NL Nurses

  • Resolved by Hearing

    Decisions resolved by hearing are the final outcomes of a review process. To ​be open and accountable, the​ College publishes the​​s​e decisions ​​so the public can have confidence in the regulatory process.

  • Newfoundland and Labrador’s Nursing Regulators Unite to Form the NL College of Nurses

    St. John’s, NL — Today marks a historic milestone in the regulation of nursing in Newfoundland and Labrador as the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador…

  • Search for a Nurse

    Search for a Nurse The College’s real-time public directories are here to assist the public and employers to search for a nurse. They identify that a person providing care as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, or Licensed…

  • English Language Proficiency

    As required under the Nurses Regulations, if you want to become licensed to practice nursing in Newfoundland and Labrador you must be proficient in the English language. Your English must be sufficient to enable you to practice as a nurse…

  • Nurse Practitioner Exam

    To become licensed as an NP in Newfoundland and Labrador you must complete a licensure examination before being licensed to practice. The NP examinations approved by the Board are: Note: If you are currently licensed as an NP elsewhere in…

  • Practice Consultation

    Practice consultations are available to provide guidance on regulatory matters related to nursing practice. Through these consultations, the College helps individuals and organizations understand: Consultation may be requested by nurses, employers, or other stakeholders. They are typically provided through one-on-one…

  • CCP for RNs, RPNs, and NPs

    The Continuing Competency Program (CCP) for Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) is a mandatory annual program. It supports nurses in maintaining and improving their knowledge, skills, and judgment throughout their careers. As part of…

  • CCP for Licensed Practical Nurses

    The Continuing Competency Program (CCP) for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) is a mandatory annual program that supports nurses in maintaining and improving their knowledge, skills, and judgment throughout their careers. As part of the program, LPNs reflect on their practice,…