In support and recognition of the significant contributions of all nurses to the health and well-being of the people in Manitoba the Province of Manitoba has proclaimed this week as National Nursing Week.
Province of Manitoba, Proclamation: National Nursing Week
WHEREAS: National Nursing Week has been set aside as an opportunity to learn about the largest group of health care providers in the country; and
WHEREAS: all nurses are working towards improving the health and well-being of the citizens of Manitoba; and
WHEREAS: nurses work collaboratively with all health disciplines to improve the health status of Manitobans; and
WHEREAS: nurses provide timely and quality care to people of all ages; and
WHEREAS: nurses are navigators, leaders and partners with individuals, colleagues, families and communities in providing guidance in health promotion and illness prevention; and
WHEREAS: nurses are dedicated to providing safe, culturally competent and ethical care to patients and their families; and
WHEREAS: nurses recognize the role of culturally appropriate health practices in supporting the health of our indigenous and vastly multicultural residents; and
WHEREAS: nurses are promoting nursing and health careers as a choice for students; and
WHEREAS: nurses advocate for advancements, such as clean air, water, affordable housing and other social determinants of health focused on providing care and support for maintaining health delivered in the community.
Now therefore let it be known that I, Audrey Gordon, Minister of Health for he Province of Manitoba, do hereby proclaim May 9 to 15, 2022 as National Nursing Week in Manitoba and do commend its thoughtful observance to all the citizens of our province.
2022 NNW Proclamation:
2022_NNW_Proclamation.pdfLetter from Honourable Audrey Gordon:
Letter_from_Honourable_Audrey_Gordon.pdf#News