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NSCN Supports New National Interjurisdictional Nurse Licensure Initiative

NSCN is collaborating with other Canadian nursing regulators to enhance labour mobility in Canada through the Interjurisdictional Nurse Licensure (INL) initiative.

NSCN Newsletter: Licence Renewal Opening Soon, Registration Open for Upcoming Workshop and More

Our 79th newsletter was released on July 24, 2025.

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NSCN Launches new Regulatory Guiding Principles

Regulatory Guiding Principles rooted in the philosophy of right-touch regulation have been developed to support the application of right-touch regulation and shape the future of NSCN’s work.

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Entry-Level Nursing Competencies Survey for LPNs and RNs

LPNs and RNs are invited to share their insights by completing a short survey on the Entry-Level Competencies.

NSCN Newsletter: NSCN's 6th Anniversary, Launch of Nursys Canada, and More

Our 78th newsletter was released on June 26, 2025.

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Update on Transition to the Regulated Health Professions Act and Amalgamation with the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia

All health profession regulators in the province are required to transition to the Regulation Health Professions Act (RHPA), which includes the amalgamation between NSCN and MRCNS.

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