National Nursing Week 2024

Province-wide Advertising Celebrates Nurses

National Nursing Week was May 6 - 12, 2024. Throughout the week, BCNU President Adriane Gear was heard on radio stations across BC to acknowledge the extraordinary work nurses are doing and to recognize the tremendous impact nurses have on patients, communities and our health-care system. 

National Nursing Week Winners Announced to Attend Conference in Australia

Four BCNU members will be traveling to Cairns, Australia, in August to attend the National Nursing Forum. Congratulations to the winners: Laura Cardwell, Awnie Lui, Cara Visagie and Gerrie Miller.

This event is the Australian College of Nursing’s signature annual leadership and educational event, which brings together nurses, students and other health professionals from around the country and across the globe. The winners were randomly drawn from members who filled out an expression of interest form.

Regional Events to Celebrate National Nursing Week

Regional events were planned at worksites around BC. Visit the BCNU Events Calendar to learn more.

National Nursing Student Day

The Canadian Nursing Students' Association (CNSA) recognizes May 8 as National Nursing Student Day.