Nova Scotia nursing continuing competence requirements
Every nurse in Nova Scotia must complete the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) every year, regardless of employment status. The 2026 CCP audit is paused, but nurses are still required to participate in the CCP. (nscn.ca)
- Renewal period
- Annual renewal. Nurses must renew their licence each year. (nscn.ca)
- RN requirement
- No fixed CE-hour requirement.
- RPN / LPN requirement
- No fixed CE-hour requirement.
- Mandatory topics
- RN/LPN: CCP requires self-assessment, a professional growth plan, learning activities and reflection/evaluation. There is no general fixed number of CE contact hours. (nscn.ca)
- Required courses
- RN/LPN: CCP requires self-assessment, a professional growth plan, learning activities and reflection/evaluation. There is no general fixed number of CE contact hours. (nscn.ca)
- Good to know
- Every nurse in Nova Scotia must complete the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) every year, regardless of employment status. The 2026 CCP audit is paused, but nurses are still required to participate in the CCP. (nscn.ca)
Using our courses in Canada
Canadian colleges generally accept self-directed learning that is relevant to your practice. Every course you finish here gives you a dated certificate with contact hours, kept in your account for seven years so you can attach it to your continuing competence record or an audit request.
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