NL Nurses

  • About

    About the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is the regulatory body for all nurses in the province. This includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Psychiatric Nurses…

  • Discipline Hearings

    ​​T​he​ ​Complaints Authorization Committee ​​​investigates complaints that have been made against nurses. If they find there are valid reasons to believe a nurse may have acted improperly, the​y can ​​refer the​ complaint ​to a hearing. This referral does not mean…

  • Returning to Practice

    This section contains information for individuals who are: Visit the Nurses Portal to begin the reinstatement process: LPNs licence renewal RNs, NPs, and RPNs licence renewal If you practice after April 1st without a valid practicing licence you will be…

  • Annual Renewal

    Licensure Year: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 Renewal is now Closed. If you wish to apply for your practicing licence you must submit a license reinstatement application. Visit the College’s Nurse Portal to begin the reinstatement process: If…

  • Renew Your Licence

    Renew Your Licence As a registered member of the College, you have regular responsibilities to keep your licence current. Find information on how to renew or reinstate your licence, return to practice, meet fee and liability requirements, and manage your…