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Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Public Safety
Bedford, Nova Scotia 1,681 followers
Excellence for All
About us
The Nova Scotia College of Nurses is the official regulatory body for all nursing professionals throughout the province. We issue licences to qualified LPNs, RNs and NPs practising in Nova Scotia, set the nursing practice standards, support nurses to uphold the standards, approve nursing education programs, enhance the continuing competence of nurses, and address complaints received about nursing practice. We safeguard the public, ensuring that all nurses in Nova Scotia have the education and skills they need to care for people safely, competently, ethically, and compassionately.
- Website
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http://www.nscn.ca
External link for Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bedford, Nova Scotia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2019
Locations
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Primary
120 Western Parkway
Bedford, Nova Scotia B4B0V2, CA
Employees at Nova Scotia College of Nursing
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Sue Smith
CEO & Registrar at Nova Scotia College of Nursing
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Heidi Carr
Clinical Investigator at Nova Scotia College of Nursing
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Caroline Wolfe Stewart
Executive Operations Specialist & Strategist/ Making a Difference in Organizations
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Alison Bird
Governance & Legal Consultant (pronouns: she/her)
Updates
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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