Practice Consultation Trends

Prospective nursing students inquired about entry-level nursing programs and their program approval status.

Did you know? CNNB approves entry-to-practice RN and NP nursing programs in New Brunswick. Graduates of programs with preliminary approval, approved, or approved with conditions are eligible to apply for registration with CNNB. For more information, see: Approved Nursing Programs and Standards for Nursing Education & Program Review.

RNs and NPs inquired about requirements for practicing in medical aesthetics.

Did you know? All RNs/NPs involved in a non-clinical role, an emerging field of nursing practice, functioning as an independent contractor or within the private sector, or affiliated with or operating an autonomous practice must submit an assessment of practice to determine if the proposed practice is considered nursing. For more information: Recognition of Nursing Practice and Self-Employed Practice Toolkit.

RNs/NPs inquired about specific interventions or activities being within their scope of practice.

Did you know? Scope of practice is determined by several key factors including: professional scope of practice, scope of employment, individual competence, and client needs. Each RN/NP is responsible for using professional judgment to decide whether to perform a specific activity, task, procedure, role or intervention. Even if an activity falls within the legislated scope of practice, it does not automatically mean the RN/NP should perform it. For more information, see the Practice Guideline: Scope of Practice.

RNs inquired about the Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and why they are no longer accessible.

Did you know? Effective June 1, 2026, CNNB adopted a Code of Conduct for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners that replaced the Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses. The Code of Conduct describes the behaviour and conduct that RNs/NPs are required to uphold when practising nursing in New Brunswick or providing nursing services to clients in the province. For more information: Code of Conduct for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners.

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