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Glossary

  • Entry-to-practice competencies

    The entry-to-practice competencies outline the proficiencies required for entry-level (newly registered) nurses to provide safe, competent, compassionate and ethical nursing care in a variety of practice settings, upon initial and ongoing registration with NANB. The competencies also serve as a guide for curriculum development for schools, and for public and employer awareness of practice expectations for entry-level nurses. RNs and NPs have their own entry-to-practice competencies supported by NANB documents.