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While the COVID-19 vaccine has been called liquid gold by those who anxiously await their shots, the colourful caps from empty vaccine vials have become the golden touches in a Saskatoon nurse's pandemic-inspired artwork. Shawn Toovey is a 51-year-old registered nurse who treats COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit of St. Paul's Hospital. He and his co-workers collect clean…

Tracy Zambory didn’t hold back her thoughts on the changes to Saskatchewan’s health orders that were announced Tuesday. The president of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) said upon hearing the news of expanding household gathering limits, she was immediately alarmed. “We were very alarmed … (also) with the mixed messaging and confusion that is bound to come of…

The convention package is not available at this time from CFNU and when it is available, that information will be posted to the SUN website for members to access. How to Apply for Provincial Funding to Attend Virtual CFNU Biennial Convention Funding is available for the Board of Directors and seventy-five (75) members to attend the Virtual CFNU Biennial Convention.…

Healthy Members: Wellness Spotlight Series CLICK TO WATCH: A personal message from Tracy Zambory, SUN President, on self-care & wellness As registered nurses, we are experts on caring for others, but when it comes to taking care of our own mental health and well-being, our needs take a back seat. As health care professionals we are already facing burnout, increased stress, and…

SASKATOON -- The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) is calling on the provincial government to re-evaluate its vaccine rollout plan and make registered nurses who aren’t included in Phase One a priority in Phase Two. “Registered nurses have been working non-stop for a year, and the vaccination was the light at the end of their tunnel. And now that they’re not even getting the…