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This past June, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions published a book recounting the experiences of more than 25 nurses from across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The book, entitled Nurses’ Voices: Stories of courage and determination in the face of COVID-19, provides insight to some of the most challenging moments of the pandemic, as experienced by those on the front lines.
“Nurses have shouldered a tremendous burden over the last two years,” said CFNU President Linda Silas. “These stories show just to what extent the pandemic upended nurses’ lives, but also how, despite it all, nurses’ commitment to their patients, residents and clients was unwavering.”
You can find the stories of NSNU Board members Donna Gillis (Northern VP) and Glenda Sabine (VP Long-Term Care) in Chapter 2: The Storm.
Donna recounts her own experience with COVID-19, being one of the first Nova Scotians to be diagnosed, and the stigma that seemed to be attached to contracting this highly contagious virus. She points out the nursing crisis, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic, and the resulting trauma that nurses face. Read Donna’s story on page 54.
Glenda provides her first-hand experience of the devastating effect COVID-19 has had on nursing homes. As a long-term care nurse and a support person for a family member in a long-term care facility, Glenda shares her understanding of the pandemic’s impact on both sides. Read Glenda’s story on page 111. The book was authored in part by a team of journalists with rabble.ca.
