INMO conference also hears from members suffering from long Covid.
The INMO's asking the Health Minister what compensation there will be for nurses 'marathon' work during the pandemic.
Stephen Donnelly will be addressing members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation at its conference this morning.
It's also invited four nurses to speak about the long-term symptoms they've had from covid.
General Secretary of the INMO, Naas woman,Phil Ni Sheaghdha says the extra duties of nurses during the Covid crisis needs to be recognised:
“From a symptom point of view, it’s the absolute extreme exhaustion”. INMO members talk to @dreddiemurphy about their experiences and the challenges of long COVID at the INMO #ADC2021. Watch at https://t.co/OK3Nj9oDrf pic.twitter.com/dMTzACNDJr
— Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation (@INMO_IRL) May 7, 2021
General Secretary Ni Sheaghdha also says they need help getting back to work:
“Your efforts have limited infections, your efforts have saved a lot of lives”. Minister for Health @DonnellyStephen praises nurses and midwives at the 2021 online #INMOADC pic.twitter.com/E2dOQlIzcG
— Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation (@INMO_IRL) May 7, 2021

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