College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia

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I am a Licensed Practial Nurse

 

 I am a Licensed Practical Nurse.  I have core nursing knowledge to independently care for clients with an established plan of care.  Licensed Practical Nurses are an integral part of the health care team; accountable to provide safe, competent, ethical and compassionate health care to you, your family, and your community.

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Practice Guideline: Self Employment

Mandatory Competencies: Medication Administration and Health Assessment - Required in 150 days! (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. Register early for courses as they may be cancelled if enrollement is low!

Welcome to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia (CLPNNS) – your online source for information about the profession. We are dedicated to the well being of all Nova Scotians – today and for generations to come – through the continued delivery of exceptional regulatory services that promote safer ethical and competent nursing services. Every day, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) work collaboratively to provide exceptional care where needed and promote the benefits of health lifestyles to thousands of individuals and families throughout our province. As the regulatory body for our profession we meet their standards of professionalism and performance in any context of practice. We invite you to learn more about the CLPNNS, current LPN regulations and registration, the latest news on our organization and how to become an LPN as a career choice.