6 First Nations nurses talk about why they got into nursing – FNHA
Apr 10, 2024
Every year on April 10, British Columbia marks Indigenous Nurses Day. Now in its third year, FNHA is honouring nurses who weave Indigenous wisdom and cultural safety into their nursing practice.
With over 40 First Nation and Metis nurses across the organization, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is honoured to recognize Indigenous Nurses Day and the work its teams do to provide culturally safe services for First Nations across the province.
Every year on April 10, British Columbia recognizes Indigenous Nurses Day – this year with a proclamation that the FNHA contributed to. With Indigenous Nurses Day now in its third year, the FNHA is honouring nurses who weave Indigenous wisdom and cultural safety into their nursing practice.
“Indigenous Nurses Day is not only an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous nurses but acknowledge the work they do in helping make access to health care safer for First Nations people,” said Monica McAlduff, FNHA Chief Nursing Officer. “As a nurse myself, I see the impact Indigenous nurses have on improving patient care and transforming First Nations Peoples overall experience within the health care system.”
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