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NSCN Newsletter: Important Information on NSCN's Board Nominations & Election, New By-Law for Authorized Prescribers and More

Our 76th newsletter was released on April 25, 2025.

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Authorized Prescriber Employer Contact Information to be Available via Search for a Nurse

On June 2, 2025, a new by-law will come into effect and enable NSCN to publish employer contact information via “Search for a Nurse” on the NSCN website for all authorized prescribers (APs), including nurse practitioners and registered nurse prescribers.

Marking the Upcoming Retirement of CEO & Registrar, Sue Smith

Read our feature marking the upcoming retirement of NSCN’s CEO and Registrar, Sue Smith, as we share a heartfelt farewell and reflect on her impactful career and contributions to NSCN.

NSCN Newsletter: Important Information on NSCN's New CEO & Registrar, Annual Meeting Registration, and More

Our 75th newsletter was released on March 27, 2025.

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NSCN Board Message Regarding CEO & Registrar Appointment

The Board of the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Bungay as NSCN’s new CEO and Registrar, effective March 31, 2025.

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Save the Date for NSCN's Supporting Professional Practice in Nursing Workshop in Yarmouth

NSCN will be hosting a workshop for Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators, Professional Practice Leads and others in leadership roles to support them in leading nurses in practice on June 5th in Yarmouth.

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