Nurse Practitioner

  • Nurse Practitioner Authority to Prescribe Methadone for Analgesia

    On October 20, 2017, Methadone was designated by the NL College of Nurses as a drug Nurse Practitioners (NPs), who meet specified education and practice requirements, may prescribe for the treatment of analgesia (pain management) as deemed appropriate for a…

  • Nurse Practitioner Authority to Prescribe Suboxone

    On October 20, 2017 Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Suboxone) and Methadone were designated by the NL College of Nurses as drugs Nurse Practitioners (NPs), who meet specified education and practice requirements, may prescribe for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) deemed appropriate…

  • Insulin Dosage Adjustment

    This document describes information related to the Scope of Practice and expectations for Registered Nurses (RNs) in Newfoundland and Labrador in relation to insulin dosage adjustment. Within their scope of practice RNs participate in various aspects of counselling, teaching and…

  • FAQ – RN Prescribing

    How does an RN gain authority to prescribe? RNs must obtain required regulatory approved education, have employer sponsorship, and be able to obtain and maintain competence in prescribing to apply to the College for authorization to add RN prescribing to…

  • 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…

  • FAQ – Code of Professional Conduct

    What is the Code of Professional Conduct? The Code of Professional Conduct (Code) is a professional standard which describes the foundational accountabilities that all Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have to clients, employers, colleagues, and the public. The…

  • 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

    THIS DOCUMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE NL COLLEGE OF NURSES BOARD IN OCTOBER, 2019 This document replaces Advertising Nursing Services (2011) Nurses who are self-employed, advertise nursing services to promote their business, and inform consumers of available options. Advertising includes…

  • 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…