Episode 5 – Scrubbed In and Speaking Out
In this episode, we dive into one of the most pressing issues in health care: safe staffing. Host Dan Williams sits down with RNU President Yvette Coffey to discuss the long-awaited core staffing review—why it matters, what’s changing, and how it will shape the future of nursing in Newfoundland and Labrador.

From outdated staffing models to the growing complexity of patient care, Yvette explains why this review is critical for nurses, patients, and the entire health care system. We also explore the challenges of continuity of care, the impact of virtual care, and why frontline voices must be heard.

Key topics include:

• What the core staffing review means for nurses and patients
• How health care has evolved while staffing models stayed the same
• The importance of accurate data and frontline input
• Why safe staffing goes beyond numbers—it’s about patient safety and staff well-being

Tune in to learn how this initiative could reshape nursing and public health care across the province.