Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Transition To Practice

    This document outlines the of Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses’ position that structured transition to practice programs or processes foster the safe integration and retention of newly licensed nurses into nursing or psychiatric nursing practice in the interest of…

  • Social Media And Networking Platforms

    The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is the regulatory body for all nurses in the province. The mandate of the College is to protect the public through regulation of the nursing profession in accordance with the Nurses Act. Nurses…

  • FAQ – Immunizations

    Can nurses provide vaccines (e.g., Flu, Covid) in a Pharmacy setting? Yes, but nurses must reflect on a number of questions before proceeding. Is it within the scope of practice of a nurse to provide immunizations (e.g., flu vaccinations)? Nurses…

  • Expansion Of Post Basic Competencies For LPNs

    The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is responsible to set the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The College supports the expansion of post-basic competencies for LPNs employed in Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) when the PHA employer…

  • Documentation Principles

    In Newfoundland and Labrador, the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is the regulatory body for nurses with a mandate to protect the public through regulation of the profession in accordance with nursing legislation. This document applies to all nurses…

  • Commitment To Professionalism

    Professionalism is demonstrated in practice when nurses adhere to the expectations of practice and the ethical principles of the profession. I adhere to the Professional Standards of the profession The Professional Standards are authoritative statements that define the legal and…

  • Advertising Nursing Services

    Nurses who are self-employed, advertise nursing services to promote their business, and inform consumers of available options. Advertising includes any message controlled directly or indirectly by the self-employed nurse that is communicated in any medium (i.e., business cards, publications, broadcasts,…

  • Advanced Footcare

    This document outlines practice expectations for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and nurse practitioners (NPs) whose practice includes advanced footcare. In this document, the term nurse applies to NPs, RNs, and LPNs. Nurses provide advanced footcare in a…

  • Exams

    These are the Board approved licensure exams: Licensed Practical Nurse Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE) is the exam for the licensing of licensed practice nurses. The exam is administered by Meazure Learning. Registered Nurse NCLEX-RN© is the exam for…

  • Administration and Distribution of Cannabis for Medical Purposes

    This document outlines the legislative and regulatory requirements for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), and nurse practitioners (NPs) who are contemplating participating in the administration and distribution of cannabis for medical purposes. This direction…