Gander, NL – The Registered Nurses’ Union (RNU) will hold its 25th Biennial Convention at Hotel Gander, Gander, NL, October 24-28, 2016. The following events are open to the media.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Opening ceremonies and remarks by:
- Beverly Griffiths, Director of Acute Health Services and Nursing Policy, Department of Health and Community Services;
- Hassan Yussuff, President, Canadian Labour Congress (via video).
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Address by RNU President Debbie Forward.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Nursing Profession; presentation by Mikaela Brooks, Researcher with Manitoba Nurses Union.
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – RNU Rally for Safe Patient Care, James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre.
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Keynote Address: Barb Fry, RN; “Thriving in a Changing Workplace.”
Friday, October 28, 2016
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Closing Speaker: Comedienne Meg Soper, RN; “Wit, Fit and Balance… Strategies for Success.”
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Closing Ceremonies.
All on-site events will take place in Salons B/C/D of Hotel Gander.
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For more information or to arrange media interviews, contact:
Kristian Styles
Communications Specialist
709-699-3676
kstyles@rnunl.ca