Nursing Statistics
What percentage of nurses in Canada work in continuing care?
15.5%
Whose birthday is International Nursing Day based on?
Florence Nightingale
What were the white caps nurses wore based on?
The caps were based on head coverings nuns would wear.
Where is the first aid kit?
At front reception
During an 8 hour shift, on average, how much does a nurse walk?
4-5km!
In what war is Florence Nightingale famous for helping in?
Crimean War
Why did nurses stop wearing caps?
Due to IP&C and comfort
How many muster points do we have?
2
About how many LPN's are there in Alberta
17656
In which province did the first nurse in Canada provide care?
Quebec
In the past, when nurses would graduate, what specific item were they given during a ceremony?
Nurses are given a pin during a pinning ceremony
3 flags, Canadian flag, Alberta flag, and Covenant Care flag.
About how many regulated nurses are there in Canada
439,975
In what decade was the first official nursing school in Canada opened?
1880s
What did Florence Nightingale use to help care for her patients during the night that has become a symbol for nursing
A lamp
During a power outage, where should we plug in oxygen concentrators?
In the red outlets in the hallways
About how many active staff do we have at STP?
280