National Nursing Week 2022

For National Nursing Week 2022, CASCADES and the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment (CANE)  shared nurses’ stories about how they are engaging in environmental sustainability and environmental justice within their roles in the hospital, community, administration, education, research or in government. 

How will you answer the call for environmental sustainability in your nursing role?

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Get involved! Environmental sustainability for nurses

• Join local and national environmental groups and organizations
• Join your institution’s Green Team.. Or start one yourself!
• Ask questions! Inquire whether your organization has a plan to reduce their climate impact
• Advocate for curriculum on environmental sustainability for nurses
• Support government policies that prioritize climate action
• Talk to your peers! Engage in sustainability work with like-minded people