New Information

New CLPNNS Web Site Sections

There have been some additions to the college website.

Please check out the NEW Practice Memo/Update Section and the NEW YOU ASKED US! Section. Also, new entry level competencies have been developed for 2012. Please check out the Continuing Competence Section for more information

NSCC - LPN Perioperative Program Scheduled for November 2011

The Nova Scotia Community College - Waterfront Campus in collaboration with RNPDC is offering a Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Perioperative program beginning in the fall semester.

LPN Perioperative is a post-graduate program. It provides licensed practical nurses with the specialized knowledge and skill development needed to work in an operating room, ambulatory surgery centre, free-standing clinic or other Perioperative settings.

The program begins November 17, 2011 and runs for 20 weeks (including 8 weeks of clinical).

Two important deadlines to keep in mind are:
Application Deadline - July 22, 2011
Payment Deadline - October 17, 2011

Download the information sheet for additional information (PDF format).

English Language Benchmark Tests

CLPNNS has moved to adopt English Language Benchmark Tests and Scores,
in keeping with other provincial and national nursing regulatory bodies.

Effective 1 Jan 2011, CLPNNS will only accept the following Tests to
demonstrate fluency in English , CELBAN and IELTS. For more information
regarding the acceptable scores check out the IEN Registration section.

Standards of Practice and Competencies for Perioperative Licensed Practical Nurses (CCPNR, 2010)

The Canadian Council of Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) announces the release of Standards of Practice and Competencies for Perioperative Licensed Practical Nurses (CCPNR, 2010).

Standards of Practice and Competencies for Perioperative Licensed Practical Nurses is available from the CCPNR at www.ccpnr.ca.

Download more information about the Standards (PDF Format).

New Registrants - Internationally Educated Nurses

Effective 1 August 2009, applicants who have been educated in nursing outside of Canada will be required to undergo a credential evaluation as part of the registration process. CLPNNS has partnered with World Education Services (WES) to provide this service to applicants through their secure online service center.

WES evaluation reports provide CLPNNS with an accurate and objective representation of the academic history of an international candidate.

To learn more about WES, go to http://www.wes.org/ca/jobSeekers/certification.asp.

Competency Profile Book

Effective May 1, 2009 all new registrants to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia must purchase a Competency Profile Book at an additional cost of $25.00 prior to receipt of your LPN license.

Minister of Health Launches New E-Learning Program for Nurses

Nova Scotia to Launch E-Learning Program for Nurses

An e-learning program will give Nova Scotia nurses easier access to ongoing training no matter where they're located in the province.

Health Minister Chris d'Entremont says the program will support the province's efforts to improve the quality of work life for Nova Scotia nurses and help recruit and retain nurses in rural areas.

The program will be tested in the South Shore District Health Authority for two months starting in May and will be rolled out to nurses across the province over the next couple of years.

More information on nursing in Nova Scotia is available on the website at www.healthteamnovascotia.ca/nurses/nurses.html .

The full version of this press release is available in a plain text document.

Pre Recorded Telehealth Sessions Open to LPNs

Continuing Education Telehealth Sessions (open to LPNs) have now been posted. Get more details on our Telehealth Sessions page.

Today's Nurses Brochure

Learn more about the three categories of nurses in Nova Scotia: licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), and nurse practitioners (NPs).

Download the English Brochure in PDF format. (190 kb).
Download the French Brochure in PDF format. (183 kb).
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Canadian Network of National Associations of Regulators (CNNAR)

The Canadian Network of National Associations of Regulators (CNNAR) is the federation of national organizations whose provincial and territorial members are identified in legislation as responsible for protection of the public through the self-regulation of professions and occupations. We represent over 450,000 individuals across Canada. For more information on who were are and what we do, go to the CNNAR web site.

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