Virtual Nursing Licensure Requirements
Effective April 15, 2026, the NL College of Nurses received new legislation from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador which included updated licensure requirements for virtual care. Under the new legislation, nurses may provide virtual care to NL clients for up to 90 days per licensure year without holding an NL practising licence, provided they:
- Notify the College of their intention to provide virtual care to NL clients.
- Hold an equivalent practising licence in good standing in another Canadian province or territory.
- Maintain professional liability protection that meets College requirements.
- Are not physically located in NL while providing virtual care.
The 90-day allowance applies during the College’s licensure year, which runs from April 1 to March 31. Nurses who exceed the 90-day limit must obtain a NL practising licence to continue to provide virtual care to NL clients.
The College is currently updating its virtual care licensure requirements, including the development of an online notification process. Further updates will be posted as they become available.
To notify the College of your intent to provide virtual care to NL clients, or if you have questions about the virtual care licensure requirements, email registration@nlcn.ca. All notifications are being tracked, and updates will be provided as the process is finalized.