Nurse Practitioner

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Events

  • 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…

  • Continuing Competency Program

    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

    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…

  • Scope of Practice

    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…