The President of the Nova Scotia Nurses Union is pleasedthat Registered Psychiatric Nurses will soon be able to practise in Nova Scotia.
The province recently announced Nursing Regulations under the Nursing Act have been amended to enable registration and licensing, and establish the framework and scope of practice for these professionals.

Nova Scotia Nurses Union President Janet Hazelton (Nova Scotia Nurses Union photo)
Antigonish native and St. FX graduate Janet Hazelton says it’s good news
Nova Scotia Health will begin recruiting RPN’s in January

