Issue 1 | May 2026
Welcome
Welcome to the first issue of NursingNL: Regulatory Review — a new newsletter by our new organization created to keep nurses informed, connected, and supported as we continue to evolve and grow.
This newsletter (replacing Notes from the Practice Team for RNs and NPs and Practice for LPNs) will provide timely updates on College initiatives, practice expectations, regulatory developments, and professional resources. These are all designed to support safe, ethical, and competent nursing care across Newfoundland and Labrador. Our goal is to offer clear, practical, and relevant information that helps nurses understand both the role of regulation and how initiatives can support nurses in their everyday practice. We value your feedback and input as we continue to move forward.
As we continue progressing through the transition to the new College in the weeks ahead, you may notice gradual updates or refinements to documents, webpages, forms, branding, and social media channels. These changes are a normal and important part of building a unified regulatory organization that serves both the public and the nursing profession with clarity, consistency, and strength. We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and continued support throughout this process.
Thank you for the vital role you play in delivering safe and compassionate care across our province. We encourage you to read, reflect, and keep up to date with the NursingNL: Regulatory Review each month.
Message from the CEO & Registrar
As Nursing Week is observed across the country, it’s a fitting moment to acknowledge the nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador and the meaningful work you carry out each day.
On April 15, 2026, the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador came together to form the NL College of Nurses. This merger marks a significant milestone in nursing regulation in our province, and this inaugural newsletter is one of the first steps in building our relationship with you as a unified college.
Our role is to protect the public by ensuring nursing practice is safe, competent, and ethical. But that work is most effective when we communicate openly and consistently with you, the nurses who Newfoundlanders and Labradorians depend upon.
As with any evolution, our goal is to provide you with timely, practical information that supports and relates to your professional practice. I hope you’ll take the time to review the new website, explore the resources available, and follow our new social media channels.
Thank you for your continued dedication to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The College Connection Podcast is finally returning this summer with an all-new condensed season beginning July 6th!
Produced under the new banner of the NL College of Nurses, the podcast will continue bringing nurses timely conversations, regulatory insights, practice guidance, and discussions on issues shaping the profession across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Our condensed summer season will feature all new episodes for a number of weeks and for two special episodes this summer, we want to hear from you!!
Have a regulatory or scope of practice question for our Nursing Consultants?
Whether you are curious about professional responsibilities, documentation, delegation, standards, or navigating complex practice situations, no question is too small. Send us your questions today.
Selected questions will be answered anonymously by our hosts during a special two-part feature episode:
Scope of Practice: Ask Anything
Submit your questions to: Engage@nlcn.ca
We are excited to be coming back so mark your calendars for the return of The College Connection Podcast on July 6th, 2026!
Regulatory Update
It’s CCP Audit Time Again: Look for an email from the College
The College will begin the 2026 CCP Audit of the learning activities submitted with your 2026-2027 licensure renewal. Nurses are randomly selected each year to participate in the CCP Audit. If you receive an email from the College, don’t ignore it!
Nurses are encouraged to review CCP resources and reach out with any questions.
Practice Support
Check out our Practice Resources
- Looking for practice supports? Visit Standards and Practice
- Curious about your Standards and Scope of Practice? Visit Foundational Documents for everything you need.
Update from Choosing Wisely
- Discover Choosing Wisely Canada’s newest Ophthalmology recommendations and explore how they support safer, evidence-informed care.
Professional Development & Engagement
Professional Leadership in an Ever-Changing Practice Environment (Virtual)
NL College of Nurses and NLCSW Collaborative Event
Date: May 14th
Want to know what’s happening next? Check out our Events page!
- Register for the next NLCSU Project Echo: Substance Use Cycle 5 Event
- Professional Development Training is available at the Gardiner Centre
- If you’re part of a Family Care Team—or simply curious about the educational tools and supports they use—you’ll want to explore the Family Care Resource Hub. It’s a great place to discover practical resources that strengthen teamwork and enhance patient care.
- The ISC National Nursing Labour Market Survey is for RNs and NPs who have worked in Canada in the past year. It explores what attracts nurses to the profession, influences their job choices, supports career growth, and impacts satisfaction and quality of life.