National Nursing Week 2025
National Nursing Week 2025
BCNU is proud to celebrate National Nursing Week, embracing this year’s theme: The Power of Nurses to Transform Health. This theme highlights the profound influence nurses have in reshaping healthcare, driving innovation, and championing patient-centered care.
National Nursing Week is a time to honour and celebrate the unwavering commitment, expertise, and compassion of nurses across Canada and globally. Their dedication continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and communities every day.
Province-Wide Radio Tribute
Beginning May 12, radio listeners in BC will hear a special message from BCNU President Adriane Gear, reminding them of the care that nurses provide in hospitals, long-term care facilities and the community, and thanking BCNU members for their unforgettable work.
Sponsorship Opportunity: Attend the ICN Congress in Finland
Four BCNU members – including one Indigenous nurse – have been selected to attend this year’s International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, taking place June 9–13 in Helsinki, Finland,
This year’s ICN theme, Nursing Power to Change the World, underscores the global influence of nurses as leaders in health care transformation. Congratulations to the selected delegates:
- Jessica Dahl (North West)
- José-Louis Huberdeau (Okanagan Similkameen)
- Keara Manrique (Shaughnessy Heights)
- Jacqueline Guest (Okanagan Similkameen)
National Nursing Student Day
The Canadian Nursing Students' Association (CNSA) recognizes May 14 as Student Nurses Day.
Students are encouraged to join BCNU on Wednesday, May 14 at 12 p.m. noon PDT for an informative one-hour webinar on the union’s commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, truth and reconciliation and Indigenous-specific anti-racism.
Attendees will learn how these commitments are manifested in collective agreement language and other union initiatives that help strengthen a sense of belonging and foster solidarity among members.
Regional Events to Celebrate National Nursing Week
BCNU regions are hosting events to honour nurses, including workshops and community gatherings.
For details, visit the BCNU Events Calendar or contact your regional council member.