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Nurses Honoured for Hospice Palliative Care Specialist Certification  In 2004, ten registered nurses from Northwestern Ontario were certified as specialists in the care of patients with terminal illness and their families. A further eight nurses from the region received their certification in 2005. These nurses were among the first group to be certified by the Canadian Nurses Association as specialist in hospice palliative care nursing. The nurses were recognized in Thunder Bay, in front of employers, families and local health care leaders, in a ceremony held at the Thunder Bay Armoury. The event was hosted by the Thunder Bay Commandery, and the Northwestern Ontario Pain & Symptom Management Team. Hospice palliative care aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying for those patients for whom there is no cure. Specialty certification allows registered nurses to build on the foundation of their Canadian RN registration. In 2004, the Canadian Nurses Association added certification for specialists in hospice palliative care nursing to their program. Over the years, Northwestern Ontario has demonstrated a real commitment to the improvement of palliative care for the residents of the area. These recently certified nurses are the leaders in caring for our dying and their families. As the Order has been doing similar work for over 900 years, the Thunder Bay Commandery is proud to recognize these nurses for their leadership and commitment in caring for the terminally ill. » Back To Top |
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