Claire Donoghue💚💙’s Post

In celebration of international nurses day/week, I hope we all take a moment to recognise and appreciate the critical role nurses play in healthcare systems. The South African Nursing Council theme for this year is “ Our nurses. Our future. The economic power of care”. I could not agree more with the theme. If healthcare systems strengthening strategies do not include nurses as key players, the sustainability and effectiveness of said strategies could be negatively impacted. https://lnkd.in/dmpYz7bd #nursesday #internationalnursesday #publichealth #healthcare #healthsystemsstrengthening

While recent years have seen many positive initiatives supporting #internationally educated #nurses in Ontario, a WES survey shows that IENs continue to face barriers to registration and employment in the province, including high costs and lengthy timelines. The WES report #CountingOnCare shares key findings from a survey of 750 IENs not working as nurses in Ontario. Key findings address registration, employment, and skills utilization. Read the report: https://ow.ly/jawb50QUMYM

Just published on #JIR #industrialrelations ‼️ At your side, On your side: United Nurses of Alberta communications framing by Susan Cake Athabasca University https://lnkd.in/gikrPRk7 #nurses #Canada #research Sage SSHRC-CRSH Canadian Research Knowledge Network Abstract This case study focuses on the United Nurses of Alberta, the union representing registered nurses in the province of Alberta, Canada; this explores United Nurses of Alberta's communication strategies. Drawing on the collective action frames previously identified in United Nurses of Alberta's social media and newsletters from 2010 to 2015, which frames nurses as unique healthcare providers and advocates, this study leverages insights from 23 interviews conducted with the United Nurses of Alberta staff, highly involved members, and general members from 2016 to 2017. The article explores the motivations and tensions around the framing of nurses and the union. The findings indicate that the United Nurses of Alberta could enhance its communications by better aligning with members’ current struggles through various collective action frame bridging and extensions. The research also suggests the potential benefits of United Nurses of Alberta shifting away from collective action frames rooted in self-sacrifice. Furthermore, this case study provides recommendations for communication strategies that could strengthen member engagement and involvement within their unions.

Happy #InternationalNursesDay! Alcidion would like to thank all nurses for their hard work, compassion, and commitment to patient care. In Australia, nurses make up 54% of all healthcare professionals! New Zealand has 54,465 nurses compared to 18,780 practicing doctors, and in the UK, 423,000 nurses and midwives to 188,000 doctors. Nursing is an essential component of modern healthcare, but too often, faces financial constraints and societal undervaluation. #IND2024 aims to reshape perceptions, demonstrating how strategic investment in nursing can bring considerable economic and societal benefits. Here are some resources to explore from the ICN-International Council of Nurses on this year’s theme: Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care. https://hubs.ly/Q02wSySj0

#Nurses make up the largest group of regulated #healthcareprofessionals in this country and it is important for their perspective to be top of mind for policy and decision makers in Canada; the health of our population depends on it. CNO Leigh Chapman discusses the “Nursing Retention Toolkit: Improving the Working Lives of Nurses in Canada,” which provides a framework that can be utilized by employers and organizations to enhance the working conditions of nurses. #cdnhealth Canadian Nurses Association https://lnkd.in/dynmG2G8

Retaining good employees is more important than recruiting new ones. I’ll be digging into this guide.

The afternoon was dedicated to the EFN Committees’ meetings with the Professional, the Workforce and the Public Policy Committees coming up with key recommendations on crucial EFN policy agenda topics: getting nurses education more attractive, new graduated nurses, social dialogue, safe staffing level, nurse prescribing, and HERA future impact on preparedness. #EFNGAApril2024 #professional #workforce #publicpolicy #EFNMembers #NNAs #nurses @EFNBrussels

Happy International Nurses Day! As we mark International Nurses Day, let's reflect on the extraordinary contributions of these healthcare heroes. From the front lines of pandemics to the daily routines of patient care, nurses embody the spirit of service and selflessness. Your dedication inspires us, your compassion moves us, and your impact transforms lives. Here's to celebrating you, today and every day. #NursesWeek #HealthcareHeroes #ind2024 #nursesday #nurseday2024 #oaktreementoring #oaktreementoringuae

CARING is the essence of NURSING...

The recent ST articles on the need to adopt multi-prong approaches to retain nurses in service - including the ST Opinion article “Retaining Nurses is a medical lifeline (1 March 2024), well-reflect the intents and efforts of nurse leaders in public health system over the years. I am grateful for the collective attention to retain nurses, and will continue to work with fellow nurse leaders to invest efforts in professional development, acculturation, and positive work experience as outlined by the authors of the articles - we recognize more still need to be done in these and other fronts. The recent Angel scheme will help to persuade nurses who are at crossroads of deciding whether to continue with contributing to public service, even though we know many of these nursing colleagues are not motivated by financial incentives primarily. My nursing colleagues know it was not an easy decision to set aside public funds for the Angel scheme, and we will cherish it 🙏👍. https://lnkd.in/gB7D4Ten