The Virtual Flame

June 2025

AGM 2025 Highlights

On May 21st, 2025, NANB hosted approximately 100 guests, virtually on Zoom and in-person. Meeting highlights included the President's Address, 2024 Annual Report and Auditors report presentations.


AGM Q&A Session


For more AGM highlights, visit NANB's website.


Thank you to everyone who made this year's AGM a success. We hope to see you again next year.

Call for Applications: 1-Year Board Appointment


Region 3 (Fredericton & Upper River Valley)

Are you a registered nurse (RN) or nurse practitioner (NP) residing in Region 3? The Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB) is seeking a dedicated registrant to fill a 1-year vacancy on the Board of Directors. Read more...


Deadline to Apply: August 8, 2025

Supporting Nurses in Education & Professional Development


Since 2013, The Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF) and NANB have collaborated to invest more than $300,000 in support of over 60 nurses and nursing students in New Brunswick.


NANB will now help fund CNA Certification for specialty nursing designations. Read more...

All Voices Matter! Contribute to Our Committees


We are in immediate need for nurses and public representatives for NANB's Discipline Committee and Fitness to Practice Committee. Visit NANB's website for more information. Interested applicants can contact complaints@nanb.nb.ca for more details or to submit a resume.


Diversity, equity and Inclusion: NANB is seeking to diversify our committees. More...

CCP Reminder!


Keeping your CCP up to date is part of your professional accountability to ensuring competency in your practice and will save you time at renewal: CCP- To Note in June

NANB Practice Resources


FAQ: National Nurse Practitioner Regulatory Model – Education & Registration of Canadian Nurse Practitioners

The National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Regulatory Model brings changes to the NANB NP registration practices, for more information please consult the FAQ.


Fact Sheet: Consent

It is important for nurses to understand the components of consent, as well as obligations related to the consent process. For more information on this topic, check out the revised Fact Sheet: Consent.


Supporting New Graduates and Students

Both students and new graduates are entering our highly stressed health system and nurses are accountable to support them by sharing nursing knowledge and expertise and by acting as role models and mentors. The following resources are available to help you:

Fact Sheet: Student Nurses and Student Nurse Employees

Fact Sheet: Mentoring and Supporting Learners

Fact Sheet: Graduate Nurse Scope of Practice

Transition to Nursing Practice Toolkit


Fact Sheet-Volunteering as a Nurse

Are you planning to volunteer in a camp setting this summer? NANB’s Fact Sheet on Volunteering as a Nurse outlines the responsibilities and accountabilities of nurses in this role and provides helpful resources.

Did you know?


Did you know that NPs are the fastest growing profession in health care in Canada since 2020? There are nearly 11,000 NPs currently practicing in Canada.

 

Reference: Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC)

FYI

Upcoming NANB Board of Director's Meeting, NB Prescription Monitoring Program (MaveRx) Evaluation Survey, CNEI- Upcoming Courses and Exams, The Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers (CAMAP): 2025 Summer Sessions, New Brunswick Eating Disorder Training (NB-EDT),  see more..

Upcoming Events

CNPS Webinars, 15th Global Summit on Nursing Education & Healthcare- August 4, CNA: Anti-Indigenous Racism Knowledge Sharing Event, September 29, 2025,

UdeM: Nursing Education 60th Anniversary! Save the date! October 3, 2025 See more events...


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July 1: Canada Day

August 4: New Brunswick Day



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