NSCN Newsletter: Important Information on Continuing Competence Program Audit, and More

Continuing Competence Program Audit Paused for 2026

There will be no Continuing Competence Program (CCP) audit for nurses for 2026. This year will be used to prepare a modernized approach to CCP under the new Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). The plan is to relaunch the CCP audit in 2027.

2026 Expectations

Although there will not be an audit in 2026, all nurses are still accountable to participate in the current CCP. This includes:

• A self-assessment of your competence to identify areas of growth.
• Development of a professional growth plan to achieve learning goals for the year. The CCP module in the NSCN registrant portal allows you to develop your professional growth plan directly in the portal so you can save it and update it throughout the year.
• A reflective evaluation of the impact of the growth plan on your practice.

For more information and resources on CCP, click here. 

Questions?
For more information, please reach out to a Practice Consultant by email at ccp@nscn.ca.

Other Important Information

• In January 2024, the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia (MRCNS) and NSCN were notified by the Government of Nova Scotia that they are required to amalgamate to create a multi-profession regulator, expected to take place in June 2026. Learn more about this collaborative effort.
• January’s featured practice support tool helps nurses understand how to identify, communicate and resolve professional practice issues.
• New ‘Entry-Level Competencies for Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) became effective on January 1, 2026. Download a copy.
• Have a question about your practice? Contact a consultant.
• Our Online Education Library has convenient practice guidance on a range of topics available for all nurses. View the library.