May 2024

We are pleased to announce Kate Sheppard has been appointed as the interim CEO and Registrar moving forward. Kate has been an integral part of NANB’s leadership team for over six (6) years and brings a wealth of knowledge to the operations and strategic vision of NANB. Complete announcement…

On May 16, approximately 100 participants joined via Zoom for NANB's 2024 AGM. This half day business meeting highlighted the 2023 Annual Report as well as the Auditor's Report.

Resolutions

Three resolutions were presented at the AGM and voted on via an electronic survey sent to all participants following the meeting. The results are:

Resolution #1- Nurse Practitioner Classification Representation in NANB Executive Leadership (Passed)

Resolution #2- NANB Board Composition- Public Member (Defeated)

Resolution #3- Amended- NANB Board Composition- Indigenous Membership (Passed)

Board of Directors

NANB welcomed Sylvie Bernard returning Director for Region 5, and Charis Lynch as the new Region 7 Director.

The Board and staff would like to thank our outgoing members, Debbie Walls, Region 7 and Doug Baker, Public Director for their commitment to regulation of the nursing profession in the public's interest.

President Award Recipients

NANB recognized the following six nursing students for receiving this year's President Award. Congratulations!

Thank you to all who participated in this year's AGM, we hope to see you again next year!

During this year's National Nursing Week, May 6-12, NANB randomly drew 24 names from our provincial database to win free registration for 2025. Congratulations!

Krista A.

Joanie C.

Melissa C.

Cynthia C.

Mary D.

Jean-Claude G.

Madelaine G.

Priscilla H.

Ghislaine L.

Marie Majella L.

Josée M.

Maureen M.

Whitney M.

Gary M.

Sarah M.

Toni S.

Jewel S.

Joshua S.

Jessica S.

Josianne T.

Marie-Soleil T.

Lindsay U.

Jennifer W.

Shelby W.

To all nurses, thank you for all you do each and every day.

Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow.

The CCP requires the completion of a mandatory learning module. The purpose of the learning module is to ensure that nurses are aware of legislation, regulations, standards or guidelines that affect nursing practice.

The mandatory learning module for the 2024 CCP is:  Privacy & Confidentiality with 3 components:

• Review of the Privacy and Confidentiality Guideline 
•  Webinar of Privacy and Confidentiality
• ·Quiz

Completion of the learning module should take about 40 minutes. To access the learning module, log into your “My Profile“. Once you have completed all components, your status will be updated in the My Exams section of your ‘’My Profile’’ account.

As the regulator for nurses in New Brunswick, NANB plays an important role in setting practice standards that support NPs to protect the safety of the public. The Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners defines safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical NP practice. They not only describe the fundamental legal responsibilities of NPs, but also identify their leadership, ethical, and societal obligations. Standards are updated approximately every five years to ensure that they align with changes in population health needs, nursing practice, and in healthcare. The NANB Board of Directors has approved the recent revision of the Standards of Practice for Nurses Practitioners at the May meeting! 

The revised standards will come into effect July 1, 2024. It is a requirement for all NPs to understand the standards and apply them to their practice. To support the implementation of the revised NP standards, stay tuned for promotional blasts on social media (week of June 10), and upcoming Q&A sessions for NPs (last 2 weeks of June). NPs will receive an email invitation from NANB to register for these sessions.

We Asked, You Answered - Standards of Practice for NPs

The Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB) would like to thank all nurse practitioners (NPs) and stakeholders who took the time to provide feedback on the revision of the NP standards. The following FAQ provides answers to common questions asked during the external consultation: FAQ – Standards of Practice for NPs.

As a society, we occasionally worry about identity theft and fraudulent claims that may affect us. Often our concerns are related to financial pilfering that may cause distress in our daily lives. Rarely, do we think of identity theft and fraud as part of the healthcare world. Unfortunately, these concerns are part of the healthcare world, and not just in larger centers, but right here in New Brunswick.

As a regulator, NANB has numerous processes in place to mitigate the risk of fraudulent nurses in practice. So, as an employer, you may be asking, “how does this impact me? If the regulator is already checking, why is it so important for me to check?” More...

NANB likes to keep registrants up to date with any changes to upcoming events as well as any health-related news that may impact the work of NANB registrants. Our direct method of communication is by email.

You can verify your contact information by logging into your “My Profile” found at www.nanb.ca in the top right corner. Please ensure you update any contact information changes by updating your NANB profile. If you require assistance, you may send an email to nanbregistration@nanb.nb.ca .

Specific to NPs: The Nurses Act section 10.5(5) and NANB Rules 1.26(b) and (c), require NP to have current employment information and a consultive and referral physician on file. This is a friendly reminder to complete your annual NP Consultation and Referral Statement if required.

Fact Sheet-Volunteering as a Nurse

Are you planning to volunteer in a camp setting this summer? NANB’s Fact Sheet on Volunteering as a Nurse is intended for nurses who are considering engaging in a volunteer role such as camp nursing. It outlines the responsibilities and accountabilities of nurses in this role and provides helpful resources. 

Supporting New Graduates and Students

Both students and new graduates are entering our highly stressed health system that is facing unprecedented challenges. Transitioning into the workforce is typically a significant challenge for new graduates because of their limited practice experience, the complexity of healthcare, and the ever-increasing acuity of patients. RNs and NPs are always accountable to support colleagues and students by sharing nursing knowledge and expertise and by acting as role models, preceptors and/or mentors. During this time, as with so many of our regular responsibilities, it is particularly important to support our future nurses. The following resources are available to help you support students and new graduates: 

• FAQ: Working with Nursing Students 
• Fact Sheet: Graduate Nurse Scope of Practice 
• Transition to Nursing Practice Toolkit