The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) is the regulatory body for nursing in Nova Scotia.
The Nursing Act gives NSCN the privilege and responsibility to serve the public by regulating all nurses in Nova Scotia.
We help to protect the public and maintain their trust by ensuring that nurses meet expected standards of learning, competence, health and conduct. This includes:
- Licensing qualified nurses to practise in Nova Scotia
- Setting standards for nursing practice and ethics
- Approving nursing education programs
- Supporting nurses in their continuous learning
- Addressing concerns about nursing practice
Our regulatory approach is grounded in a commitment to a safe, ethical, competent and compassionate nursing profession. We strive to engage in regulation that is relevant to our communities’ needs and the practical reality of nursing practice.
Your Voice Helps Us Regulate
We believe in the importance of understanding the needs of the public we serve. Your input helps shape our work—keeping us focused on new and better ways to regulate nursing.
Who We Work With
As partners in the healthcare community, we collaborate with many groups to keep Nova Scotians safe. We work with the public, nurses, employers, educators, unions, government, regulators, associations, and nursing groups.
We value the experience each of you brings. And we believe that by working together, we can meet our goals in a way that benefits everyone.