Scrubbed in and Speaking out

In this episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out, RNU President Yvette Coffey joins host Dan Williams to discuss the urgent need to focus on retention — not just recruitment.They talk about why nurses are leaving the profession, the impact of unsafe workloads and mandatory overtime, and how initiatives like self-scheduling, flexible work arrangements, and accessible childcare can help.Yvette also outlines RNU’s push for an independent Health Sector Safety Council to address workplace injuries and

What does advocacy look like behind the headlines? In this episode, RNU President Yvette Coffey sits down with host Dan Williams for a candid conversation about the challenges facing nurses and nurse practitioners across Newfoundland and Labrador. They discuss the union’s work on equal pay for equal work, safe staffing, workplace safety, and the right to refuse unsafe work. Yvette also explains why RNU continues to push for nurse practitioner–led clinics, better retention strategies, and a

In this election special, RNU President Yvette Coffey speaks with Tony Wakeham, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.Their conversation covers the PC Party’s plans to strengthen the public healthcare system, improve working conditions for nurses, and ensure safe staffing in hospitals and communities across the province.This episode is part of RNU’s Scrubbed In and Speaking Out election series — conversations aimed at helping nurses and the public understand where

RNU President Yvette Coffey sits down with Jim Dinn, Leader of Newfoundland and Labrador’s New Democratic Party, for a thoughtful discussion about the future of public healthcare and the nursing profession in this province.Together, they explore the NDP’s commitments to safe staffing levels, recruitment and retention, workplace safety, and ensuring nurses have the resources they need to provide expert care.This episode is part of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out’s special election series — designed to

With less than a week before voters head to the polls, RNU President Yvette Coffey sits down with Liberal candidate Krista Lynn Howell, who joins Scrubbed In and Speaking Out on behalf of Premier John Hogan and the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.In this candid conversation, Yvette and Krista Lynn discuss the Liberal Party’s commitments to strengthening public healthcare, supporting nurses and nurse practitioners, and addressing the staffing challenges across Newfoundland and Labrador’s

In our first episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out, host Dan Williams sits down with RNU President Yvette Coffey for an introduction to the podcast and a look at Yvette’s journey as a nurse and union leader. From her early days in critical care to her passion for workplace safety and advocacy, Yvette shares insights that set the stage for future conversations about nursing, health care, and the work of the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador.