This year’s Mona Grey Lecture reflects Linda Silas’ vision as outlined in Professional Progressive Nursing by focusing on how nurses can demand respect for their practice through advocating for safe nurse-patient ratios. “Safe NPR” is not just a tagline, it is an evidence-based solution to improve patient outcomes, support and retain nurses, and strengthen health systems. Nursing is a safety-critical profession that deserves respect and investment. Join Linda Silas, President of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, Adriane Gear, President of the BC Nurses’ Union, and Janet Hazelton, President of the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union, as they share how their organisations are turning NPR advocacy into lasting change.