OIC Number: 2018 - 6

Date of Order: Jan 16, 2018

Statute: Regulated Health Professions Network Act

OIC Text: The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated December 12, 2017, and pursuant to

Section 18 of

Chapter 48 of the Acts of 2012, the Regulated Health Professions Network Act and

Section 3 of the Regulated Health Professions Network Regulations , N.S. Reg. 61/2014 made by the Council of the Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2014-150 dated April 22, 2014, is pleased, effective on or after January 16, 2018, to: (

a) modify the scope of practice of a registered nurse to include the recommendation, administration and provision of naloxone; and (

b) modify the scope of practice of a licensed practical nurse to include the independent recommendation, administration and provision of naloxone.

Department(s): Health and Wellness