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Glossary

  • Self‐regulation

    In general, there are two ways a profession can be regulated: one is by the profession itself which is self‐regulation and the other is directly by government. Self‐ regulation recognizes that the nursing profession is best qualified to determine the standards for nursing education and practice which are required to ensure the public receives safe, competent, compassionate and ethical care. NANB receives its regulatory authority from the New Brunswick government through the Nurses Act.