Help us chart a course for Canada's nursing professions.

Building the Future Over the past two years, many nurse leaders have participated in Building the Future, the first national study led and endorsed by Canada’s nursing stakeholder groups. The study’s overriding goal is to develop an integrated, longterm labour market strategy for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs). Through interviews, surveys, focus groups and other strategies, the first phase of the study is focused on gathering current, comprehensive information on all aspects of the nursing labour market. These efforts are helping us paint a current picture of nursing human resources, project long-term requirements, develop options to improve retention and recruitment, and assist in developing an integrated strategy for nursing human resources in Canada. We will soon be moving into the second phase of the study, which will involve consultations with provincial governments as well as nursing stakeholder groups to achieve consensus on key issues and possible solutions. The input of nursing leaders will be extremely valuable in this phase. Building the Future urges you to participate and to collaborate with our stakeHelp Us Chart a Course for Canada’s Nursing Professions