In Nova Scotia, dual licensure is permitted by law. However, as a regulator, we do not support this practice and do not recommend that nurses practise concurrently as LPNs and RNs.
In a nurse’s work environment, dual licensure can create role confusion, accountability/liability issues for nurses and their employers and can potentially impact the quality of care provided to Nova Scotians.
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