News
Renewal for nurses opening next week
Renewal for nurses opens September 2nd. All nurses must renew their licence to be legally entitled to practice on November 1st, 2026. Ensure you know your NSNMR portal login to be able apply for renewal.
The renewal period for midwives will be in February.
Learn more about renewal for nurses.
Practice Support
New tools added for midwives:
Professional Practice Bulletin (New)
NSNMR’s new ‘Professional Practice Bulletin for Midwives’ outlines key legislative and regulatory changes under the RHPA and provides guidance on scope of practice, prescribing, and other important topics.
Decision Support Tool (New)
This tool helps guide decision-making about client care while recognizing the importance of individual competence and workplace readiness.
Using Artificial Intelligence: practice support tool for nurses
Review key concepts related to privacy and confidentiality, informed consent, and bias, to consider and be aware of before using AI as a nurse.
Upcoming Education Workshops
Foundations for Success: Regulatory Guidance for New Practicing Nurses, Preceptors, Mentors, and Orientation Leaders
This fall, we are offering a new free, in-person workshop to support nurses beginning practice in Nova Scotia, their preceptors, mentors and orientation leaders. Learn more and register for either session below.
Webinar for Midwives
On Tuesday, September 22, NSNMR will be holding a webinar specifically for midwives. Learn more about the legislative changes and what they mean for your midwifery practice.
Submit your question(s) in advance and stay tuned for more information.
NSNMR is hiring. Join our team!
NSNMR is currently hiring two senior positions to join our team:
- Senior Director, Corporate Services
- Director, Standards and Guidance and Education Program Approval
If you or someone you know may be interested, we invite you to find more information about these opportunities.
