She acknowledged that nurses have performed remarkably despite limitations in human resources, equipment, management and training, issues which are presently being examined in the health sector reform process. She said that the input which nurses can make for reform proposals is invaluable, as they can more ably assess the needs of patients and make on the sport decisions. Whilst most workers generally interact with normal, healthy, stable individuals, the nature of the medical profession, particularly nursing, frequently bring one contact with persons who are in urgent need of physical, mental, social and even spiritual care. According to Jacintha Annius-Lee, guest speaker at the Nurses Week opening ceremony, nursing demands a holistic approach. During Sunday's opening ceremony those present took a moment to remember the nurses who had passed away, especially Patsy Gibson and Edwardline Sydney who passed on earlier this year.
Nurses touch the lives of so many people in times of pain and suffering.
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