The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in the signing of strengthened nursing regulations tomorrow (Tuesday, August 27). The signing will take place at the offices of the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador, 55 Military Road, St. John’s, at 9:00 a.m.

The regulations support amendments made to the Registered Nurses Act, 2008, introduced and passed in the spring session of the House of Assembly.

Executive Director Lynn Power and President Elaine Warren with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador will join Minister Haggie.

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709-753-6198, 730-3436
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