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of Health Government of Nunavut June 2022  \nTable of Contents  \nExecutive Summary .................................................................................................................... 3  \nConsultation Process .................................................................................................................4  \nSummary of Findings by Key Themes....................................................................................... 4  \nOne Regulatory Framework ....................................................................................................... 4  \nScope of Practice ........................................................................................................................ 4  \nCode of Ethics and Standards of Practice ................................................................................ 5  \nContinuing Competence Program ............................................................................................. 6  \nTelehealth .................................................................................................................................... 6  \nRN Prescribing and Test Ordering in Nunavut ......................................................................... 6  \nModernization of Professional Conduct Provisions ................................................................. 7  \nInuit Societal Values ................................................................................................................... 7  \nConclusion .................................................................................................................................. 8  \nExecutive Summary  \nThe regulation of the nursing profession 1 has a long history in Nunavut (previously Northwest Territories (NWT)), as the Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut2 (RNANTNU) was established in 1975. The regulation of the professions has advanced significantly since then.  \nRegistered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are currently regulated in Nunavut under the Nursing Act, S. Nu.2008, c. 18, s.60, which establishes RNANTNU as the regulatory body for RNs and NPs. Nunavut’s Nursing Act refers directly to the NWT Nursing Profession Act, as the Government of Nunavut (GN) adopted the Act from NWT when Nunavut was created in 1999. As both Nunavut and the NWT governments follow the same legislation, RNANTNU functions in both territories, using the same policies and bylaws that are recognized in both jurisdictions.  \nCurrently, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) are not regulated under Nunavut’s Nursing Act. LPNs are registered through the Department of Health (Health) and are regulated under the Licensed Practical Nurses Act (S. Nu.2010, c.25) . RPNs practicing in Nunavut are registered in other jurisdictions in Canada. Each nursing profession has a distinct role in the health care system. However, there is joint interest in creating consistent regulations of the nursing professions. This can be achieved through amending the Nursing Act to include LPNsand RPNs under a single regulatory framework. Establishing one nursing regulator would provide an enhanced, consistent, efficient, and collaborative approach to nursing regulation. Each category of nurse – RNs, NPs, LPNs, and RPNs – would remain distinct as they are now with their own unique roles within the nursing profession.  \nThese proposed amendments to the Nursing Act are consistent with Inuit Societal Values (ISV), including:  \n• Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq (working together for a common cause), reviewing the Nursing Act would result in a streamlined administrative process and better care for Nunavummiut.  \n• Having one regulator for all nursing professions in Nunavut would reduce the territory’s reliance on nursing reg","cbCaiozwbFHSv8kJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiozwbFHSv8kJ","pdf",295932,"English","# Executive Summary\n## Consultation Process\n## Summary of Findings by Key Themes\n### One Regulatory Framework\n### Scope of Practice\n### Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice\n### Continuing Competence Program\n### Telehealth\n### RN Prescribing and Test Ordering in Nunavut\n### Modernization of Professional Conduct Provisions\n### Inuit Societal Values\n# Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of the proposed amendments to the Nunavut Nursing Act?\",\"answer\":\"To amend the Nursing Act to create a single regulatory framework that includes LPNs and RPNs alongside RNs and NPs, enabling a more consistent and collaborative approach to nursing regulation.\"},{\"question\":\"How are RNs and NPs regulated in Nunavut currently?\",\"answer\":\"RNs and NPs are regulated under Nunavut’s Nursing Act, which establishes RNANTNU as the regulatory body, using the same policies and bylaws recognized across both Nunavut and the former NWT.\"},{\"question\":\"How was public and stakeholder consultation conducted for the amendments?\",\"answer\":\"A Discussion Paper was shared with nursing professionals, employers, health care stakeholders, and regulatory organizations from August 20, 2021 to September 18, 2021, and was then made available for public consultations from March 18, 2022 to April 14, 2022.\"}]","Amendments to the Nunavut Nursing Act - What We Heard Report | PDF",1790734183]