Practice Guideline

  • Virtual Nursing Licensure Requirements

    The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is the regulatory body for nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). The primary mandate of the College is public protection. The College achieves this by ensuring that nurses meet the requirements for registration…

  • Transition To Practice

    This document outlines the of Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses’ position that structured transition to practice programs or processes foster the safe integration and retention of newly licensed nurses into nursing or psychiatric nursing practice in the interest of…

  • Social Media And Networking Platforms

    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. Nurses…

  • 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…

  • FAQ – Registered Psychiatric Nurse

    What is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)? An RPN is an autonomous professional who works collaboratively with clients and other health care team members to coordinate health care and provide client-centred services to individuals, families, groups, and communities. RPNs focus…

  • 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…

  • 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…