Supervised Practice Experience Partnership Program (SPEPP) – Interim Licence with Conditions (IL-C)

The SPEPP is a regulatory program that is employment focused and available to eligible IENs who reside in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) and have meet educational requirements but do not meet currency of practice requirements. The College will notify individuals of their eligible for SPEPP.

Eligible IENs will apply for an interim licence with conditions (IL-C) and must have an NL employer. The IL-C will be granted for a 6-month period and may be extended. The program includes 450 hours of practice in a mutually agreed on area of practice with a minimum of 135 hours under the direct supervision of an experienced RN preceptor and the remaining hours (315) under direct or indirect supervision. By participating in the program, IENs will meet currency of practice hours requirement and enhance their nursing knowledge, skill and judgement.

Following successful completion of SPEPP an IEN will be eligible to register for the NCLEX-RN examination.

For additional information on SPEPP see the College’s SPEPP Guide and Frequently Asked Questions Fact Sheet.

Click here to open the IL-C application.

To access SPEPP forms, which must be submitted by the applicant and the supporting employer/organization, please click on the following links:

• SPEPP Intake Form for Employers/Organizations
• SPEPP Initial Assessment Form for Preceptors
• SPEPP Final Assessment Form for Preceptors
• SPEPP Completion Form for Employers/Organizations