Newswire

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…

On September 30, all Canadians recognize the horrifying reality of the residential school system and remember that the legacy of this brutality endures for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people throughout the country. The trauma is pervasive and lasting.   Like all Canadians, registered nurses must make the personal decision to actively participate in reconciliation – at work…

I’ve been doing a lot of reading and introspection lately about how I can be the support SUN members can turn to during these difficult times. What’s become clear is that none of us can weather a storm that feels as if it’s going to swallow us whole, without hope. Finding a way to keep hope alive so that we can imagine a brighter future can be daunting when everything around us…

The theme for National Nursing Week this year is Our Nurses. Our Future. The goal is to showcase the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s healthcare journey. My take on this theme is this: if we do not urgently act to address our province’s dire nursing shortages, our future is precarious. Nurses are the lifeblood of the health system and the heart of healthcare. Without…