SRNA - Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association

Media Advisory

What:	2005 Annual Meeting and Conference Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association (SRNA) tuRNing ideas into action - Safe Health Care
Who:	More than 250 registered nurses working in primary health care, public health, home care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and academic settings across the province.
When:	Wednesday May 4 Highlights 8:30 - 9:00 Opening Ceremonies - Canadian Nurses Association President-Elect, Dr. Marlene Smadu, RN 12:40-1:00 The Honourable Minister Nilson's address and questions 1:00 - 4:00 SRNA Business Meeting 5:30 - 8:00 Celebrating our RN Leaders Awards Banquet Thursday, May 5 Highlights 8:45 - 9:45 Opening Keynote Address: Beth Sparks, RN, President, Nurses Association of New Brunswick 1:15 - 2:15 Panel moderated by Dr. Marlene Smadu, RN on Safe Health Care with Carolyn Hoffman, RN, Director of Operations, Ontario to British Columbia, Canadian Patient Safety Institute, Marcel Ayeko, Manager, Quality and Planning, Investigation Operations Branch, Transportation Safety Board and Rosalee Longmoore, RN, Saskatchewan Union of Nurses President. 2:45 - 3:45 Closing Keynote Address: Stephen Lewis, Veteran Ambassador and Humanitarian Advocate
Where:	Regina Inn, 1975 Broad Street, Regina

Background

The SRNA is the professional regulatory body for registered nurses in the province. Founded in 1917, the SRNA represents the largest group of health professionals in the province with almost 9,000 practising members. The SRNA speaks out on health care issues on behalf of registered nurses and the public.

New SRNA President, Fay Puckett, RN and Executive Director, Donna Brunskill, RN will be available following the conclusion of the annual meeting at 4:00 p.m. to meet with the media.

For more information contact:
Maureen Belanger
Communication Coordinator
Phone: (306) 359-4243

Last Updated: May 4, 2008