Medication

  • Registered Nurse Prescribing Practice Guideline

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

  • Registered Nurse Prescribing Framework

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

  • Nurse Practitioners Authorizing Cannabis for Medical Purposes

    On February 21, 2019, ARNNL Council approved that NPs in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) who have the individual competence (necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment) could authorize the use of cannabis for medical purposes. This regulatory direction outlines the legislative and…

  • Medication Management

    This document provides direction for nurses in relation to the professional expectations for safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical medication management in all practice settings, and in all employment and volunteer relationships (e.g., employed or self-employed; camp nurse). The principles and…

  • Dispensing in the Provincial Health Authority

    The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is the regulatory body for all nurses in the province. The mandate of the College is to protect the public through regulation of the nursing profession in accordance with the Nurses Act. This…

  • Nurse Practitioner Authority to Prescribe Methadone for Analgesia

    On October 20, 2017, Methadone was designated by CRNNL Council 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 specific client. NPs…

  • Nurse Practitioner Authority to Prescribe Buprenorphine

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

  • 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…

  • 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…