Mr. Chairman, the main piece of this is with the nurse educator mentor positions. In many cases we found that there were difficulties in finding the individuals to hold these responsibilities in the communities. In some cases we also had situations where we might have a nurse educator mentor, but not have a graduate placed in that particular community. So there were difficulties in utilizing this money effectively. Reducing the budget in this area does not impact on the ability of the Department of Health and Social Services to deliver the program. In fact, they are in agreement and are in the process of reviewing and revising the nurse mentorship program to try and come up with a program that will work more effectively in placement of nurse graduates in the small communities in particular. So, Mr. Chairman, it doesn't have an immediate impact, and we expect to have a new program someday soon. Thanks.
Joe Handley on Committee Motion 13-15(3): Recommendation Regarding Self-government Implementation And Incremental Costs, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on March 29th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 13-15(3): Recommendation Regarding Self-government Implementation And Incremental Costs, Carried
Revert To Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 29th, 2004
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