NURSE 2 NURSE PEER SUPPORT
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TURNING INTEREST INTO ACTION
N2NPS has been busy advocating for nurses. From podcasts, public events, and fundraisers, N2NPS is here to advocate for and support nurses. Check out the list of previous advocacy events and contact us if you want to help with future endeavors.
Canadian Association of Mental Health
“Working Stronger” Workplace Mental Health Conference
March 7, 2023
Sarah B. represented N2NPS in A4 PANEL: POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS – STORIES FROM FIRST RESPONDERS In this panel, frontline healthcare workers tell their stories and explore how peer support programs have helped them heal from post-traumatic stress and other occupational stress injuries. Exploring peer support programs, mental health supports at work and how to manage mental health, panellists discussed their own lived experiences and shared supports that have worked for them. Working on the frontlines, these emergency and healthcare personnel have helped make mental health matter in communities and workplaces across Alberta and used this panel to share how their story may become someone else’s survival guide.
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N2NPS SECOND
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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March 3, 2023
N2NPS Board Members and available team members hosted N2NPS’s second AGM.
N2NPS
NURSE WELLNESS EVENT
February 22, 2023
Katrina and Fola hosted an in-person event at City and Soul Wellness. Topics covered include: What is Stress, Traumatic Stress, the Window of Tolerance, Nervous System awareness and tools for support.
UNA LOCAL 412:
N2NPS PRESENTATION
December 20, 2022
Katrina S. and Sarah B. presented at UNA Local 412 AGM to educate nurses about chronic stress and how to mitigate stress symptoms with resilience techniques.
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Katrina S., Sarah B., Sarah K., and Sirius pose with the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award in Edmonton, AB.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces N2NPS as 2022 Recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Award
December 14, 2022
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce ‘Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support ’ as the 2022 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award.
This award is presented to an organization who has made outstanding contributions to mental health education and anti-stigma activities that have had a positive impact on the mental health community. Specifically, by actively engaging students and staff in understanding and accepting mental illness and the importance of mental health.
“Our post-COVID 19 world continues to apply increased pressure and workload to our frontline healthcare workers. It is our pleasure to announce the recipient of the national Jordan James Pickell Award in 2022 as ‘Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support.” says Dave Gallson, National Executive Director of MDSC.
UNA Local 85 AGM:
N2NPS Presentation for Nurses
November 16, 2022
Katrina S. and Sarah B. presented in person at UNA Local 85 AGM to educate nurses about chronic stress and how to mitigate stress symptoms with resilience techniques.
I4 Launchpad Pitch Competition
November 2, 2022
Sarah B. was a finalist in the i4 Launchpad competition to receive program funding and support. Although N2NPS did not win, we thank i4 Launchpad for inviting N2NPS to participate in the competition.
UNA LOCAL 85:
NURSES WEEK CELEBRATION
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May 11, 2022
Sarah B., Katrina S. and Sarah K. provided psychological support to nurses at Sturgeon Community Hospital during nurses week celebration.
WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY
April 28, 2022
Katrina S., Sarah B., Sarah K. attended the Workers Memorial Day ceremony in Edmonton, AB at Notley Park to honour the workers injured, suffered illness, or killed in Alberta workplaces. Advocate for improving mental health resources for nurses.
SANDRA PAYNE WELLNESS:
END THE SILENCE PODCAST: DIVISION, REPRESSION AND COLLECTIVE TRAUMA IN THE NURSING PROFESSION
March 4, 2022
Guest Speaker Katrina Stephenson spoke of toxicity within the nursing profession that is flourishing during the pressures and division throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. After enduring repression and trauma, many nurses are on edge and feel silenced more than ever. Katrina speaks about how peer support can help improve the nursing culture.
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OPERATION TANGO ROMEO;
THE TRAUMA RECOVERY PODCAST
EP. #151 NURSE 2 NURSE PEER SUPPORT
Nov 05, 2021
Guest Speakers Katrina S. and Fola V. Spoke to Mark Meincke in his podcast about Post Traumatic Stress Injuries and served as a reminder that you are not alone.
