Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions

Linda Silas comments on CIHI Nursing Workforce report

The latest Canadian Institute for Health Information data shows that the total number of RNs and LPNs in the country continues to rise. Hopefully, this trend will continue or even accelerate so that we can reclaim the nurse to population ratio we had in the early 1990s. This becomes all the more important as the average age of nurses continues to increase and more and more of us approach retirement.
Secure the Future of Medicare: A Call to Care

Health care in Canada is a fundamental right without distinction of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief, immigration status, and economic or social condition. Organizations representing millions of Canadians will mobilize to defend this right and to ensure that the following principles shape the direction of the Health Accord renewal
The CFNU would like to wish CNSA great success at their National Conference

The CFNU would like to wish CNSA great success at their National Conference “Overcoming Challenges, Harmonizing Our Voices” from January 25-28, 2012 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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Health cut hits too close to home

While doing an interview with the regional chair of the B.C. Nurses Union this week, I found out about a specific cut to the health care system that hit me hard, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it.
NBNU Launches New Ad Campaign on TV

In order to support negotiations for all three bargaining groups, NBNU has developed three new television spots with the slogan “There Is No Substitute For a Registered Nurse.” The campaign spots, in English and French, began airing the week of January 23, 2012.
Linda Silas on CBC Radio's "The Current" speaking about pensions, nurses, health care

Linda Silas on CBC Radio's "The Current" speaking about pensions, nurses, health care
CNSA speaks out against issues regarding changes to the RN entry-to-practice exam

Saskatoon, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 – The Canadian Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA) is alarmed by the decision of Canadian nurse regulators to engage in negotiations with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), an American corporation, to create a new Canadian RN entry-to-practice exam.
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Canadian Nurses Association declares made- and owned-in-Canada RN entry exam essential

OTTAWA, Jan. 13, 2012 /CNW/ - In an announcement this morning, Canadian Nurses Association president Judith Shamian presented a declaration of essential principles for the development of a made- and owned-in-Canada registered nurse (RN) entry exam.
Prince Edward Home to Lose Eight Registered Nurses by Spring of Next Year

Charlottetown - The Prince Edward Island Nurses’ Union (PEINU) is very concerned that there could be a negative impact on the quality of patient care following Health PEI’s decision to cut numerous registered nursing positions at the Prince Edward Home. The 128 bed health care facility provides Palliative Care; Convalescent/Restorative Care; Respite Care; and Long-Term Nursing Home Care for residents of the Province

Linda Silas comments on CIHI Nursing Workforce report

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