On June 2, 2025, the LPN, RN and RPN scope of practice documents were rescinded, and the content transitioned to practice standards and learning resources.
Important information!
We've been getting questions—here are the answers.
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How have the standards changed?
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The standards
have not changed. There were
no changes and
no additions made to the scope of practice requirements, or to the limits & conditions in the transition of the scope documents into practice standards.
Where are the limits and conditions from the previous scope documents?
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The limits & conditions are at the end of the practice standards: Content relating to the nursing regulations is in the Limits & Conditions sections of the
Acting within Autonomous Scope of Practice and
Acting with Client-specific Orders practice standards.
What about the rest of the content?
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We've put it into learning modules: We have four amazing new learning modules that include all the information. Remember that as a nurse, you are responsible and accountable know about your regulations and what you are allowed to perform (or not to perform). The modules are interactive and engaging. Check them out below!
I hear there are new regulations coming. What's that about?
That is correct! Government has announced the
Health Professions and Occupations Act will come into effect April 1, 2026. At the same time, the existing nursing regulations will be replaced by a new
Nurses and Midwives Regulation and complemented by some new regulations. We have created dedicated resource pages for this work:
Do I need to start making changes to my practice?
No. In the same way that practice didn't change when we rescinded the scope documents, the new regulations
do not set out changes to nursing practice. The changes are to the format and location of regulations. For example, a new
Regulated Health Practitioners Regulation lists restricted activities that can be performed by health professionals. This listing is intended to help the public understand the restricted activities health professionals are authorized to perform.
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Practice standards and learning resources
Learning modules