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Welcome to the FPNANS Website
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In June 2007, a group of dedicated Family Practice Nurses across Nova Scotia came together to formalize the existing interest group into an established association. We recognize that the majority of Family Practice Nurses work in isolation and have limited opportunities and resources to support their practice needs.
Our mission is to advance Family Practice Nursing in Nova Scotia through collaborative networks and support systems and by promoting our vision and standard of care.
Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses working in the family practice setting are an asset to our primary care system and deserve support. FPNANS Membership benefits include networking forums, education opportunities and a united voice for Family Practice Nurse initiatives. Let's work together to get there!
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This website has been brought to you by a generous donation from
the Family Practice Nurse Professional Council through the
Improving Nursing Practice Grant, Capital Health, Nova Scotia and
Family Practice Nurses Association of Nova Scotia.
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What's New at FPNANS?
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Posted: 10.24.11
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On October 31st, the Microbiology laboratory at the QEII will change the way specimens are tested for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC). Our new Viper XTR system from BD will significantly increase our capacity and allow us to make a number of important changes.
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Posted: 09.30.11
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Source: Doctors NS Fall Newsletter
By: Tanya MaGee, RN; Corinne Hodder-Malloy, RN; Dee Mason
RNs trained to meet needs of patients across the life span
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Updated: 09.08.11
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Our 5th Annual FPNANS Conference and Annual General Meeting will be held on Oct. 22/2011 at the Comfort Hotel, Bayers Lake, 8 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Topic of discussion Women's Health Matters.
Click Here for more information and registration form in PDF format.
Click Here for the Conference Agenda in PDF format.
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Posted: 05.24.11
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This is your opportunity to have a voice and make a difference on the direction of the Family Practice Nursing in Nova Scotia. On the FPNANS website check under Membership then By-Laws and a job description for each position is available.
Executive meetings are held on a regular monthly basis usually by teleconference. Positions open for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Education Co-chair and a possible new position for Communication/Public Relations if passed as a new By-Law at the AGM October 22/2011.
Send an email to nbasinview@msn.com if you are interested in any of these positions by September 30/2011.
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Posted: 04.27.11
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A Health Care Provider Pertussis Information Sheet; Whooping Cough poster; and the Parent Pertussis Fact Sheet (English and French) in PDF format are now available on our website. Please disseminate as freely as you like to any local or your speciality/interest groups websites, newsletters,displays,etc.
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Posted: 03.31.11
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With many family practice teams across the province adopting electronic medical records (EMR) in family practices, some concerns related to how the system records nursing documentation have come to the forefront. Family practice nurses (FPN) have expressed concern that the EMR records documentation in such a manner that it might appear that the FPN has prescribed a drug or made a diagnosis. The reason for this is that in some EMRs the FPN’s name is attached to these activities. This has resulted in some nurses feeling uncomfortable in documenting the diagnosis or printing the prescription. In these highly collaborative team practices, this can have an impact on patient care, efficiency, and productivity.
In response to this concern, key stakeholders from the Department of Health and Wellness (including PHIM) were consulted about the best approach.
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Posted: 02.07.11
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To join our Mailing List or advertise an event, workshop, share resources, information or just a good news story in the Breastfeeding Community of Practice’s E-Newsletter, please let us know by emailing keely.fraser@cdha.nshealth.ca or phone (902) 481-5886.
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Posted: 12.08.10
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Nurses who are interested in the Family Practice Nurse Program and job opportunities in Nova Scotia please direct your inquires to the following individual:
Dee Mason, Administrative Secretary
Capital District Health Authority
Family Practice Nursing Program
Registered Nurses Professional
Development Center
Room 235, Bethune Building
1276 South Park Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9
Tel: 902-473-1889 Fax: 902-473-7590
Toll Free: 1-800-461-8766
E-mail: dee.mason@cdha.nshealth.ca
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Posted: 06.04.10
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The CFPNA would like to remind members that our website (www.cfpna.ca) will soon become the primary communication tool for the CFPNA. New information is posted on the blog almost daily. If you have not had a chance yet, please check out our blog and consider creating a shortcut to the blog on your computer desktop.
Instructions to do this are posted on the blog. With one easy click every day you are able to do a quick check in to see what going on in the news, learn about new resources, find health tips and sometimes the occasional inspirational story.
All members are welcome to forward items to post on the blog to mallard@sbgh.mb.ca.
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Source: The Chronicle Herald - thechronicleherald.ca
ANGELA MOMBOURQUETTE - Mon. May 10
DARALYNN MACLEAN is a nurse with a mission.
That mission is to spread the word about the valuable contribution family practice nurses make to health care (provincial bureaucrats, are you listening?) and since this is National Nursing Week, I'm going to help her do just that.
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Source: Canadian Nurse - canadian-NURSE.com
MARCH 2010 - PEER-REVIEWED FEATURE
The authors developed a survey as part of a study to explore the role of nurses employed in Canadian family practice residency training programs, which provide physicians with two years of additional training after they have completed undergraduate medical education. Licensed practical nurses, registered nurses and nurse practitioners employed at residency training program sites have a unique opportunity to educate new physicians about nursing scopes of practice and about how to work effectively with nurses.
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On behalf of the Family Practice Nurses of Nova Scotia I would like to thank-you personally for supporting our organization and our annual conference held at the Holiday Inn in Truro, September 25th, 2010.
Your support is greatly appreciated and fundamental in helping us stay connected and informed on the latest issues in primary health care in Nova Scotia. Such events help us achieve our vision and mission statement. [Read More]
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