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last updated: April 14, 2025
What We Heard: Voices from the North on Nursing Challenges
The College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is pleased to share a summary of responses from our recent survey exploring key issues affecting the nursing profession across both territories. This preliminary report highlights emerging themes and provides insight into registrant perspectives on topics including collective agreements, dual mandates, recruitment and retention,
Updated Nursing Practice Hour Requirements – Effective April 17, 2025
The College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) has updated its nursing practice hour requirements to better align with national standards and evolving regulatory practices. To qualify for licensure, applicants must now meet one of the following: 1,125 practice hours within the past five years, or 450 practice hours within the past
Federal Investment Supports Integration of Internationally Educated Health Professionals
The College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) welcomes the Government of Canada’s recent announcement to invest up to $14.3 million in initiatives aimed at reducing labour shortages in the health sector through targeted support for internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs). This investment, announced by the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Employment,
Volunteer Opportunity: Help Shape the Future of RPN Assessment
Inspire Global Assessments is seeking Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) subject matter experts (SMEs) to support the development of a new RPN competency assessment in 2025–2026. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the profession, grow your skills, and connect with RPNs across Canada. What’s Involved Selected subject matter experts (SMEs) will work closely with
Beverly Myers Joins Our Board of Directors as Newest Member
We’re so pleased to welcome Beverly to our Board of Directors! Beverly has over fifteen years of nursing experience across a diverse range of healthcare settings, including long-term care for the elderly and children, mental health, clinic nursing, and acute care. She has spent the past eleven years serving communities in Nunavut, where she has
Webinar: Nursing Retention Toolkit with Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer of Canada
Nurse retention is crucial for maintaining a strong and resilient healthcare system. Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer of Canada, as she presents the Nursing Retention Toolkit. In this webinar, you will learn practical strategies to: Address the challenges of nurse turnover Foster a supportive work environment Promote
Welcome Karen Cabonita – New Director
We are thrilled to introduce Karen Anne Cabonita, a dedicated and passionate nurse who has been making a profound impact in the healthcare field for over a decade. Originally from the Philippines, Karen holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing with a specialization in Primary Health Care. She began her nursing career back home, working as
Welcome Renata Kamieniecki as Our New Director of Quality Practice
We are excited to welcome Renata Kamieniecki as our new Director of Quality Practice. Renata has been a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) since 1998, with extensive experience in Vancouver, San Francisco, and across Nunavut. Her diverse career includes working in acute in-patient psychiatry, community mental health care, street nursing, assertive case management, leadership, teaching, and
Participate in the Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth
Statistics Canada is conducting the Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth until February 2, 2025. This important survey aims to gather a better understanding of the physical and mental health of children and youth aged 1 to 17 in Canada. Results from the survey may be used by decision-makers to monitor health trends, help inform policies and improve the
