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This self-learning resource is based on the document published by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia in 2011 that replaces the previous document Standards for Nursing Practice published in 2003. This module has been developed to familiarize registered nurses working in Nova Scotia with the Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses which are effective as of January 16, 2012.
Social Media position statement
To communicate the CRNNS' regulatory expectations for RNs and the benefits and risks of using social media.
The Registered Nurses' Duty to Report practice guideline
Designed to help RNs understand their legal and ethical responsibilities and to offer guidance should RNs encounter these challenging situations in their practice setting.
Registered Nurses First Assistant Role policy statement
The RNFA is an expanded role for operating room (perioperative) nurses, which has evolved, and continues to evolve. More new documents ...
The College is pleased to launch the new Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses - a guide to the professional knowledge, skills and judgment needed to practise as a registered nurse in Nova Scotia. Read more...
New Nurse Practitioner Standards of Practice are also now in effect. In Nova Scotia, nurse practitioners are required to adhere to both the Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and the Nurse Practitioner Standards of Practice. Read more...

In December 2011, it was announced that the National Council of State Boards of Nursing had been selected to partner in the development of a new state-of-the-art, computer-adaptive RN entry exam to be introduced in 2015. Read more...
A Q & A was posted in December 2011, and based on member feedback a Version 2 of the Q & A has now been posted.
New Computer-Adaptive Exam in the Works: Q & A Version 2
New Computer-Adaptive Exam in the Works: Q & A Version 1
The College is pleased to honour eleven registered nurses who received the College's Excellence in Nursing Awards.
The deadline for receipt of College awards will now be the first business day in February, instead of the first business day in March. The deadline for the 2013 awards will be Friday, February 1, 2013.
If you would like to order a printed copy of the 2011 Annual Report please contact the College.