Registered Nurse

  • Apply for a Licence

    Apply for a Licence to Nurse in NL If you are a first-time applicant to Newfoundland and Labrador, there are different steps you need to complete to become registered as a nurse. Licensed Practical Nurses Find application requirements for new…

  • Foundational Documents

    Certain documents are foundational to a nurse’s practice and help guide safe, respectful, and professional care. The Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and Code of Professional Conduct set out what is expected of nurses in their day-to-day work, support…

  • Standards and Practice

    Standards and Practice Standards and Practices help you understand your professional expectations as a nurse. They bring together key standards, competencies, resources, consultations, and events that support safe, ethical, and accountable nursing practice across all roles in Newfoundland and Labrador.…

  • 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…