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- 4/8/2013
Nurses concerned as Alberta Health Services moves to cut part-time positions
As the province’s registered nurses get set for labour negotiations, Alberta Health Services is warning major workforce changes are on the horizon, including a reduction in part-time positions. - 4/8/2013
Alberta pharmacists: why spend $400,000 on ads about drug savings?
The Alberta Pharmacists’ Association and grassroots Alberta pharmacists are questioning why the Alberta government has invested in a province-wide radio and print ad campaign to tell Albertans that “Lower prescription costs are good medicine for you, your family and for Alberta.” - 4/8/2013
Nearly 25% of Canadian nurses wouldn't recommend their hospital
Nearly a quarter of nurses wouldn't recommend the hospital where they work to their family or friends, a survey by CBC News has found. - 4/8/2013
NS budget re-allocates drug funds
Nova Scotia's 2013-2014 provincial budget emphasizes lower costs for generic drugs and lower payments for seniors. - 4/8/2013
B.C. nurses among least likely to recommend their hospital
Nurses in British Columbia are among the least likely in Canada to recommend the hospitals where they work, according to a CBC News survey. - 4/8/2013
B.C.’s proposed nursing changes slammed
At issue is legislation — passed but not yet in force — that would change the bargaining association for the province’s licensed practical nurses, who last year joined the B.C. Nurses’ Union. - 4/8/2013
Nominations sought for Prime Minister's volunteer awards
OTTAWA | Do you know an individual volunteer, a group, a business or not-for-profit organization that deserves recognition for volunteer work in your community? - 4/8/2013
Letter: Best nurses aren’t necessarily university educated
A letter in response to news Quebec will soon require nurses to have university degrees: - 4/8/2013
MRI overused for back pain