RNAO Open Libary

RNAO's Open Library

The RNAO Open library houses a curated collection of publications showcasing the impact of RNAO's Best-Practice Guideline (BPG) program. Explore publications demonstrating the real-world impact of RNAO's BPG program and how Best-Practice Spotlight Organizations are leading evidence-based change throughout Canada and around the world.

2011
Summary of 2011 Legislative Changes Affecting NP practice in Ontario Date that Legislation Comes into Effect
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2011
The creation of a Dementia Nurse Specialist role in an acute general hospital
Publication: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Author/s:
R. Elliot, 
J. Adams
Journal Article
2010
Backgrounder on Ontario RNs 2009
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2010
Interprofessional collaborative practice within cancer teams: Translating evidence into action. A mixed methods study protocol
Publication: Implementation science: IS
Author/s:
Dominique Tremblay, 
Danielle Drouin, 
Ariella Lang, 
Danièle Roberge, 
Judith Ritchie, 
Anne Plante
Journal Article
2008
Recruitment of Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2007
Best practice recommendations for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers: Update 2006
Publication: Advances in Skin \& Wound Care
Author/s:
David Keast, 
Nancy Parslow, 
Pamela Houghton, 
Linda Norton, 
Chris Fraser
Journal Article
2007
Staffing and Care Standards for Long-Term Care Homes
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2005
Nursing Workload Measurement Systems - A Discussion of the Issues
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2005
The 70 Per Cent Solution: A progress report on increasing full-time employment for Ontario RNs
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2005
Towards an Elder Health Framework for Ontario
Author/s:
Elder Coalition
Report
2003
SARS Unmasked
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2003
Survey of Casual and Part-Time Registered Nurses in Ontario
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2003
The RN(EC)-GP Relationship: A Good Beginning
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, 
Ontraio Association
Report
2002
RNAO response to the Romanow Commission Report
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2002
Tracking the Nursing Task Force (1999): RNs Rate Their Nursing Work Life
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2001
Earning Their Return - When \& Why Ontario RNs Left Canada, and What Will Bring Them Back
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2000
Ensuring the Care Will Be There: Report on Nursing Recruitment and Retention in Ontario
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
Implementation and sustainability of best practice guidelines: a tale of three hospitals
Publication: JBI Evidence Implementation
Author/s:
Peiwei Qin, 
Haixia Wang, 
Zhenhui Tao, 
Wenxin Zhang, 
Juan Wang, 
Peifen Ma
Journal Article