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Regulation of Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs)

… Regulation of Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) Effective December … of an RPN education program at this time. View our RPN FAQ Practice Support Tool. See below to read our short Q&A. Q&A … No. The introduction of RPNs does not change the legislated scope of practice of other nurses. LPNs and RNs are educated …

New RN Entry-Level Competencies Effective Today

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… Today September 1, 2020 In 2017, the Canadian Council of Registered Nurses (CCRNR) initiated an update of the Entry-Level Competencies (ELCs) for RN practice in Canada. To ensure its relevance and currency, … of re-entry into the profession Input into the content and scope of entry-to-practice exams Practice advice/guidance to …

NSCN Newsletter: 2024 Annual Report, Annual Meeting Recording and More

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… to share our 2024 Annual Report. The report highlights some of the ways that we delivered on our mandate of protecting … more about the newest members of the NSCN Board. May’s practice support tool is the  Telenursing Practice Guideline … and Vice-Chair, David Davidson. Have a question about your scope of practice? Our practice consultants are here to help. …

NSCN Newsletter: New Entry-Level Competencies for NPs Coming Soon, Consultation Reminder, and More

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… for Nurse Practitioners Coming Soon  The Canadian Council of Registered Nurse Regulators’ (CCRNR) new ‘Entry-Level … amendments and changes to our Sexual Misconduct Standard of Practice. Submit your feedback. Check out the latest project … and service plans.  Read our newly revised  Modification of Scope Related to Naloxone Fact Sheet , which helps nurses …

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

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… NSCN Fee Report to Registrants: Lessons Learned & New Practices NSCN Physical Office Now Open Live Interactive Webinars on the Sexual … Open Starting Sept. 28: Have Your Say on Our New Nursing Scope of Practice Guideline Considering Dual Licensure? Have …

Entry-Level Competencies

… entry-level nurses graduate from school and enter the profession, they are required to have a foundation of … each designation’s distinct education, standards and scope of practice:  Entry-Level Competencies for Licensed Practical …

Development of a Single Code of Ethics

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… Development of a Single Code of Ethics Start: End: Consultation Type: … professionalism; provision of safe, competent and ethical practice; quality practice environments; and communication … nurses. We also received additional feedback outside the scope of our unified code of ethics project. Specifically, …

Important Information on RN Prescribing, Board Elections, Annual Meeting and More

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… tests for health conditions within their specific area of expertise and clinical practice setting approved by their employer. RN prescribers … a new tool becomes available. Have a question about your scope of practice?  Our practice consultants  are here to …

Pronouncing and Certifying Death

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… Pronouncing death is within the scope of practice of all nurses in Nova Scotia while only NPs can …

NSCN Newsletter: 5th Anniversary, Annual Meeting Q&A Resource and More

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… evolving changes to our health care system and needs of the public. We consistently challenged ourselves to … for NCLEX. View our new  LPNs in the Charge Nurse Role Practice Scenario  to learn if the charge nurse role is within the scope of practice of an LPN. Save the date on September 27th …

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