Registered nurses holding a licence to practise nursing in Nova Scotia receive liability protection through the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS^®).  

The Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS^®) is a non-profit society, owned and operated by nurses for nurses, that offers legal liability protection related to nursing practice to eligible registered nurses, by providing information, education, and financial and legal assistance. For more information visit www.cnps.ca.