The Virtual Flame

February 2025

The Nursing Act: Responsive, Evolving, Transformative



We've added an additional member session! NANB is inviting all members and the general public to attend Zoom presentations to review the proposed Nursing Act.


Presentations will be offered:


NANB Members:


General Public:


Please RSVP to aouellette@nanb.nb.ca indicating which session you would like to attend. The Zoom link will be sent to participants the day before the event.* Simultaneous interpretation will be available.


Feedback on proposed changes to the Nursing Act. 

NANB welcomes your feedback on proposed legislative changes to the new Nursing Act. Visit NANB’s website for more information and the survey link. Responses are anonymous and confidential. 

BoD Elections 2025- Last call for Nominations!


The deadline to submit nominations for the next President-elect along with Directors from region 2 (Saint John, Charlotte County, Sussex) & region 6 (Bathurst, Acadian-Peninsula) is February 28.


If you are interested in submitting your name, visit NANB’s website for details and nomination forms.

Save the Date! AGM 2025

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


Important Dates:

March 4: Online Registration opens

April 1: Deadline to submit resolutions


Stay tuned to NANB's website and upcoming emails with details as they become available including; agenda, resolutions, proxy voting...and more.

CCP 2025 – Tips for your learning plan! 


To support the development of your competencies, your CCP learning plan should demonstrate rigor: CCP - To Note in February

NANB Practice Resources


Practice Guideline: Duty to Report

In the interest of public protection, all nurses have a duty to report. For more information on this obligation, refer to: Practice Guideline: Duty to Report.


Fact Sheet: Artificial Intelligence

Have you wondered how to safely, competently, and ethically integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into your nursing practice? NANB has published a Fact Sheet: Artificial Intelligence which explores the benefits, ethical considerations, and potential risks of AI technologies.

Protecting the Public Searching for Committee Members!


Call for Interested nurses and public representatives for NANB's Complaint Committee. For more details and how to submit your resume, visit NANB's website.

CNF Scholarships- Applications are Open!


The Canadian Nurses Foundation provides scholarships for nursing students across Canada. There are four awards available to NANB members:

  • NANB CNA Centennial Scholarship (Masters Scholarship) - $5,000
  • NANB Masters Scholarship - $5,000
  • NANB/TD Meloche Monnex Centennial Doctoral scholarship - $10,000
  • New Brunswick PhD nursing scholarship - $10,000


Visit the Canadian Nurses Foundation website for more information.

FYI

Upcoming NANB Board of Director's Meeting, NANB Career Opportunity: Nurse Consultant Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) Registration

CNEI- Upcoming Courses and Exams, Education for Nurse Practitioners: Assessing and Providing MAID , Alzheimer Society of Canada: new National Dementia Guidelines and video series, Dementia in the Chinese Community see more...

Volunteer Opportunity: National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®)- The NCLEX-RN® Standard Setting Panel of Judges. Submit your name by February 21, 2025. Read more...

Upcoming Events

CNPS Webinars, Webinars on Post Covid-19 Condition,  15th Global Summit on Nursing Education & Healthcare, Pan-Canadian Association of Nurses of African Descent (PCANAD) upcoming events, Custody and Caring Conference: Call for Abstracts Closes March 31st, 2025, Webinar: Scaling Up Medical Education for Disability-Inclusive Healthcare, February 28, : See more events...

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Family Day: February 17, 2025


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