Competencies

  • Registered Psychiatric Nurse Entry-Level Competencies

    Introduction Background The Registered Psychiatric Nurse Entry-Level Competencies are revised every five to seven years at a national level to ensure they are relevant to Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) practice, consistent among the jurisdictions, and support workforce mobility requirements of…

  • Nurse Practitioner Entry- Level Competencies

    Introduction The Entry-Level Competencies (ELCs) for Nurse Practitioners reflect the foundational knowledge, skills, and judgement required of Nurse Practitioners to provide safe, competent, ethical, and compassionate care. While Nurse Practitioners’ roles and responsibilities may vary by context and client population,…

  • Entry-Level Competencies for Licensed Practical Nurses

    Foreward The Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) is a federation of provincial and territorial members who are identified in legislation, and responsible for the safety of the public through the regulation of licensed practical nurses (LPNs). In 2012,…

  • Entry-Level Competencies for the Practice of Registered Nurses

    Background In 2017 the Canadian Council of Registered Nurse Regulators (CCRNR) initiated the revisions of the Entry-Level Competencies of Registered Nurses in Canada (the “ELCs”). This initiative was led by a working group comprised of 11 jurisdictions representing registered nurse…

  • Continuing Competency Program Reference Guide for LPN

    Introduction In accordance with the Nurses Act and Regulations, LPNs are expected to meet the College’s continuing professional development requirements. These requirements are outlined in this Reference Guide. This expectation is further identified in the Standards of Practice for Licensed…

  • Continuing Competency Framework

    Introduction The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is the regulatory body for all nurses. The College’s mandate is to protect the public through self-regulation of the nursing profession in accordance with the Nurses Act (2024) and Nurses Regulations (2026).…

  • Employers Adding New Emerging Competency

    As knowledge and technology advance and health care environments change, nursing practice continually evolves. Increasingly, RNs, NPs, and RPNs face decisions about performing procedures, competencies, or activities that are new, or were previously the responsibility of other health care professionals.…

  • Continuing Competency Program Guide

    Introduction Welcome to the College’s Continuing Competency Program (CCP). This guide will assist you in navigating the new CCP and provides step by step instructions and detailed suggestions and tips on how to complete each step of the new program.…

  • 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…