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As the Saskatchewan healthcare system is stretched to its limit, many members are seeking help. Beds lining the hallways, overflowing waiting rooms and rural bypasses are leading to massive burnout and moral distress.   I know members are losing hope because they feel there is no support from leadership and no end in…

Safe Staffing Gets My Vote SUN members have a number of ways to have influence on priority issues. Connecting with your elected representative is one of the most effective. Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are starting to campaign in advance of the October 28th provincial election. Throughout the summer, your MLA will be particularly eager to speak with you – their…

The theme for this year’s National Nursing Week is Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow. Pretty fitting, don’t you think? I certainly think so. Being a registered nurse is one of the most rewarding, yet challenging, careers imaginable. No two days are the same and some are tougher than others. But many of the stories and experiences we gain throughout our careers, we remember for the…

It’s been a whirlwind start to 2024, so here’ a quick “in case you missed it” of SUN in the media. I know it feels like the news only focuses on emergency rooms (ER) in Saskatoon and Regina. Yes, this is often the case. In the past, I have described these overburdened ERs as the “canaries in the coalmine”.  They are the flashpoints where…

Registered nurses are unique and so is our Union.   No matter the personal reasons why any of us chose to become registered nurses in the first place, there will always be a common thread that binds us. Our deep-rooted desire to improve the lives of our patients and to make a difference, is what makes our profession stand out.   The problem right now is that this commitment to our…