For more than 20 years, I have been a public health nurse with the City of Toronto. I work in schools, homes, shelters and clinics. When I first started in the role, I didn’t quite understand the scope of practice for public health nurses. I do now. And my hope is to raise awareness of the value we bring to our health system. We are essential workers who save lives and make a difference. We are professional “cheerleaders” for some of the most vulnerable residents of our community.As an RNAO member, I read the federal election ad campaign outlining why it was important for nurses and all Ontarians to vote. I knew that contributing to an election would be one way for me to play an important ro...