Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)

The public trusts that nurses practice with public interest as their priority and it is the role of NSCN to ensure that practice in the public interest is maintained. As the regulatory body, we issue licenses to qualified LPNs, RNs and NPs practicing in Nova Scotia, set the nursing practice standards, support nurses to uphold the standards, approve nursing education programs, enhance the continuing competence of nurses, and address complaints received about nursing practice. We are the safeguard that ensures the public that all nurses in Nova Scotia have the education and skills they need to care for people safely, competently, ethically and compassionately.