Letter to the editor | VON nurses are saluted for their efforts

Published Tuesday May 13th, 2008
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To the Editor:

Every day, nurses across Canada improve lives by providing care, leading research, applying technological innovation, and much more. Over the years, RNs, LPNs and RPNs have taken the initiative to advocate on behalf of Canadians to fill in many gaps in our health care system.They have assumed critical leadership roles in their communities, professional associations, schools and agencies, all with the goal of making a difference. In recognition of their dedication and contribution to Canada’s health care system, VON Canada acknowledges and celebrates all nurses each day, and particularly during National Nursing Week, May 12 to 18.

In an ever-changing health care system, with competing demands on time and resources, VON continues to position itself as a leading not-for-profit health care provider through innovative, holistic health care and continued growth. For 111 years, VON has provided competent, safe and ethical care to people in communities across the country and across New Brunswick.

Our growth and contributions to the health care system of New Brunswick are only possible with the support of our VON team of health care providers and our nurses who are integral members of the health care team.

VON's nurses provide a kaleidoscope of services in many areas of practice including primary care, occupational health, pre-travel immunizations, foot care clinics, and more. They make it possible for clients to live independently in the comfort of their own home. To many people, VON nurses provide something much more than hands on care – they also provide compassion and emotional support.

On behalf of VON Canada, I extend our sincere thanks to our nurses for their dedication, commitment and compassion. We encourage you to take a moment this week to say thank you to the nurses you know for all they do in our communities, schools, institutions, hospitals and homes across the health care system.

Marie-Jeanne Aubé

Branch Manager

VON Canada New Brunswick

Bathurst branch

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