Welcome to the College Connection Podcast!
This podcast is presented by the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland & Labrador and features a series of Regulatory-focused, information and education sessions for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in our province.
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Welcome to the College Connection Podcast!
This podcast is presented by the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland & Labrador and features a series of Regulatory-focused, information and education sessions for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in our province.
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⭐️ Season 5 Finale: Merger Update & The Role of Governance in Regulation
This special season finale of The College Connection Podcast brings together two influential voices in nursing regulation: Tonya Ryan, Chair of CRNNL Council, and Chris Janes, Chair of the CLPNNL Board. Join hosts Kelly Kean and Wanda Squires as they explore how governance shapes the profession—and what nurses can expect as the CRNNL and CLPNNL officially move toward one unified college.
Hear exclusive updates on:
• The progress of the merger
• Key leadership announcements
• What the governance of the NL College of Nurses will look like in 2026
Don’t miss this important conversation as we wrap up Season 5 with insight, clarity, and a look ahead at what’s next for nurses across Newfoundland and Labrador.
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In this episode of The College Connection Podcast, we chat with Brenda Carroll, Director of Professional Conduct Review at the College of Registered Nurses, to discuss one of the most critical aspects of nursing practice: documentation.
Brenda offers insights into why clear, timely, and accurate documentation is not just a professional obligation—but also a nurse’s strongest protection in the event of a complaint or investigation. From real-world examples to common documentation pitfalls, this episode empowers RNs with practical advice to ensure their records reflect safe, ethical, and competent care.
Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned RN, this is a must-listen episode that reinforces a fundamental truth: if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen.
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Honest, Open, and Transparent. In our latest episode, our hosts sit down with Collette Smith, Senior Director of Recruitment & Retention at NL Health Services, to discuss the pressing issue of nursing retention in Newfoundland and Labrador. In this timely conversation we dive deep into:
• The frontline reality, how NLHS acknowledges heavy patient loads, frequent overtime, burnout, and moral distress are affecting nurses.
• The shift from recruitment to retention: Rather than relying solely on travel nurses, NLHS is investing in keeping its current workforce engaged and supported .
• Innovative strategies: Learning about flexible scheduling, mentorship programs, compassionate leadership training (including the EXTRA Fellow initiatives), and capacity management tools NLHS is implementing to enhance work–life balance .
• Empowering nurses’ voices: how NLHS is actively listening to frontline nurses—through moral community-building, inclusion in decision-making, and formal leadership development—to shape policies that support their wellbeing .
Tune in to hear how NLHS is tackling nurse retention from multiple angles—emotional, ethical, and operational. Whether you’re a healthcare leader, practitioner, or advocator, this episode offers valuable perspectives on creating a sustainable and supportive nursing environment in Newfoundland and Labrador
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In this special episode of The College Connection Podcast, we sit down with guest and cohost Kelly Kean to explore the newly released Code of Professional Conduct for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in Newfoundland and Labrador, which takes effect on June 1, 2025. Kelly shares the background behind this important regulatory document, offers key highlights from the new Code, and underscores what it means for safe, competent, and ethical nursing practice.
Tune in as we break down the six guiding principles, how they support professional decision-making, and the resources available to help nurses across the province integrate the Code into everyday practice.
Whether you’re a frontline nurse, educator, policy leader, or health partner, this episode offers essential information on this fundamental regulatory document.
For more information, visit CRNNL.ca or contact the Practice Team at practice@crnnl.ca.
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The College Connection Podcast Presents: A Conversation with Dr. Pat Parfrey, CEO of NL Health Services.
In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, our hosts sit down with Dr. Pat Parfrey, CEO of NL Health Services, for a conversation which highlights a career spanning medicine, research, and public policy. We dive into how his journey led him to the helm of the province’s largest public organizations, NLHS. Dr. Parfrey brings a wealth of insight into the challenges and opportunities facing our health care system today and shares his thoughts on the evolving role of NLHS, the impacts of the social determinants of health, and how the NL Health Accord can reimagine the future of health care in our province.
Stay tuned to this platform for Part 2 on Tuesday, April 22nd, where we go deeper into a strategic vision for lasting change.
