Nursing Week, May 8-14
#OurNursesOurFuture
The theme for 2023 is Our Nurses. Our Future. This theme showcases the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health care journey. Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners have always faced challenges head-on, with commitment and courage.
Caring for our province’s most vulnerable, never giving up on their patients, and playing a vital role in trying to stabilize our strained healthcare system.
RNs, NPs, and all nursing professionals continue to show up to take care of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Thank you for everything you do.
Watch our Nursing Week 2023 Member Video:
Nursing Week Greetings:
- RNU President Yvette Coffey
- CFNU President Linda Silas
- Hon. Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services
- Hon. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Colouring Sheet
We had so much fun with our Colouring Contest last year that we’d like to do it again! Here is a Happy Nursing Week colouring sheet for children in your life who like to draw and doodle! Share their colourful creations with us by May 15! We’ll share them on social and draw two names to win $25 Cineplex gift cards. Email info@rnunl.ca.
Download the Happy Nursing Week Colouring Sheet
Celebrate on Social Media
Use hashtags #NursingWeek and #OurNursesOurFuture and feel free to tag RNU in your social media posts. Share your Nursing Week celebration pictures with us! Please email Digital Communications Coordinator Jennifer Brown at jbrown@rnunl.ca.
Nursing Week Ads & More
RNU Nursing Week ads will play on radio stations, and appear in papers, VOCM.com and social media.
RNU Swag & Prizes
RNU will do prize draws for all RNU members on Saturday, May 13.
RNU Nursing Week Events
This year for Nursing Week, RNU and community partners will host a variety of events through May 8-14.
Monday, May 8
Event Details are posted on myRNU.
Tuesday, May 9
Event Details are posted on myRNU.
Wednesday, May 10
Event details: Click here to RSVP for this CFNU event.
Event Details are posted on myRNU.
Thursday, May 11
Event Details are posted on myRNU.
Friday, May 12
Event Details are posted on myRNU.
Saturday, May 13
Event Details are posted on myRNU.
Nursing Week Activities – Branches!
Is your Branch celebrating Nursing Week? Let us know your plans and we’ll share your activities with our members. Please email your event details to info@rnunl.ca.
Branch 3
Meaningful Monday– Executive members will visit the units with some treats.
Tranquil Tuesday– Free Hot Yoga (95 degrees) session at Bodi Yoga
- Details posted on myRNU.
Take a Break Thursday-15 min massage provided by CNA Massage Students.
- Sign up link posted on myRNU.
Florence Friday
- Get your team together to dress up, decorate the unit, etc. to win the unit with the most Nursing Week spirit.
- The prize is a $350 Manna gift certificate.
- Send your unit pictures to branch3@rnunl.ca.
- Executive members will visit the units with some treats and a sweet, furry friend.
Soulful Saturday– Join us for a group hike on the Freshwater Bay East Coast Trail.
- Registration is required at the following link: https://forms.gle/wHqkgRQhBsbGrPPR8
- Starting at 9 am. Weather pending.
- Bring your family and friends.
- For more information on the hike visit: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/freshwater-bay-pond-loop?sh=imo5kg
Branch 3 – 4SB at the HSC, Neurology
Branch 9
Branch 11
Please contact branch11@rnunl.ca for details on Branch 11 Nursing Week activities.
Branch 48
Free Family Skate – Tuesday, May 9
Paradise Rink from 6PM – 7PM
Nursing Week – Community Promotions
Hair Energy – TRU Salon Suites in Mount Pearl, Suite 128, 50 Commonwealth Avenue
The Ask Team at eXp Realty
Thank you
From all of us at RNU, we wish you a fantastic Nursing Week!