An RN of more than 20 years, Dr. Leigh Chapman knows how powerful nurses’ work and leadership truly are. Read more of our discussion with Leigh Chapman RN PhD on the groundbreaking Nursing Retention Toolkit: nursesunions.ca/by-nurses-for-… #NurseTwitter #cdnhealth #canlab

De nombreuses interventions peuvent réduire l’impact environnemental des soins rénaux tout en maintenant, voire en améliorant, la qualité des soins.
Découvrez-les dans ce nouveau atelier présenté en partenariat avec le CSN SNAP Committee :
cascadescanada.ca/event/environm…

There are many interventions that can reduce the environmental impact of kidney care while maintaining or even improving quality of care.
Learn more in this new workshop, hosted in partnership with the CSN SNAP Committee:
cascadescanada.ca/event/environm…

'It wasn't safety first here, it really wasn't,' said PEI Nurses' Union president Barbara Brookins.
Almost every nurse has experienced workplace violence, with 9 in 10 reporting abuse over the last year. Safe staffing is critical to reducing violence.
cbc.ca/news/canada/pr…

'Despite nurses' repeated asks for security at this facility, nothing has been done. This, as they work 16-hour-plus shifts to keep the ER doors open because of the staffing challenges they continue to deal with.'

#Violence shouldn't be a part of the job.
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Exciting to hear that you'll be delivering a keynote speech at The RCN Congress Linda Silas! Looking forward to reconnecting. Your dedication to safe staffing ratios makes you an outstanding ambassador and leader within global nursing networks #ValueNursing

Underinvestment in health care staffing has created across-the-board shortages, highlighting the need to invest in people, not profits. Join nurses standing up for public health care. Demand sustainable solutions that put patients before profit: profitdoesnotcare.ca #cdnhealth

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Canada Health Act - our govts' commitment to a public health care system where everyone has access to the care they need. But privatization & corporate profiteering are threatening the future of our cherished public health care system.

Important update from United Nurses of Alberta's Negotiations Committee:
una.ca/1523/una-provi… #abnurses

“Ontarians should be very concerned about the health and safety of long-term care residents and those providing care.” - Erin Ariss, RN & ONA President

Read our full update on nursing homes bargaining: ona.org/news-posts/202…

#CareNotProfit #ONlab #ONpoli

The federal govt promised regularization – permanent resident status for undocumented people – this Spring. This would be life-changing for migrant workers, including care workers. Help hold our govt to their promise & tell them we need #StatusForAll : migrantrights.ca/take-action/em…

For-profit agencies are costing #Sask atchewan millions per year yet #Sask nurses who want to pick up extra shifts are told they are not allowed due to the province's contractual obligations to agencies.

We need to #InvestInNurses - not profits!
regina.ctvnews.ca/sask-er-nurses… #cdnhealth

This week we're celebrating medical laboratory professionals and pathologists as part of Medical Labratory Professionals Week! The hard work of these ONA members plays a vital role in health care and patient advocacy.

'I love being a nurse. I have worked my entire career (15 + years) at HSC. This past year I made the very difficult decision to leave my position, solely because of the toxic culture and leadership that exists within the walls of HSC...'
Read the full post over on FB or Insta.

.The RCN I can’t wait to join all of you in Wales…you have been and are such an inspiration of strength—just imagine the good trouble we will be able to start ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿 #Nursepower

📢 Keynotes for RCN Congress announced including @PatCullen9, @GarethThomas14 & Linda Silas Linda Silas.

A great opportunity for nursing students to network with colleagues from across the UK and discuss the most pressing issues in nursing. #RCN24
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Public administration, comprehensiveness, universality, portability & accessibility. We’ll delve into the 5 principles of the Canada Health Act on its 40th ann’y w/ the deans of Canadian health care policy. #cdnpoli #HoC ⁦⁦⁦⁦Mark Holland⁩ healthcoalition.ca/what-are-the-5…

'Despite nurses' repeated asks for security at this facility, nothing has been done. This, as they work 16-hour-plus shifts to keep the ER doors open because of the staffing challenges they continue to deal with.'

#Violence shouldn't be a part of the job.
bc.ctvnews.ca/mobile/nurses-…