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SEASON 5 PREMIERE !! MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT:
In December of 2024, the Nursing Act was passed in the House of Assembly. This legislation paves the way for The College of Registered Nurses and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses to merge into one entity. The NL College of Nurses, will soon become the largest health care regulator in the province. Our guests for the Season 5 are Lynn Power, Executive Director of the College of Registered Nurses and Wanda Wadman, the CEO and Registrar of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses to discuss this major announcement.
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This special episode of the podcast is all about renewal!
Get first hand answers and commentary related to renewing your license in Alinity. Podcast host and nursing consultant Kelly Kean chats with Brad Walsh and Julie Wells as they navigate the Alinity platform and cover a wide-range of topics and FAQs that all RNs and NPs will need to know. Audiences who listen to audio only are encouraged to visit the College YouTube channel for step-by-step video instructions.
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PART III (finale): You Ask, We Answer! The College Connection Podcast Presents: ASK PRACTICE!
All New! Ask Practice is series of three episodes which features our College practice consultants, Kelly Kean and Michelle Carpenter answering various questions submitted from RNs and NPs. In Part I, II, and III you’ll get to hear a wide variety of questions on a multitude of different topics that have been submitted to communications@crnnl.ca
Find out what NPs and RNs want to know and the answers to questions which may surprise you. If you have questions or would like to submit a question for any future Ask Practice episodes, email communications@crnnl.ca. The College will not publish the name of the individual submitting the question and makes every attempt to answer all questions submitted.
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PART II: You Ask, We Answer! The College Connection Podcast Presents: ASK PRACTICE!
All New! Ask Practice is series of three episodes which features our College practice consultants, Kelly Kean and Michelle Carpenter answering various questions submitted from RNs and NPs. In Part I, II, and III you’ll get to hear a wide variety of questions on a multitude of different topics that have been submitted to communications@crnnl.ca
Find out what NPs and RNs want to know and the answers to questions which may surprise you. If you have questions or would like to submit a question for any future Ask Practice episodes, email communications@crnnl.ca. The College will not publish the name of the individual submitting the question and makes every attempt to answer all questions submitted.
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You Ask, We Answer! The College Connection Podcast Presents: ASK PRACTICE!
All New! Ask Practice is series of three episodes which features our College practice consultants, Kelly Kean and Michelle Carpenter answering various questions submitted from RNs and NPs. In Part I, II, and III you’ll get to hear a wide variety of questions on a multitude of different topics that have been submitted to communications@crnnl.ca
Find out what NPs and RNs want to know and the answers to questions which may surprise you. If you have questions or would like to submit a question for any future Ask Practice episodes, email communications@crnnl.ca. The College will not publish the name of the individual submitting the question and makes every attempt to answer all questions submitted.
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The RN Act defines “conduct deserving of sanction” to include:
The spectrum of what the term encompasses is wide-ranging and covers many different scenarios, all which are dependent on the Conduct in question.
From a minor infraction to the most serious situation, Kelly Kean and Michelle Carpenter speak with Director of Professional Conduct Review, Brenda Carroll about what Conduct Deserving of Sanction really means.
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In the second part of our conversation with the Information & Privacy Commissioner, a wide range of topics are covered from RNs/NPs using smartphones and recording devices in practice, the ransomware attack on Newfoundland and Labrador’s public health system, obligations for self-employed RNs/NPs, aspects to consider when RNs/NPs engage in virtual care, and a number of situations which outline the principles of privacy and professionalism.
Join Consultants and Podcast hosts, Michelle Carpenter and Kelley Kean for this episode of the podcast: Professionalism, Privacy, & Confidentiality …A Conversation with the Commissioner. Postproduction note: this episode of the College Connection was recorded on March 23, 2024. On April 11th it was announced that Mr. Harvey would be resigning from his position as Information and Privacy Commissioner in Newfoundland and Labrador after having accepted the position of Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia. To learn more about the OIPC visit https://www.oipc.nl.ca/ The PHIA toolkit discussed in this episode can be found here https://www.oipc.nl.ca/files/PHIAToolkitSmallCustodians.pdf
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