At the end of life, even the most compassionate decisions can feel impossible.
This reflection from a pediatric nurse explores the emotional complexity of feeding decisions, family dynamics and the quiet burden nurses carry when they feel powerless at the bedside: https://bit.ly/4viP0R1
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Behind every shift, nurses carry stories no one else sees. This powerful reflection reminds us that while we care for others, we also carry grief, loss and emotional strain. Taking time to reflect and release that weight is essential.
Read the story: https://bit.ly/48dvZWj
What if one simple protocol could significantly reduce constipation in hospital within 3 days?
This article shares how an evidence-based bowel protocol improved patient outcomes and reduced workload for nurses: https://bit.ly/3PKJ2YT
#Nursing #ClinicalCare #PatientExperience #CanadianNurses
One nurse offered a hungry patient a sandwich while waiting in triage — and was scolded for it. In this powerful reflection, Sheri McPhee writes about how kindness, empathy and compassion shaped her nursing career, and why these values still matter.
Read the story: https://bit.ly/4uoTaGN
Clean water, community partnerships and hands-on care are teaching nursing students powerful lessons about health equity in Ghana.
The Ghana Field School is changing how future nurses understand patients, communities and the social determinants of health.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bfEuRI
Culture change in long-term care starts with education, collaboration and leadership support.
See how one Ontario LTC home implemented a palliative approach to care and reduced emergency department transfers while improving resident and family experiences.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4stdEMN
As RN prescribing grows across provinces and territories, nurses must stay current on best practices and avoid low-value care. Learn how Choosing Wisely Canada can guide safe, effective prescribing.
Explore the recommendations: https://bit.ly/3OnvT7L
#NursingPractice #PatientSafety #ChoosingWisely
Up to 60 per cent of outpatients with chronic kidney disease may receive inappropriate prescriptions.
This analysis outlines interprofessional and nursing strategies to prevent avoidable harm.
Learn what you can do in your practice: https://bit.ly/3O7MBYx
#RenalCare #PatientSafety #CanadianNurse
Valerie Grdisa souligne une vision audacieuse du leadership, de la réconciliation et de l’impact collectif des soins infirmiers et invite les infirmières et infirmiers de l’ensemble du Canada à prendre part aux prochaines étapes.
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« Notre force en tant que profession dépend de notre engagement, nos liens et notre but commun. »
#LeadershipInfirmier #AIIC2026 #PouvoirInfirmier
“Our strength as a profession depends on engagement, connection, and shared purpose.”
Dr. Valerie Grdisa outlines a bold vision for nursing leadership, reconciliation and collective impact — and invites nurses across Canada to be part of what comes next.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4bCBY9X
“There has never been a greater need for a strong and united nursing advocacy voice.”
Hear from nurse leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador on why collective action is essential to improving care, working conditions and the future of the profession.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4q0856E
Looking for a unique way to give back while building confidence and independence in your practice?
Camp nursing offers challenge, growth and unforgettable experiences. Here’s what one nurse learned after years in the role.
Read the article: https://bit.ly/4bmXpf4
#NursingJourney #CampNurse
What’s possible when nurses are supported to practise to their full scope?
In Victoria, B.C., advanced practice nurse-led programs are transforming care for people experiencing homelessness, substance use, and chronic illness.
Read how nurses are leading change: https://bit.ly/4birFaR
More than 1 in 4nursing students have considered leaving their program due to financial strain. With a nursing shortage and cost-of-living crisis, is it time to rethink unpaid clinical placements?
Read the call to action: https://bit.ly/4bhxKnV
#NursingAdvocacy #StudentNurses #FutureOfNursing
Living with a chronic illness can mean hard choices and quiet guilt. This honest reflection reminds nurses that you are not alone and that your health matters too.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4jj2jeY
#ChronicIllness #WellBeingInNursing #SelfCare
What does moral courage look like in nursing practice?
Kathleen Stephany has spent nearly five decades living her lessons on ethics, leadership and speaking up in the face of injustice.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pNKfvD
Caring for others should not mean losing yourself.
Santina Weatherby shares a powerful reminder that self-reflection, boundaries and compassion for ourselves are essential parts of nursing practice.
Read her experience: https://bit.ly/3KDwi49
“Working where people live lets nurses deliver truly holistic care.”
Take a closer look at the deep relationships, complex challenges and incredible adaptability that define home care nursing.
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How much could genomics change your nursing practice?
From predicting medication reactions to identifying inherited risks, nurse researcher Andrea Gretchev says understanding genetics is key to safer, more personalized care.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pKqNQe
Trust, safety and collaboration are at the heart of trauma-informed postpartum care.
This article highlights how an integrated care pathway supported birthing parents through one of the most vulnerable periods of their lives.
Read here: https://bit.ly/43EZ1vT
#TraumaInformedCare
What happens when a birthing parent screens positive for postpartum depression and has no primary care provider?
A team in Ottawa built an innovative pathway to make sure these parents are not left without support.
Learn how collaboration changed everything: https://bit.ly/4oTUpKW
Patient safety is about creating a culture where every nurse, patient and caregiver has a voice in keeping care safe. Learn how nurses can lead a cultural shift toward safety that’s proactive, inclusive and built on open conversations.
Link: https://bit.ly/3KfpVnv
#PatientSafety #NurseLeadership
Ashley Holloway shares how a single decision to comfort an inmate reshaped her understanding of care, courage and staying true to herself with no regrets.
Read her powerful reflection: https://bit.ly/4oVd0FS
From flexible scheduling to microlearning on the go, two Alberta nurse educators are reshaping how emergency departments support their teams. Their approach is boosting morale, improving practice, and helping nurses stay.
Read their story: https://bit.ly/4oEXTku
“A little kindness goes a long way.” Nurse leader Phoebe Chometa knows this firsthand. After facing isolation as an internationally educated nurse, she now empowers others through mentorship, empathy and gratitude. Her story is one every nurse should read.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/4hSrSTj
For pregnant and postpartum patients, timely access to therapy is vital. Daisy Singla shows how nurses and midwives can step in to deliver effective, evidence-based care. Read about the SUMMIT trial results: https://bit.ly/4mygtsy
#PerinatalMentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport
Ontario is the first jurisdiction in Canada to include RN prescribing in undergraduate programs. Georgian College’s experience is paving the way for others and helping ensure safe, ethical practice.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pFmDd7
#NursingPractice #RNPrescribing #NursingEducation
How do global experiences reshape nursing? For Mallory Browne, RN, her time in Kenya sparked a commitment to lifelong learning and equity in health care. Discover her story: https://bit.ly/3IswDpq
#Nurselife #PublicHealth #GlobalNursing
Climate change is one of the biggest health challenges of our time.
This inspiring story shows how Sophie R. Walker, a Red River College Polytechnic nursing student, is driving change through her climate-resilient nursing research: https://bit.ly/4mu5iBP
#Nursing #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateAction