College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia

Mandatory Competencies: Medication Administration and Health Assessment

REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 31 2013

LPNs who do not complete the necessary post-graduate competency education by October 31 2013 will not qualify for an Active Practicing License for 2014.

Information about the mandatory requirements: Download the revised practice memo in PDF format: Mandatory Education/Competency Requirements: Medication Administration and Physical Assessment

Medication Self Assessment Document

Download the Medication Self Assessment document in PDF format on the Professional Development Links page.

Tuition Reimbursement Practice Memo

October 2011 Tuition Reimbursement Practice Memo
Tuition Reimbursement in PDF format (886 kb)

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