the conversation by reviewing and providing feedback on the draft standard as well as a draft policy and by-law.

The Wound Care Position Statement examines NSCN's view point on the role of the nurse in the prevention and management of wounds related to scope of practice, the nursing care plan and collaboration

The Assessing Competencies and Risk Practice Guideline provides information to help newly graduated nurses understand how to recognize and minimize risk.

The New Graduate as Leader Practice Guideline provides information to help newly graduated nurses understand strategies to work through when asked to take on Charge Nurse role and restrictions on the Charge Nurse role when holding a conditional licence.

The Nurses Who Provide Care to Clients Receiving Aesthetic Services Q&A provides information for nurses regarding their scope of practice, educational requirements and their role in caring for clients receiving aesthetic services.

The Problematic Substance Use – A Guide for Managers provides information for managers regarding how to identify problematic substance use (PSU), steps to take if PSU is suspected or reported to you and planning for returning to practice after recovery.

The Problematic Substance Use - A Guide for Nurses provides information for nurses regarding the nurse’s role in identifying problematic substance use (PSU), steps to take if PSU is suspected and returning to practice after recovery.

This guideline provides information to help nurses understand complementary and alternative health care therapies including acupuncture, chiropractic care, healing touch, Traditional Health practices used by Indigenous clients, yoga and more.

We are developing a new sexual misconduct standard for all nurses that clearly and specifically defines the expectations for nurses. Join the conversation and help inform the direction and development of the new standard.

The Medication Guidelines practice support tool provides information to help nurses understand their scope of practice relating to the medication administration process in all practice settings.

The Resolving Professional Practice Issues Practice Guideline outlines the nurse’s role in identifying, communicating and resolving professional practice issues.

Nurses in self-employed practice provide professional nursing services to clients in a variety of practice settings.

Outlines the nurse’s role in using social media. Assists with understanding with regards to benefits & risks, professional presence, confidentiality & privacy, professional boundaries, organizational policies, integrity & accountability.

The Abandonment guideline describes nurses accountabilities related to their duty to provide care and provides examples of what is and is not considered abandonment.