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NLIS 8 May 10, 2006 (Health and Community Services) The following statement was issued today by Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services. It was also read in the House of Assembly: I rise in this house during National Nursing Week from May 8-14, 2006, to recognize the dedication of nurses across our province who provide quality health care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. The theme of this year�s National Nursing Week is Nursing: Promoting Healthy Choices for Healthy Living. In acute, long term and community care settings, nurses are constant advocates for healthy living, patient and resident care and community well-being. As we move forward with our Provincial Wellness Plan, nurses across our province will be integral in reinforcing the importance of nutrition, active lifestyles and staying smoke free. Nurses are vital to our health care system, playing key roles in the delivery of services and programs. Nurses administer treatment, advise on health and wellness and provide vaccinations. Nurses are on the front lines of patient care and also working behind the scenes in management and administration to ensure the health and safety of our population and the efficient operation of our health care system. In Newfoundland and Labrador we have a strong workforce of over 8,000 nurses, including registered nurses, nurse practitioners and licensed practical nurses. We are proud to have the highest rate of full-time nurses employed in the country, with close to 100 per cent educated right here in our province. We are committed to providing health initiatives which will improve access to health care services while increasing employment opportunities for nursing professionals in all regions of our province. In Budget 2006 we invested $1.5 million to add 39 new public health nursing positions over the next two years to strengthen public health capacity. Furthermore, through the expertise of the province�s chief nurse, we will continue to ensure that a nursing perspective is reflected in future health policy and planning initiatives. I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to the nurses across our province for their dedication and contribution to their profession and the health of our people. 2006 05 10 1:55 p.m. |
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