Her skills are in huge demand across Nova Scotia. Right now, Nova Scotia Health is advertising to hire more than 200 licensed practical nurses (LPN).
“Emma,” a nursing student living in Dartmouth, is unable to complete her final clinical placement and graduate because she’s unvaccinated. The province’s COVID vaccine mandate requires health care workers to get two shots.Right now, Nova Scotia Health is advertising to hire more than 200 licensed practical nurses . Dozens of nursing homes across the province are also on the hunt for them.
She’s not second-guessing her decision to become a nurse. Four years ago, she enrolled in the Nova Scotia Community College practical nursing program. She maintained an A average throughout her tenure. She enjoyed every moment.“You're working closely with doctors, pharmacists and physiotherapists. As a nurse you’re the patient’s biggest advocate. You’re the one most connected with the patient.
When vaccines were mandated, it was argued they would protect those infected by lessening the impact of the virus and protect others by limiting the spread. It is now well-established that COVID vaccines do not stop the spread of the virus. Even when people who are vaccinated get COVID-19, they can have similar viral loads to those who are unvaccinated.
“By September 2021, and despite the available evidence, media and public framings re-enforced the idea that vaccination was the magic bullet that would end the pandemic. It was wishful thinking." The province is spending millions to bring in nurses from other provinces as Nova Scotia nurses remain off the job because of their vaccination status. STOCK IMAGE - Stock imageThe Department of Health won’t say exactly how many health-care workers are suspended now under the mandate. As of Friday, 121 employees of Nova Scotia Health were off the job, according to numbers provided by the department.
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