February Newsletter
Improving Access to Care with RN Prescribing
Effective January 1, 2022, RN prescribing has been implemented to help improve access to timely primary care for Nova Scotians.
RN prescribing enables RNs with specialized education and skills to prescribe medications, therapeutics, devices and/or tests for health conditions within their specific area of expertise and clinical practice setting approved by their employer. RN prescribers will be prescribing in approved Primary Health Care locations, including select units and clinics at Nova Scotia Health and the IWK.
With our mandate to protect the public, NSCN has developed a regulatory framework to ensure only those who have the knowledge, skill and advanced education are able to practice as an RN prescriber. This framework also helps RN prescribers understand what is expected of them and ensures they are prepared to provide safe, ethical care to patients in Nova Scotia.
Read more about RN prescribing and NSCN’s role →
Other Highlights:
- On February 28th, the NSCN Board will begin its search for qualified registrants to sit on the Board and regulate the practice of nursing in the public’s interest. Stay tuned to our website for more information on how to apply.
- Our 2022 Annual Meeting is taking place virtually on May 19th. The meeting is an opportunity for stakeholders to learn more about NSCN’s activities over the past year, including an update from our external auditors on NSCN’s finances.
- This is a reminder that there will be no Continuing Competence Program (CCP) audit for nurses for 2022. We have decided to forgo this year’s audit as we continue to balance ongoing priorities in the face of COVID-19.
- February’s practice support tool is the Entry-Level Competencies for Licensed Practical Nurses, which describe the knowledge, skills, judgment, and attitudes required of beginning practitioners to provide safe, competent, compassionate and ethical nursing care.
- Watch our new online education module 'Medication Guidelines for Nurses' to understand the principles of medication administration and medication management within your context of practice.
- Do you want to be the first to know when we have a new practice support tool? Stay informed and sign up today to receive a notification when a new tool becomes available.
- Have a question about your scope of practice? Our practice consultants are here to help.
- Do you need a tax receipt? Login to your portal.
