Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses - CANN Nova Scotia Chapter

03/02/2026

🏆Announcing the Mary Glover Lecture Award winner for 2026- Dr. Caroline Arbour! 👏
Caroline Arbour is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the Université de Montréal and holds a Canada Research Chair in Sleep in Critical Care. She specializes in the care of brain-injured patients with altered consciousness and develops technological tools and protocols to support nurse decision-making and promote neurological recovery. She is internationally recognized for her role in the validation of the CPOT, and for her contributions to international guidelines on sleep and pain management in intensive care.
Join us at CANNmore 2026 to hear Dr. Arbour's lecture.
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03/02/2026

Join us at the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre for our Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions! Special conference rate room block booking is now live:
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01/23/2026

COME ONE, COME ALL — it’s 🧠 Neuro Trivia, y’all!

📍 The Daily Grind – Bishop’s Landing
🕡 6:30 PM
📅 January 23rd

✨ What’s happening:
🧠 Neuro Trivia
🎁 Prizes
🍽️ Catering provided
🎤 Presentations by Dr. Balgees Ajlan + Dr. Rana Moshref

Bring your friends, your coworkers, your smartest neurons— come for the trivia, stay for the vibes. 💥

01/23/2026

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01/20/2026

Join us in the beautiful Bow Valley of the Canadian Rockies for our annual conference. We invite all healthcare professi

01/14/2026

Reminder! Abstract submission deadline is Jan 18th- you have four days left 📝https://cannmore2026.dryfta.com/

01/14/2026

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01/12/2026

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01/09/2026

Abstract submissions close in 10 days!!!

CANNmore 2026 conference call for abstracts deadline is 10 days away! Need more info? Visit https://cannmore2026.dryfta.com/

01/08/2026

🧠😴 The Migraine Connection: Sleep & Mental Health (Part 1)

Poor sleep can trigger migraine. Migraine can disrupt sleep. Mental health weaves through both.

Join Dr. Michael Mak, MD, FRCPC, FAASM as he explores:
• The role of sleep in migraine
• Common sleep disorders (insomnia, sleep apnea, circadian disruptions)
• The two-way link between migraine and mental health
• Why treating one can help improve the others

📅 Wednesday, January 14
⏰ 7:30 PM ET
🎓 Free webinar | Registration required

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11/25/2025

CANNmore 2026 Abstract Submission portal is OPEN! 👏

https://cannmore2026.dryfta.com/72-abstract-submission

The Scientific Committee welcomes the submission of abstracts on any neuroscience nursing topic including: clinical practice, research, education, and policy. Submissions from Allied Health Professionals are also welcomed. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work, network with peers, and contribute to the advancement of neuroscience health services.

Conference Topics /Ideas:

Neuro Disorders

Neurocritical Care

Neurorehabilitation

Neuroscience Research (includes student capstone projects, theses, and dissertations)

Quality Improvement Projects

Advanced Practice in Neuroscience Nursing

Emerging Issues in Neuroscience Nursing

Leadership and Professional Development in Neurosciences

Presentation Formats:

Oral Presentation: Plenary (45 minutes+10 minutes for questions)
Oral Presentation: Concurrent Session (20 minutes +5 minutes for questions)

Oral Presentation: Pecha Kucha (6 mins 40 seconds +2 mins for questions)

Workshop (45 to 90 minutes)

Digital Poster (time slots for presentation/Q&A will be determined based on number of submissions)

Creative Arts: Visual media, Dance, Music, Poetry, etc. (5 to 15 minutes)