In Canada, National Nursing Week takes place from May 8 to 14. The week-long celebration draws attention to the courage and commitment nurses display daily on the front lines of the Canadian healthcare system.
Nurses are guided by core principles outlined in the Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses in Canada. Here’s a look at what they entail.
Responsibility to the public. Licensed practical nurses, as self-regulating professionals, must commit to providing safe, effective, compassionate and ethical care to members of the public.
Responsibility to clients. Nurses must provide safe and competent care for their patients.
Responsibility to the profession. Licensed practical nurses must commit to their profession and foster the respect and trust of their healthcare colleagues and communities.
Responsibility to colleagues. Nurses must develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with nursing colleagues and other health professionals.
Responsibility to oneself. Licensed practical nurses must take care of themselves, recognizing and functioning within their personal and professional competence and value systems.
This year, the theme of National Nursing Week is Our Nurses. Our Future. The theme speaks to the many roles played by nurses in a patient’s healthcare journey. Take the time to write a thank-you note to a nurse who has made a difference in your life or the life of someone you love.
Meet some local nurses who serve Weyburn and area:
