{"id":39473,"date":"2014-06-23T04:00:05","date_gmt":"2014-06-22T18:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=39473"},"modified":"2014-06-23T04:00:05","modified_gmt":"2014-06-22T18:00:05","slug":"inos-proclaims-june-22-28-cnmi-nurses-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/inos-proclaims-june-22-28-cnmi-nurses-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Inos proclaims June 22-28 CNMI Nurses Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

With over 180 nurses at the Commonwealth Health Center, the hospital\u2019s nursing workforce is now considered stable and within standard, according to Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. CEO Esther L. Muna.<\/p>\n

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Gov. Eloy S. Inos and Lt. Gov. Jude Hofschneider, seated center, pose with Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. staff and officials during a proclamation ceremony Friday at the hospital. The governor endorsed June 22-28 as CNMI Nurses Week. (Moneth G. Deposa)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

She conceded, though, that the hospital still needs more nurses but this is primarily due to the increasing number of patients at CHC.<\/p>\n

Muna disclosed Friday that the corporation has over 180 nurses\u2014a significant increase from over 160 in previous months. The growth is attributed to the newly absorbed graduates from both the Northern Marianas College\u2019s nursing program, the Nursing Assistants Program at the Saipan Southern High School, and a few local hires.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe now have 180 onboard so I can say our ratio is stable for now, which means it\u2019s within U.S. standards. Nurses are very essential in the healthcare services we provide at CHC whether in prevention or treatment side,\u201d Muna told Saipan Tribune.<\/p>\n

On Friday, Gov. Eloy S. Inos and Lt. Gov. Jude U. Hofschneider jointly proclaimed the week of June 22 to 28 as CNMI Nurses Week.<\/p>\n

With the theme \u201cNurses Light the Way with Heart and Passion,\u201d both officials urged everyone in the Commonwealth to join in honoring nurses by celebrating their accomplishments and efforts to improve the healthcare system. <\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations for another year of good work! I know the corporation since its inception has been challenged by many issues but I know that the management is working very hard to make the necessary improvements and our administration is working closely with the CEO and everyone else,\u201d Inos told the crowd composed mostly of nurses at the public hospital.<\/p>\n

Inos assured that his administration will continue to provide support for the hospital\u2019s workforce, whom he credited for taking good care of patients. He also recognized the pivotal role being played by nurses in private clinics.<\/p>\n

According to Mu\u00f1a, CHCC\u2014being the largest employer of nurses on island\u2014fully recognizes the critical service provided by the nursing workforce in the effective delivery of quality healthcare. Because most nurses at CHC are off-island hires, she is encouraging U.S. citizens to pursue the nursing profession to augment the continuing and future needs of the only public hospital on island.<\/p>\n

Mu\u00f1a said nurses deserve to be honored and celebrated for the many good things they are doing for the sick. She lauded the commitment and dedication of the workforce in fulfilling their duties despite challenges.<\/p>\n

Lineup of activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

CNMI Nursing Association vice president Jordan Danao shared the lineup of activities for the weeklong celebration.<\/p>\n

Last Saturday, the association spearheaded the \u201cFun Run with Colors,\u201d which brought over 100 participants to the event that started at 6am involving the stretch from the Minatchom Atdao Pavilion to the Triple J Motors area.<\/p>\n

Yesterday, June 22, nurses joined together in a mini-triathlon at Micro Beach beginning at 5:30am. Following this event was a special Mass held for CNMI Nurses at San Antonio Church. A whole-day sportsfest continued after the Mass.<\/p>\n

An outreach program is slated this week where nurses will provide free health screenings at the Tuesday and Thursday markets at the Garapan Fishing Base beginning at 4pm.<\/p>\n

A convention is also lined up on June 28 at the Hyatt Regency Saipan, scheduled from 8am through 12 noon.<\/p>\n

The weeklong occasion will be capped by the traditional \u201cNurses Ball\u201d to be held at Hard Rock Caf\u00e9 beginning at 7pm.<\/p>\n

According to Danao, this year marks the biggest membership in the CNMI Nursing Association, with 80 active members mostly from the public hospital.<\/p>\n

After Friday\u2019s proclamation ceremony, Danao, a registered nurse, vowed that the association will continue to demonstrate professionalism in their jobs.<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s one thing the association hopes for, Danao said it is to see an influx of more nurses to the islands in order to meet the demand for services in both public hospital and private health clinics.<\/p>\n

In the proclamation, it was disclosed that the demand for nurses will be greater than ever because of the aging population, the continuing expansion of life-sustaining technology, and the explosive growth of home care services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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