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New RN Entry-Level Competencies Now in Effect, Important Renewal Info & More

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September 17, 2020

Our 21st newsletter issue was released on September 17th. The newsletter includes highlights on:

  • New RN Entry-Level Competencies Now in Effect
  • First NSCN Annual Meeting Coming Up on October 1
  • Have a Motion to Submit for Consideration?
  • NSCN Fee Report to Registrants: Lessons Learned & New Practices
  • NSCN Physical Office Now Open
  • Live Interactive Webinars on the Sexual Misconduct Standard of Practice
  • NEW Nurse Practitioner Practice Guideline
  • Know the Five Common Qualities of the Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship
  • Confidentiality and Privacy of Personal Health Information Practice Guideline Now Available
  • Fitness to Practice and Incapacity Practice Guideline Public Consultation Now Open
  • Starting Sept. 28: Have Your Say on Our New Nursing Scope of Practice Guideline
  • Considering Dual Licensure?
  • Have Questions Around Assignment and Delegation?

Important Renewal Information

  • Renew Your Licence by October 1 to Guarantee it is Processed by November 1
  • Not Planning to Renew This Year?
  • Forget Your Password?
     
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