Practice Resources
The College regularly develops and publishes practice resources that provide regulatory guidance on specific topics. These documents clarify expectations, outline requirements, and help ensure that nursing practice aligns with established standards. They are intended to promote consistent, safe, and accountable care across the profession.
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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),…
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Advanced Footcare
This document outlines practice expectations for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and nurse practitioners (NPs) whose practice includes…
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Advertising Nursing Services
Nurses who are self-employed, advertise nursing services to promote their business, and inform consumers of available options. Advertising includes any…
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Care Directives Pre-Printed Orders
The purpose of this document is to outline the practice expectations for nurses implementing care (medical) directives or preprinted orders…
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Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
Foreward The Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) is committed to collaborate on regulatory practices at a national level…
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Code of Professional Conduct
The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is the regulatory body for all nurses in the province. The mandate of…
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Commitment To Professionalism
Professionalism is demonstrated in practice when nurses adhere to the expectations of practice and the ethical principles of the profession.…
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Considerations for Determining Assignment of Care
The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses has the legislated authority to set the scope of practice for nurses in…
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Continuing Competency Framework
Introduction The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is the regulatory body for all nurses. The College’s mandate is to…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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Documentation Principles
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is the regulatory body for nurses with a mandate…
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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…
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Ending the Therapeutic Nurse Practitioner Client Relationship
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have a professional obligation to provide safe, competent, and ethical care for clients and to establish therapeutic…