The Virtual Flame

April 2025

NANB’s New CEO & Registrar


The Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB), regulatory body representing over 11,000 registered nurses and nurse practitioners, is pleased to announce Kate Sheppard, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Registrar. Ms. Sheppard has led the organization as interim CEO and Registrar for the past year and was officially appointed by the Board of Directors effective immediately. Read more...

The Nursing Act: Responsive, Evolving, Transformative


Presentations will be offered from April 23 to May 8 in Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton, Miramichi, Bathurst, Campbellton and Edmundston. Visit NANB's website for details on dates, times locations and online registration links.


We also welcome your feedback on proposed legislative changes to the new Nursing Act via anonymous survey. The survey is open until May 30, 2025.

All Voices Matter! Contribute to NANB 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...

Don't Miss it! AGM 2025


This year's AGM will be held on May 21st from 9:30am-12pm at the Fredericton Convention Center or via Zoom.


Register today!

*Hilton Garden Inn- Guests can book their rooms by calling the hotel directly (506) 999-1551 and referencing the "NB Nurses Association" block, or by using the direct link. The reduced hotel rate of $168 is available until April 25, 2025 (subject to availability).  


Visit NANB's website for this year's program, online registration link, proxy voting information and proxy forms.

Elections 2025: Meet the New Board Members!


Congratulations to Virgil Guitard, President-elect, Kathy Helpert, Region 2 (second term) and Élaine Albert, Region 6. All candidates were elected by acclamation. Terms begin June 1, 2025.


Visit NANB's website for candidate bios.

National Nursing Week 2025


This year's National Nursing Week will take place from May 12-18 with the theme The Power of Nurses to Transform Health.


For more information, visit CNA's website.

Dangers of Prescription Medication to Infants


In response to a recommendation we received from the Child Death Review Committee and Chief Coroner, we are providing you with information and resources about the dangers of prescription medication to infants with their care takers; especially when the infant starts getting mobile. Read more...

Update your CCP Learning Plan


As you implement your learning plan, it is important to continue to reflect on your competency: CCP- To Note in April

NANB Practice Resources


Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners

Changes to the anabolic steroids in the NANB Standards of Practice for NPs, Schedule C: Drugs and Drug Interventions, for more information visit NANB's website.


Practice Guideline: Assigning, Delegating, Teaching and Supervising in Nursing Practice

Nurses have the responsibility to assign, teach, delegate and supervise nursing activities. Refer to the revised Practice Guideline to review the practice expectations related to these important nursing responsibilities.


Practice Guideline: Social Media

Creeping on clients' social media breaches professional boundaries and violates their right to privacy and dignity. It undermines trust in the nurse-client relationship, which is built on respect, confidentiality, and ethical conduct. For more information, please review NANB's Practice Guideline: Social Media

Canadian Nurses Protective Society Registration



In the January issue of the Virtual Flame, the NANB informed members that in 2025, NANB members will register for professional liability protection with the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) as a distinct step within their license renewal process. Read more...

FYI

Upcoming NANB Board of Director's Meeting, Nurse Practitioner Regulation Project – Newsletter no.14 – April 2025 ,  CNEI- Upcoming Courses and Exams, Education for Nurse Practitioners: Assessing and Providing MAID , Population Health Survey: New Brunswick Health Councill, see more...

Upcoming Events

CNPS Webinars,  UdeM: Scientific Symposium- April 24, NB Prescription Monitoring Program – MaveRx NB Training in MONCTON May 27 , Prince Edward Island Nurse Practitioner Association (PEINPA) 4th Annual Conference- June 13, 2025 NB Stroke Conference, Across the Continuum and Beyond-June 5, 15th Global Summit on Nursing Education & Healthcare- August 4, See more events...

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Contact us:

Toll-free (NB): 1-800-442-4417

Email: nanb@nanb.nb.ca

Website: www.nanb.nb.ca

NANB Hours:

Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30


NANB will be closed:


Good Friday: April 18

Easter Monday: April 21


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