Nova Scotia College of Nursing

The Nova Scotia College of Nursing is the official regulatory body for all nursing professionals throughout the province.

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NSCN has 1 official X account where we post information for the public, nurses & applicants. We do not operate private social media accounts. Use caution when engaging with accounts that we have not authorized. Visit https://t.co/KovUqr6K3z for all regulatory-related information.

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Our Online Education Library has convenient practice guidance on a range of topics available for all nurses. View here: https://t.co/2DdRGJcOO6

Looking for even more practice support tools? Find 100+ on our website: https://t.co/lXWAN09yBy

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Our May newsletter is here! Don't miss our 2025 Annual Report, a new bylaw consultation opportunity, and more.
Read it here: https://t.co/suIv5uP19k

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The NSCN office is closed today, Monday, May 18th. On behalf of the NSCN Board and staff, we wish you all a safe and happy Victoria Day!

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Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
Today is an important opportunity to stand alongside 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and to condemn all forms of discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

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Congratulations to all those graduating from nursing programs this spring!
If you are wondering where to get started to begin your career as a nurse, we are here to help you with the registration process.
Learn more: https://t.co/DkH6X9S8V3

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May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People, also known as Red Dress Day.

Today we honour their lives, as well as recognize and address the violence still faced by many.

Learn more: https://t.co/npGdMoQQ4D

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This week is National Mental Health Week.

This year’s theme, “Come Together, Canada,” encourages connection, community, and support from coast to coast to coast.

Learn more: https://t.co/inazpNPyWg

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May is Asian Heritage Month. This month is an important opportunity for us to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin and to learn about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada.

Learn more: https://t.co/4nLcBzeskB

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It is World Immunization Week. Nurses play a key role in the administration of vaccines and immunization. Our practice support tools help nurses understand their accountabilities to meet their competencies related to immunization.
View the tools here: https://t.co/MwGVkqKIwb

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Leadership and collaboration are key themes in nursing practice across all designations, as outlined in each of their Standards of Practice.

To learn more about the Standards of Practice, visit: https://t.co/wKidgcV7h5

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Don’t forget to submit your licensure tax receipt when filing your taxes this month.
To find your tax receipt, log in to your online portal and under ‘invoices’ choose ‘include paid’: https://t.co/Rz47B6y4Ic

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Today is the start of National Volunteer Week — a week to recognize and celebrate volunteer impact.
We express thanks to all who have volunteered or are currently volunteering on the NSCN Board, with our regulatory committees, or in any other capacity with NSCN.

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We are providing nurses and members of the public with the opportunity to submit questions about NSCN's activities over the last year, via the NSCN website.

Submit your question here: https://t.co/JCq7f37wVN

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Happy Vaisakhi! Vaisakhi is the celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of the harvest season. As this new season begins, we wish you a safe, happy and healthy Vaisakhi.

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Our values drive who we are and how we operate.
One of our key values is accountability- we are committed to making evidence-informed decisions and are accountable and responsible for the decisions we make.
Learn more about who we are at NSCN: https://t.co/zXDQXKuh4j

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Happy World Health Day!
This year’s campaign is ‘Together for Health. Stand with Science.’
This calls for us all to choose evidence and support science-led health, for people, animals, and the planet.
Learn more: https://t.co/wHmbOyaU1Y

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Happy Easter from all of us at NSCN. Our office will be closed on Good Friday, April 3rd, and on Easter Monday, April 6th. We will resume normal operation on Tuesday, April 7th.

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Our Confidentiality and Privacy of Personal Health Information Practice Guideline is available to help nurses understand their accountabilities related to accessing, disclosing and preventing breaches of personal health information.
Read more: https://t.co/iq6N4wpOhw

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Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility—a day dedicated to celebrating the global transgender community, honouring their contributions and accomplishments, and raising awareness about the discrimination many still face worldwide.
Learn more: https://t.co/OoLxG3q5rL

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Don’t forget to submit your licensure tax receipt when filing your taxes.
To find your tax receipt, log in to your online portal and under ‘invoices’ choose ‘include paid’: https://t.co/gZZvxMrWRN