It may sounds contradictory, but it’s a sign of the times. Nurses across the country have been working short and that means long hours and cancelled vacations. That is putting pressure on the people charged with caring for us when we need them the most. Linda Silas is the president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. They are currently gathered at a convention in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. She took some time to reflect on the challenges in health care and offer suggestions on how governments can be better supporters of these front line workers.