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Manitoba Records Largest Increase in Practising Nurses
Manitoba's nursing colleges report 498 more practising nurses than a year ago, the largest annual rise. Health Minister Theresa Oswald cites the province's nursing strategy, noting total active nurses rose to 16 624 in 2009 from 14 092 in 2000, with a net gain of 2 532. Data show 467 registered nurses, 23 licensed practical nurses and 16 nurse practitioners added in the past year, pushing three year gains to 943 and surpassing the 2007 target of 700 over four years.
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