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Hello SUN members, Today, May 12, is not only the first day of National Nursing Week but also Indigenous Nurses Day and International Nurses Day. We have so much to reflect on and be grateful for.   This is why I would like to dedicate my first President's Message to saying “thank you”. Above all, thank you, SUN members, for the long hours and excellent care you give…

Three long months have passed since Saskatchewan’s provincial election, and registered nurses are still waiting for the commitment to form a nursing task force to be fulfilled. SUN has met with our provincial nursing partners, and we are unified in our vision and ready to get to work. With the first month of the new year now behind us, the hope that 2025 presented is also beginning to…

The holidays are a time of joy, giving, and spending time with family and friends. However, as you well know, some people in Saskatchewan are struggling to stay fed, keep warm, and make ends meet. Many of them are your neighbours, acquaintances, or patients. Every day on my way to work, I see long lines to receive help from the few services that might help get them through another day. This…

“[A nursing task force] must be more than a consultation. This means actual, dedicated human and financial resources. There must be decision-making ability to implement initiatives.”   In a recent media interview about Saskatchewan’s healthcare struggles, I was asked about what success would look like to registered…

Tracy Zambory has a message for this coming election week.   The two largest political parties competing for your vote in this upcoming election have released their official platforms. The challenge now is to determine which plan gets us closest to solving Saskatchewan’s registered nurse shortage and healthcare crises.  …