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National Nursing Week takes place May 11th - 17th, serving as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of nurses across Canada and the world.
The theme, The Power of Nurses to Transform Health, recognizes the remarkable impact that nurses have in shaping health care, driving innovation and advocating for patient care. Nurses not only play a crucial role in directly impacting the lives of patients, but also in advocating for their own working conditions and labour rights. Through union activism, nurses have historically worked to ensure that their voices are heard, not just in providing quality care, but in shaping the policies that impact their daily lives.
Nurses aren’t just fighting for their own well-being - they’re pushing for a better healthcare system that ultimately benefits all Canadians.
Throughout #NNW2026 and beyond, the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union celebrates our nurses and their commitment to improving the health and well-being of Nova Scotians.
National Nursing Week is a time to come together and celebrate! Your Local may choose to mark the occasion by holding a virtual or in-person event, buying a cake or lunch, or donating to a food bank or shelter charity, as some have done in the past.
However you choose to celebrate, please tag us in your photos or email them to us. We will share your photos and stories on social media and in our newsletter.
Send your Local Celebrations to communications [at] nsnu.ca (communications[at]nsnu[dot]ca)!
NSNU Escape
The Nova Scotia Nurses' Union's Escape page is your little corner of the web dedicated to giving nurses a much deserved break, and an opportunity to relax as you celebrate National Nursing Week
Canadian Nurses Association
CNA is the national and global professional voice of Canadian nursing. We represent registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed and registered practical nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, retired nurses and nursing students across all 13 provinces and territories.
Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions
The CFNU is Canada’s largest nurses’ organization, representing frontline unionized nurses and nursing students in every sector of health care – from home care and LTC to community and acute care – and advocating on key priorities to strengthen public health care across the country.
