Nova Scotia College of Nursing

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On behalf of the NSCN Board and staff, we would like to wish a safe and happy Thanksgiving to the public, nurses and our other stakeholders. The NSCN Office will be closed on Monday, October 14, to observe the holiday.

Today, October 1, marks #TreatyDay and the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month – a time to reflect, bring awareness to and celebrate Mi’kmaw culture, history and heritage. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/UHru50TAc8e and see this year's poster below!

Today marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, the NSCN Board and staff recognize the legacy of trauma and those impacted by the residential school system and the continued systemic barriers and injustices happening today. We continue to listen to and learn from Indigenous individuals, advocates and community leaders as we continue on our journey towards truth and reconciliation. Please join us in finding ways to participate in the reconciliation process with open minds and hearts. The NSCN office will be closed on Monday, September 30 and will re-open on Tuesday, October 1.

Check out our Licence Renewal Guide – a new resource that provides important renewal information and can help answer any questions you may have! Read it here: https://ow.ly/KRxr50To3y3

The licence renewal period is now open! You must renew your licence by October 31, 2024, to legally practice as a nurse on November 1, 2024. Learn more about renewal in our special issue newsletter, now in your inbox. https://ow.ly/rHL350Tfkhq

The NSCN Office will be closed on Monday, September 2, for Labour Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday, September 3. Have a safe and happy Labour Day.

We are pleased to share the latest episode of the Ascend Radio podcast, hosted by Sir Harry Cayton, which features our CEO & Registrar, Sue Smith, as she shares insights about the Regulated Health Professions Act in Nova Scotia and the movement towards multi-profession regulators among other key topics. Listen here: https://ow.ly/JEBo50SX52v

Interested in an executive leadership position with NSCN? The NSCN Board is recruiting NSCN’s next CEO & Registrar to replace Sue Smith upon her planned retirement. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/F8mI50SKgEP

The NSCN Office will be closed on Monday, July 1 and will re-open on Tuesday, July 2. We wish you a happy and safe Canada Day!