https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2020/04/20/declaration-de-claire-betker-presidente-de-laiic-s
April 20, 2020 — We are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence that took place in Nova Scotia yesterday. We have learned that two of the victims were members of the nursing family and employees of VON – Heather O’Brien, a licensed practical nurse (LPN), and Kristen Beaton, a continuing care assistant.
Our thoughts are with the victims’ families, VON Canada and everyone else effected by this tragedy.
Nurses and all health-care providers are leaders, bravely providing care to the public during challenging times. Yesterday we lost two of those professionals. CNA mourns their loss and mourns for everyone impacted.
Claire Betker, RN, MN, PhD, CCHN(C)
President
-30-
About the Canadian Nurses Association
The Canadian Nurses Association is a powerful, unified voice for the Canadian nursing profession. We represent regulated and retired nurses in all 13 provinces and territories. We advance the practice and profession of nursing to improve health outcomes and strengthen Canada’s publicly funded, not-for-profit health system.
For more information, please contact:
Eve Johnston
Media and Communications Coordinator
Canadian Nurses Association
Tel: 613-237-2159, ext. 114
Cell: 613-282-7859
Email: ejohnston@cna-aiic.ca
#news-release