Licensed Practical Nurse

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…

The Continuing Competency Program is a regulatory requirement that supports ongoing competence throughout a nurse’s career. It ensures nurses regularly: While the overall purpose of the program is consistent across the profession, specific requirements and processes vary slightly depending on…

Entry-level competencies describe the knowledge, skills, and judgment that nurses must demonstrate when they begin practice. They set the minimum expectations for safe, competent, and ethical care, and are used to guide education, assessment, and registration decisions. These competencies help…

A nurse’s scope of practice defines the activities they are educated, authorized, and competent to perform within their role. It is shaped by legislation, standards, and the individual nurse’s knowledge, skill, and judgment. Scope of practice is not the same…

Choose Your Portal To access the portal, you need: Portal Features In the Nurse Portal, you can:

Search for a Nurse Employers can confirm the status of nurse’s licence by checking the College’s “Search for a Nurse” public directory. The College publishes names exactly as they appear on a nurse’s official ID. When verifying that a nurse…

Professional liability protection/insurance is required for licensure for all classifications of nursing in Newfoundland and Labrador. For LPNs LPNs are automatically provided professional liability coverage with annual licensure with Navacord (formally known as Lloyd Sadd). The professional liability policy with…