Explore Practice Support Tools

We have developed practice support tools to support registrants in providing safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical care. The practice supports tools are frequently changed or updated to ensure they reflect the most up-to-date practice guidance. These changes or updates may occur without notice. Please refer to the below resources for the current versions. 

Practice Topics

Our practice support tools are organized alphabetically by topic. Click on a topic that interests you to access a variety of helpful tools on the topic, such as practice tools, Q&As and more. Some topics also include designation-specific tools relevant to the registrants’ practice setting.  Search by keyword or browse the topics below.

Disclaimer:

Effective June 30th, the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) was formed as a multi-profession regulator, replacing the former Nova Scotia College of Nursing and the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia. We appreciate your patience as we update our systems, processes, documents, and website to align with our new name and legislation. 

A - C

Assignment and Delegation
Authorizing Mechanisms
Cannabis
Care Plan
Code of Ethics
Complementary and Alternative Health Care
Confidentiality and Privacy

D - H

Harm Reduction
Documentation
Duty to Provide Care
Duty to Report
Entry-Level Competencies
Fitness to Practise
Glossary

I - M

New Nurse Practitioner Regulatory Model
Immunization
Medication
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

N - P

Other Legislation and Regulations
Problematic Substance Use
Professional Boundaries
Professional Practice
Professional Presence

Q - S

RN Prescribing
Scope of Practice
Self-Employment
Self-Regulation
Sexual Misconduct
Standards of Practice
Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs)

T - Z

Transition to Practice
Updating Authorized Prescriber Employer Contact Information
Technology
Volunteerism

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