Nursing Statistics
Nursing History
Nursing Symbols
STP Trivia
100

What percentage of nurses in Canada work in continuing care? 

15.5%

100

Whose birthday is International Nursing Day based on? 

Florence Nightingale

100

What were the white caps nurses wore based on? 

The caps were based on head coverings nuns would wear.

100

Where is the first aid kit? 

At front reception

200

During an 8 hour shift, on average, how much does a nurse walk? 

4-5km!

200

In what war is Florence Nightingale famous for helping in?

Crimean War

200

Why did nurses stop wearing caps?  

Due to IP&C and comfort

200

How many muster points do we have? 

2

300

About how many LPN's are there in Alberta

17656

300

In which province did the first nurse in Canada provide care? 

Quebec

300

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

300
How many flags to we have at the front of the building and what are they? 

3 flags, Canadian flag, Alberta flag, and Covenant Care flag. 

400

About how many regulated nurses are there in Canada

439,975

400

In what decade was the first official nursing school in Canada opened? 

1880s

400

What did Florence Nightingale use to help care for her patients during the night that has become a symbol for nursing

A lamp

400

During a power outage, where should we plug in oxygen concentrators? 

In the red outlets in the hallways

500

About how many active staff do we have at STP? 

280