Nurses For Change Nova Scotia

07/25/2022

“We spent three months being heroes. And now we get yelled at and cursed at because of the wait times.”

Experts and advocates say the time is now to stem this brain drain by giving nursing professionals the support they need

07/15/2022

Only a matter of time before this happens more in NS. Who will be on the nurses side when this investigation takes place and they realize ER’s are too busy for proper reassessments by the triage nurses?!

The death of a patient in the waiting room of a Fredericton hospital's emergency department this week is prompting calls for major improvements to the province's health-care system.

05/12/2022

We aren’t really able to defend ourselves, or truly explain what’s going on inside the walls of our healthcare infrastructure. Just know, we are not ok with it either, and it’s weighing heavy on us too.

05/02/2022

We advocate for our patients, don’t forget to stand up and advocate for ourselves!

04/24/2022

Do YOU know what a Professional Practice Issue is?! Once the PPI is brought up, your manager must address it!

A PPI is any situation, action or behavior which:
• compromises client care and/or service by placing a client at risk
• inhibits, disrupts or prevents the delivery of safe, competent, compassionate or ethical nursing services
• supports, encourages or perpetuates the delivery of nursing services which are not consistent with the standards of practice, code of ethics or employer policy
PPIs and employment issues can overlap or exist separately. The major difference is that PPIs always have an impact on the standards of practice and the safety of the client or others while, employment issues generally relate specifically to the employment relationship.

04/22/2022

UNSAFE is not the NEW NORM!

Are you aware of the process below and requirements of management? Let’s hold them to it!

04/22/2022

An important thing to remember..

04/22/2022

WE ALL CONTRIBUTE! But do you know why?!

The Nova Scotia Nurses' Union represents more than 7,900 Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Nurse Practitioners working in Acute, Long-Term and Community Care settings in Nova Scotia.

04/22/2022

Please share this page with fellow nurses and nurse supporters!

04/22/2022

Nurses are not supported. Our healthcare system has failed our profession.

As Nurses, we witness the frustrations of patients and families. It’s about time they receive the care they deserve.

It is our time to stand up and demand change.

Together, we can cultivate a safer healthcare system within Nova Scotia for both patients and practitioners.