Nova Scotia College of Nursing

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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’: ow.ly/IKZe50YMu92

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.

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: ow.ly/vOUY50YLlBv

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.

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: ow.ly/ZH3w50YBmLA

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: ow.ly/ttNc50YESP9

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.

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: ow.ly/iF5p50YBbLA

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: ow.ly/wMia50YwXyF

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’: ow.ly/6fzM50YABrZ

Our March newsletter is here! This month's newsletter includes an update on NSCN's Annual Meeting, information on our new Jurisprudence requirement and more. Read more: ow.ly/FVXO50YzniK

The NSCN office will be closed today, Monday, March 23, due to weather. All staff are working remotely and are available to assist you virtually by phone or email. Thank you.

Today, we recognize International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. A day commemorating the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960. A reminder to raise awareness and encourage a global action to fight against racism. Learn more about this day: canada.ca/en/department-…

March 16-21 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This week is an initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating the strengths of neurodiverse individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences. Learn more: ow.ly/VagU50Yve3M

We're looking for a communications coordinator to join our team at NSCN! Apply by April 3rd to be considered. Find more details here: ow.ly/5bpT50YovKK

NSCN is hiring for a Practice Consultant to join our team on a 12-month contract. Apply by March 6th. Learn more about the role: nscn.ca/explore-nscn/n…

Our February newsletter is here! Read it for updates on NSCN Board Nominations and Election Process, information about our new Jurisprudence Resource Guide and more: ow.ly/mKXE50Yn5bh

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating! Wishing you a month full of peace, strength and blessings. We hope you have a safe and happy Ramadan!

The Lunar calendar marks 2026 as the year of the horse! In the Chinese zodiac, the horse symbolizes speed, energy, freedom, and perseverance, representing a "can-do" spirit that moves boldly forward. We wish everyone a happy Lunar New Year!

Our office is closed today, February 16, for Nova Scotia Heritage Day. We will resume our regular business hours on February 17. Please visit our website at ow.ly/FFP650USiYE if you have any questions. Thank you.