How to Navigate the new NL College of Nurses Website 

The Newfoundland & Labrador College of Nurses has a brand-new website—and in this episode of The College Connection Podcast, we’re giving you a complete guided tour.

Join hosts Kelly Kean, Michelle Carpenter, and Wanda Squires as they walk you through the website step by step, highlighting the features, tools, and resources designed to make it easier than ever for nurses and the public to find the information they need.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

✔️ Navigate the website with confidence

✔️ Find registration and licensing information

✔️ Access standards, practice resources, and guidance documents

✔️ Locate complaints and conduct information

✔️ Search for news, notices, and important updates

✔️ Find the answers you’re looking for—quickly and easily

Whether you’re a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, a nursing student, employer, or member of the public, this episode will help you get the most from the College’s new online experience.

🌐 Explore the website: https://nlcn.ca

🎙️ The College Connection Podcast brings you conversations, updates, and insights about nursing regulation in Newfoundland and Labrador, keeping you informed about the work of the NL College of Nurses and the issues that matter most to the nursing profession and the public.

If you found this episode helpful, be sure to like, subscribe, and share so you never miss future episodes.

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ALL NEW! 

Join hosts Kelly Kean, Wanda Squires, and Michelle Carpenter as they sit down with Lynn Power, CEO/Registrar, and Wanda Wadman, Deputy Registrar, to discuss one of the most significant milestones in nursing regulation in Newfoundland and Labrador—the establishment of the NL College of Nurses.

In this episode, you’ll learn how the former College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL) came together to form a single, modern nursing regulator, and what has happened since the merger to integrate programs, policies, processes, and services while continuing to fulfill the College’s mandate of protecting the public.

The conversation also explores the upcoming Board elections, including what’s new under the Nurses Act, the Board positions available, who is eligible to run, what serving on the Board involves, and how nurses can play an important role in the governance and strategic direction of the NL College of Nurses.

Whether you’re interested in learning more about the College’s evolution, the work taking place following the merger, or considering putting your name forward for the Board, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of nursing regulation in Newfoundland and Labrador.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe to the College Connection Podcast so you never miss an episode.

Resources:

🌐 Learn more about the NL College of Nurses: https://nlcn.ca

🗳️ Learn more about Board elections and governance: https://nlcn.ca/about-us/board/

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⭐️ Season 5 Finale: Merger Update & The Role of Governance in Regulation

This special season finale of The College Connection Podcast brings together two influential voices in nursing regulation: Tonya Ryan, Chair of CRNNL Council, and Chris Janes, Chair of the CLPNNL Board. Join hosts Kelly Kean and Wanda Squires as they explore how governance shapes the profession—and what nurses can expect as the CRNNL and CLPNNL officially move toward one unified college.

Hear exclusive updates on:

• The progress of the merger

• Key leadership announcements

• What the governance of the NL College of Nurses will look like in 2026

Don’t miss this important conversation as we wrap up Season 5 with insight, clarity, and a look ahead at what’s next for nurses across Newfoundland and Labrador.

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In this episode of The College Connection Podcast, we chat with Brenda Carroll, Director of Professional Conduct Review at the College of Registered Nurses, to discuss one of the most critical aspects of nursing practice: documentation.

Brenda offers insights into why clear, timely, and accurate documentation is not just a professional obligation—but also a nurse’s strongest protection in the event of a complaint or investigation. From real-world examples to common documentation pitfalls, this episode empowers RNs with practical advice to ensure their records reflect safe, ethical, and competent care.

Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned RN, this is a must-listen episode that reinforces a fundamental truth: if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen.

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Honest, Open, and Transparent. In our latest episode, our hosts sit down with Collette Smith, Senior Director of Recruitment & Retention at NL Health Services, to discuss the pressing issue of nursing retention in Newfoundland and Labrador. In this timely conversation we dive deep into:

• The frontline reality, how NLHS acknowledges heavy patient loads, frequent overtime, burnout, and moral distress are affecting nurses.

• The shift from recruitment to retention: Rather than relying solely on travel nurses, NLHS is investing in keeping its current workforce engaged and supported .

• Innovative strategies: Learning about flexible scheduling, mentorship programs, compassionate leadership training (including the EXTRA Fellow initiatives), and capacity management tools NLHS is implementing to enhance work–life balance .

• Empowering nurses’ voices: how NLHS is actively listening to frontline nurses—through moral community-building, inclusion in decision-making, and formal leadership development—to shape policies that support their wellbeing .

Tune in to hear how NLHS is tackling nurse retention from multiple angles—emotional, ethical, and operational. Whether you’re a healthcare leader, practitioner, or advocator, this episode offers valuable perspectives on creating a sustainable and supportive nursing environment in Newfoundland and Labrador

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In this special episode of The College Connection Podcast, we sit down with guest and cohost Kelly Kean to explore the newly released Code of Professional Conduct for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in Newfoundland and Labrador, which takes effect on June 1, 2025. Kelly shares the background behind this important regulatory document, offers key highlights from the new Code, and underscores what it means for safe, competent, and ethical nursing practice.

Tune in as we break down the six guiding principles, how they support professional decision-making, and the resources available to help nurses across the province integrate the Code into everyday practice.

Whether you’re a frontline nurse, educator, policy leader, or health partner, this episode offers essential information on this fundamental regulatory document. 

For more information, visit CRNNL.ca or contact the Practice Team at [email protected].

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