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Newfoundland & Labrador nursing continuing competence requirements

Nurses must demonstrate continuing competence and meet the applicable registration requirements. The RN regulator uses a continuing-competence framework rather than a simple U.S.-style fixed CE-hour requirement.

What the board publishes
Verified Sep 15, 2026
Renewal period
Annual renewal.
RN requirement
No fixed CE-hour requirement identified. RN continuing competence is addressed through the regulator's continuing competence requirements.
RPN / LPN requirement
No fixed CE-hour requirement identified. LPN continuing competence is regulated separately by CLPNNL.
Mandatory topics
RN: No blanket mandatory CE course/hour requirement identified. LPN: Must follow CLPNNL's continuing-competence requirements. Action: Do not create a mandatory Fast CE course unless the applicable regulator specifically identifies one.
Required courses
RN: No blanket mandatory CE course/hour requirement identified. LPN: Must follow CLPNNL's continuing-competence requirements. Action: Do not create a mandatory Fast CE course unless the applicable regulator specifically identifies one.
Good to know
Nurses must demonstrate continuing competence and meet the applicable registration requirements. The RN regulator uses a continuing-competence framework rather than a simple U.S.-style fixed CE-hour requirement.

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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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