As more B.C. hospitals face emergency room closures, we examine how to get more trained nurses working in the province. We talk to a rural physician and a professor of nursing. And in our second half: looking forward to Fall travel deals, as airline prices begin to drop.
Sep 2024
Renewed calls to reopen Riverview Hospital | Play our crossword game
Wednesday's random attacks in downtown Vancouver are prompting a renewal of calls to reopen Riverview Hospital to treat people with mental illnesses. Our guests Brad West, Port Coquitlam mayor, and Guy Felicella, harm reduction and recovery advocate, join us to discuss the nuance ... Show More
51m 4s
Sep 2024
Vancouver mayor calls for public safety 'pivot' after attacks
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says a "pivot" is needed in the response to public safety, after a random attack in the city on Wednesday left one man dead and another seriously injured. We speak to Dr. Julian Somers, clinical psychologist, SFU's faculty of health sciences, about communi ... Show More
52m 47s
Sep 2024
NDP ends supply-and-confidence agreement with Liberals | Recovering from burnout
The NDP announced it is ending its supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberal minority government. Our guest Sanjay Jeram, senior lecturer, political science, Simon Fraser University, breaks down what this may mean, and our audience responds with their thoughts. Then as we ... Show More
53m 46s
Mar 2022
The Sunday Read: ‘Nurses Have Finally Learned What They’re Worth’
Demand for traveling nurses skyrocketed during the pandemic. In March 2020, there were over 12,000 job opportunities for traveling nurses, but by early December of that year, the number had grown to more than 30,000 open positions. Lauren Hilgers details the experiences of Americ ... Show More
46m 22s
May 2023
Nursing Roles after the Bedside with Sarah Wells, RN
For nurses who are looking to transition out of the bedside, the options may be confusing. From academia, to advanced practice and management, it’s crucial to find the right path before embarking on a long journey. In this episode, Sarah Wells, MSN RN from New Thing Nurse, lays o ... Show More
1h 2m