Professional Standard

  • Nurse Practitioner Standards of Practice

    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 self-regulation of the nursing profession in accordance with the Nurses Act 2025. The…

  • 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).…

  • Code of Professional Conduct

    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. The…

  • FAQ – Code of Professional Conduct

    What is the Code of Professional Conduct? The Code of Professional Conduct (Code) is a professional standard which describes the foundational accountabilities that all Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have to clients, employers, colleagues, and the public. The…