Overcapacity health workplaces & insufficient staffing levels mean nurses have unreasonably high workloads - and it's pushing them out of the profession. Solutions like mandatory nurse-patient ratios could ease workloads, improve patient care & retention.
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LIVE NOW: CFNU’s webinar on nursing retention is underway. Join CFNU President Linda Silas and Chief Nursing Officer Dr. Leigh Chapman to learn about how retention can drive forward a positive future for nurses: facebook.com/NursesUnions/v…

Happy National Nursing Week from these Proud Nurses, Marcy and Frank at the Aberdeen! Happy #NNW2024 from the NSNU!

Send your Local celebrations, no matter the size, to [email protected] 💌

Four years later, the noise from the pots and pans and the ink on posters declaring our gratitude has faded, but the challenges faced and the sacrifices made by Atlantic Canada’s nurses are still present.

#Nursing #FixHealthcare #nslab #canlab Canada's Nurses saltwire.com/cape-breton/op…

Being a nurse is incredibly tough but the reward and impact is immeasurable. It is a privilege and responsibility, a profession built on trust, where we strive to be a beacon of hope for those who need it most. Happy Nurses Week to all the amazing nurses out there!
- Rose, RN

Members of St. Martha's Local had a wonderful evening celebrating National Nursing Week. Their gathering was filled with engaging conversations, delicious food, and of course, cake! Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in a #NNW Draw to win exciting prizes.

We'd love to see how you and your colleagues are celebrating #NursingWeek , so keep those photos coming! Here's how ONA46 is celebrating this week.

Please send your photos to [email protected] with the subject 'Nursing Week Photos'!

“The conditions of work are the conditions of care” - Darlene Jackson, President, Manitoba Nurses #MNUNITY

'The emergency department was closed overnight at the Hinton Health Centre due to a sudden and unexpected gap in staff coverage.

The closure lasted from May 5 until May 6 at 7 a.m.'

#NeedNursesAB #abhealth #ableg

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Today and every day, we bear witness to the importance of Jordan’s Principle and ensuring First Nations children have access to the services they need when they need them. Learn more about #BearWitnessDay & how you can stand with First Nations children: fncaringsociety.com/what-you-can-do

Loud applause as president Karen McGowan Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation clearly states to Minister of Health of Ireland Stephen Donnelly —that the conditions of work are the conditions of care! Commun language for Canada's Nurses it’s grand time for safe Nurse Patient Ratios #NursesSavesLives #INMO24

TODAY is the day! Join Linda Silas Linda Silas and Chief Nursing Officer Dr. Leigh Chapman for a discussion on how we can tangibly improve the working lives of nurses in Canada.
It’s not too late to RSVP: fb.me/e/cvUEINpFz
#NursesWeek #NurseTwitter #cdnhealth #canlab

Overcapacity health workplaces & insufficient staffing levels mean nurses have unreasonably high workloads - and it's pushing them out of the profession. Solutions like mandatory nurse-patient ratios could ease workloads, improve patient care & retention.
theconversation.com/the-health-car…

Sask. patient care at risk due to short staffing, nurses say overwhelmingly in survey

“..there are near misses in the system, that patients aren't getting the care they require, and that people are considering leaving the profession,” Tracy Zambory
#skpoli
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According to data from the Saskatchewan Health Authority acquired through an access to information request, the province spent $59 million on contract nurses in 2023. This was equivalent to 493,000 hours or 253 FTEs and is up from 12.3 million or 102,500 hours in 2021. #skpoli

In celebration of National Nursing Week, join the call for an end to the #NursingShortage . Write to your local leaders asking them to advocate for policies that address nurse burnout & staffing shortages. Take a stand at staffupsavelives.ca #NursingWeek2024 #cdnhealth #canlab

It’s #NationalNursingWeek ! Let's take a moment to recognize the remarkable nurses who are the backbone of your healthcare system. To all the nurses out there, your dedication and compassion make a world of difference. Thank you! #ShowWeCare Canada's Nurses

The @Fordnation conservative government's Bill 135 is set to cause home care chaos on June 28 by opening the door to increased privatization and a lack of oversight over how Ontarians receive home care.

Say NO to this terrible plan: opseu.org/homecarechaos/
#onpoli #onhealth

Beaucoup de solidarité et admiration pour nos jeunes infirmières et infirmiers!! 💕💕

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