Monthly Archives: June 2012

Working together on the International Scene: International Council of Nurses (ICN) hosts the Triad

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Judith Shamian

I was fortunate to attend the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Triad meeting in Geneva in May 2012, just before the World Health Assembly. The WHA is the World Health Organization’s annual policy making assembly where the ministers of all … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Sites

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Sherri Huckstep

I recently spent time at VON’s North Bay, Muskoka, Sarina, Hamilton, Toronto and Peterborough sites. I don’t get to spend as much time as I used to as “Sherri the Nurse” so this week was really great.  I realized both … Continue reading →

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The Secrecy and Privacy Still Exists: Part 7

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Judith Shamian

Our journey in the cancer world is into its third month.  One of the biggest surprises I had is peoples’ response to the fact that I am blogging about it.  I often get the question. “Does your husband know? Did … Continue reading →

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Healthcare and Technology

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Judith Shamian

Why, why, why are we are spending so much money on technology and why do we have so little to show for it?? I love Canada and I am so proud to be a citizen of this country.  People are … Continue reading →

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