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Summer is officially over

  Summer is officially over. It’s time to get back into the swing of things after what I hope was a restful and enjoyable time for everyone. Thankfully, in Saskatchewan, fall is one of the most beautiful seasons with lots for all of us to look forward to, and this year is certainly no exception. So far we have been blessed with unseasonably warm weather that I’m sure we are all…

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Nurses say lack of resources affecting their ability to properly care for patients

Registered nurse Jacki Capper says not being able to provide proper care to patients is an everyday occurrence for workers in her field, and one that takes a heavy emotional toll. “You almost get despondent,” she said. “We came into the profession to help, and when you can’t do that anymore you think, ‘Why am I doing this?'” The phenomenon…

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Nurses' Voice - Federal Election Issue

As you are already aware, Prime Minister Stephen Harper called an election on August 3, signaling one of the longest and most expensive elections in our country’s history.  As nurses and patient advocates, it is our responsibility to speak out when we see the long-term health of the people we care for is at risk With Canada’s aging population and growing families, we need a…

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Canada's Nurses Commend NDP on Continuing Strong Stand for Public Health Care

(Ottawa) - Canada’s Nurses are again commending the New Democratic Party of Canada for committing to public health care. Following yesterday’s $1.8 billion commitment to new health care funding for seniors over the next 4 years, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) applauds today’s announcement by the NDP to invest $300 million to build 200…

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Make health a priority

BY TRACY ZAMBORY, AND LINDA SILAS:  http://www.thestarphoenix.com/health/make+health+priority/11361738/story.html  Tracy Zambory is  president of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses. Linda Silas is president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. Health care is the single most important issue facing our country this election, yet our leaders have remained silent on it…

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