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English Language Proficiency Policy Updated to Include Occupational English Test (OET) and the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

NSCN has updated our English language proficiency policy to include the Occupational English Test (OET) and the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic as a way for applicants to demonstrate their English language proficiency.

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Direct International Registration and Licensing (DIRL) Project Evaluation Report Now Available

This second interim project evaluation report highlights a summary of survey results between November 2023 to April 2024 to support the evaluation of NSCN’s expedited registration and licensure process.

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Message from the NSCN Board

NSCN Board Engages Search Firm for CEO and Registrar Successor

NSCN Newsletter: 5th Anniversary, Annual Meeting Q&A Resource and More

Our 66th newsletter was released on June 27, 2024.

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NS Department of Health and Wellness Seeking Nurses Who Did Not Renew 2023/2024 Licence to Participate in Interview

The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness is conducting a series of semi-structured interviews with nurses who did not renew their registration and licensure for the 2023/2024 year to better understand why they made that choice.

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Save the Date for NSCN's Supporting Professional Practice in Nursing Workshop in Cape Breton

Save the date on September 27, 2024 for NSCN's Supporting Professional Practice in Nursing Workshop in Sydney, Cape Breton.

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