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28 Jan
Important Information on Board Elections, Enhancements to the Registration and Licensure Process and More
Our 39th newsletter was released on January 28th, 2022.
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10 Jan
NSCN Annual Meeting
We are preparing for our 3rd NSCN Annual Meeting and are calling for resolutions.
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31 Dec
RN Prescribing
The roles and responsibilities of Canadian health care professionals are always evolving to meet the needs of clients. Effective January 1, 2021, RN Prescribing will be implemented to help improve access to health care services for Nova Scotians. 
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31 Dec
Emergency Conditional Licenses
All Emergency Conditional Licenses (ECLs) set to expire on December 31 2021 have been extended to April 30, 2022 at the request of the Department of Health and Wellness.
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31 Dec
New LPN Entry-Level Competencies and Standards of Practice
On January 1, 2022, new Standards of Practice and Entry-Level Competencies (ELCs) for Licenced Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Canada will come into effect in Nova Scotia.
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16 Dec
Holiday Wishes from NSCN, Important Information on LPN Entry-Level Competencies and Standards of Practice and More
Our 37th newsletter issue was released on December 16th.