Consultation Overview
NSCN plans to introduce the 2022-2027 Entry-level Competencies of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses on January 1, 2022. As a result, the NSCN Board had to amend By-Law Part VII, Section 28(8): Code of Ethics, Standards and Competencies to adopt and reflect the new entry-level competencies in Nova Scotia. The consultation occured from March 1- March 30, 2021.
Consultation Participation and Response
We requested feedback via email from the public, registrants and others through a public consultation. While we did not receive feedback on the amended by-law, the 2022-2027 Entry-Level Competencies for LPNs itself received extensive feedback both provincially and nationally.
Next Steps/Conclusion
The amended by-law was approved by the NSCN Board on April 22, 2021 and the 2022-2027 Entry-level Competencies for Licensed Practical Nurses in Canada will come into affect in Nova Scotia on January 1, 2022.
