Licensed Practical Nurses Regulations

3. 1. The requirements and qualifications for a licence to practice as a practical nurse are

      1. completion of an application form that may be obtained from the College;

      2. proficiency in the English language that may be shown by oral interview or the passing of the Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 550;

      3. payment of the fees set by the College;

      4. within 5 years before the date of application, successful completion of a basic practical nurse program of education or its equivalent or a refresher program for practical nurses, as approved by the College;

      5. for applicants who have successfully completed a basic practical nurse program of education or its equivalent as approved by the College

         1. within the province after May 15, 1984, or

         2. outside the province,

         Proof of successful completion of a licensing or registering examination for practical nurses as approved by the College;

      6. for applicants who are licensed practical nurses or registered nursing assistants in a jurisdiction other than this province before the date of application,

         1. proof of that licensure or registration in good standing or of eligibility for renewal of licensure or registration in that jurisdiction,

         2. satisfactory completion of an assessment and evaluation of credentials and work history, and
             

         3. proof that the applicant has worked as a licensed practical nurse or registered nursing assistant for

            1. at least 60 days in the 2 years immediately preceding the licensing year for which the application is submitted, or
                

            2. at least 150 days in the 5 years immediately preceding the licensing year for which the application is submitted; and
                

      7. the provision of evidence of good character satisfactory to the College.

   2. Not withstanding paragraph 3(1)(e), the Registrar of Licensed Practical Nurses may issue a non-renewable temporary licence for a period not exceeding 8 weeks following the first writing of the licensing exam to an applicant who has met the other requirements of this section respecting licensure or in other circumstances considered appropriate by the College.

4. A person who meets the requirements of section 3 may be granted a license to practise as a practical nurse and that licence shall be effective from the date of issue until March 31, in a year.

5. 1. The registrar may renew the licence of a practical nurse who applies for renewal and pays the set fee if the practical nurse has
       

      1. within the previous 5 years, successfully completed a basic practical nurse program of education or its equivalent or a refresher program for practical nurses, as approved by the College;

      2. worked as a licensed practical nurse for at least 60 days in the 2 years immediately preceding the licensing year for which renewal is sought;

      3. worked as a licensed practical nurse for at least 150 days in the 5 years immediately preceding the licensing year for which renewal is sought; or

      4. acted as registrar of the College within the previous 5 years and has successfully completed a basic practical nurse program of education or its equivalent as approved by the College.

   2. A licence shall expire on March 31 in a year, and where a person satisfies the requirements of subsection (1) the registrar may renew the licence and that licence shall

      1. if renewed on April 1 in a year, be valid for a year and shall expire on March 31 in a year; or
          

      2. if renewed after April 1 in a year, be valid from the date of renewal and shall expire on March 31 in a year.

   3. The Registrar of Licensed Practical Nurses may remove from the register the name of a licensed practical nurse who has not paid in full the required registration fee including any arrears by March 31 of the current registration year.

6. 1. A practical nurse who has held a licence from the College which has been cancelled as a result of disciplinary action by the College may apply for reinstatement 5 years after the cancellation with the approval of the College and may be reinstated subject to those terms and conditions that the College may set.

   2. A licensed practical nurse whose licence has been suspended as a result of disciplinary action by the College may be reinstated, subject to the payment of all appropriate fees upon the expiration of the period of suspension and the satisfactory fulfilment of any conditions of reinstatement which may have been set by the College at the time of suspension of the licence.

   3. A licensed practical nurse whose name has been removed from the register for failure to meet the requirements of section 5 may be reinstated

      1. by submitting a completed application for reinstatement form;

      2. by paying a reinstatement fee set by the College and all outstanding registration fees, including any arrears; and

      3. if required by the College, by providing evidence of good character satisfactory to the College.

   4. A practical nurse whose licence in the province has lapsed while he or she has maintained licensure or registration in another jurisdiction may apply for reinstatement of licensure, and the time worked in the other jurisdiction may count towards the time requirement in section 5 provided that the time was worked as required by that section.