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NURSES SAY IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED IN WAKE OF CALGARY HEALTH-CARE WORKER'S APPARENT OVERDOSE DEATH
BY BRITTANY GERVAIS, CALGARY HERALD
Oct 10, 2021
N2NPS speaks about the mental health crisis and opioid crisis overwhelming the health care system. Nurses are bearing the brunt of that and N2NPS advocates for better mental health support.
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HUMAN RIGHTS & MENTAL HEALTH NURSING: EQUITY AND INCLUSION
October 27th, 2021
Nurse Wellness Through Peer Support - Fola V., and Sarah B. presented in a workshop discussing mental health struggles faced by nurses across Canada; provided examples of mental health supports, and advocated for positive changes for nurse recognition across Canada.
NURSES VOICES PODCAST -
WHEN TRAUMA HITS HOME: NURSES’ MENTAL HEALTH WITH KATRINA S. AND SARAH B.
October 26th, 2021
Guest Speakers Katrina S. and Sarah B. advocated for mental health support for nurses by sharing lived experiences.
This podcast was endorsed by the Mood Disorder Society of Canada.
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EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION SERIES
September 20, 2021
N2NPS hosted WESUP and BC Human Rights Clinic to provide education and empower nurses. Education regarding rights in the workplace when it comes to mental health injury and substance use disorder in nursing.
TRAUMATIZED NURSES FIGHTING TO GET MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AMID FOURTH WAVE
Written by Brittany Gervais in the Calgary Herald
September 18, 2021
N2NPS spoke with a journalist regarding the struggles nurses are experiencing during the Covid-19 pandemic and the lack of mental health support. N2NPS is advocating to improve the lives and working conditions of nurses throughout the pandemic.
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NURSES EMPOWERING NURSES:
FUNDRAISER MOTORCYCLE RIDE EVENT
August 14th, 2021
Sarah B., Katrina S., and Fola V. partnered with Harley Davidson to coordinate and execute a motorcycle “fun run” ride with donations going towards the N2NPS organization.
SANDRA PAYNE WELLNESS: END THE SILENCE PODCAST:
MERGING SPIRITUALITY AND MENTAL WELLNESS WITH FOLA VERITAS RPN
July 20, 2021
Guest Speaker Fola V. discusses how nurses can promote wellness through integrating traditional healing modalities and modern scientific knowledge.
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IGNITED EVENTS WEBINAR:
EXAMINING THE PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TOLL ON NURSES AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BUILDING NURSING SUPPORT SYSTEMS
May 28th, 2021
Guest Speakers Katrina S. and Sarah B.- Discussing the global systemic issues that affect nursing wellness and advocating for increased awareness and changes to current health care systems. Advocating for increased mental health support and legislation changes that recognize the risks involved with the nursing profession.
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SANDRA PAYNE WELLNESS:
END THE SILENCE PODCAST: REALITIES OF PTSD IN NURSING WITH KATRINA STEPHENSON R.N.
April 15, 2021
Guest Speaker Katrina Stephenson spoke of the difficulties faced by nurses with PTSD. Katrina advocates for increased mental health support for nurses as well as advocating for culture change within nursing through peer support.
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SANDRA PAYNE WELLNESS:
END THE SILENCE PODCAST: NURSING TRAUMA WITH SARAH BOHACHYK, R.N.
February 12th, 2021
Guest Speaker Sarah Bohachyk spoke of decreasing the stigma of mental health struggles for nurses by sharing lived experiences, advocating for change, and offering hope.
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SILENCE FEEDS THE STIGMA BEAST, SO HIDE NO MORE, SAYS ‘NURSE WITH A PTSD JACKET’ - BY KATRINA STEPHENSON
United Nurses of Alberta NewsBulletin Summer 2020 Volume 44, Number 2, pages 20-21.
Katrina wrote an article regarding her PTSD diagnosis and made a Call to Action to change the stigma regarding nurses and their mental health struggles.
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UNA LOCAL 85 MEETING:
GUEST SPEAKER SARAH BOHACHYK RN
December 3rd, 2020
Guest Speaker Sarah Bohachyk shared her personal experience of work-induced PTSD with fellow Registered Nurses and advocated for nurse wellness.