Manitoba nursing students push for compensation whilst putting in the clinical hours
Global News
Some Manitoba nursing students are speaking out over financial concerns they're facing, like parking, gas and uniforms, while going through their practical training
Nursing student Luigi Imbrogno, a board member of the Canadian Nursing Students Association (CNSA), is passionate about helping others, whether it’s patients or his colleagues.
Back in January, he attended the CNSA national conference where he met with other like-minded students.
“Being compensated for the clinical hours we are putting in is very important to us.” Imbrogno said.
As a student at RRC Polytech, he returned home from the conference invigorated to create change and advocate for better compensation for nursing students.
“We are paying upwards of $2,000 for the clinical course itself and then there’s the gas and mileage. We can be placed anywhere within 100 km,” Imbrogno said.
He says despite the many out-of-pocket costs, students are also discouraged from having a part-time job as nursing programs are demanding.
“On top of paying for parking, your uniform, your shoes, meals, it does really add up for students,” Imbrogbo said.
His fellow nursing student, Chelsea Wotton, can attest to the practical-related expenses and challenges.