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.

2014
RNAO’s 70 per cent Full-Time Employment for Nurses Survey: Hospital and Long-Term Care Sectors
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2012
Backgrounder on Ontario s Registered Nurse Workforce
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2012
ECCO: Enhancing Community Care for Ontarians – A Three Year Plan (White Paper)
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2012
Primary Solutions for Primary Care
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2012
Registered Nurse (RN) Role Description Matrix
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2012
Registered Practical Nurse - Role Description Matrix
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2011
Backgrounder on Ontario Registered Nurses Workforce
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2011
Creating Vibrant Communities - 2011 Provincial Election (Executive Summary)
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2011
Creating Vibrant Communities - 2011 Provincial Election (Technical Backgrounder)
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2011
Ontario 2011 Provincial Election: Comparison of Four Major Political Party Platforms
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
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
2010
Backgrounder on Ontario RNs 2009
Author/s:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Report
2010
Development of clinical practice guidelines for patient management of blood pressure instability in multiple system atrophy, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological disorders
Publication: Canadian Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
Author/s:
Paula Viscomi, 
Janet Jeffrey
Journal Article
2010
Evaluation of preventing chemotherapy induced oral mucositis project in patients with cancer of the female reproductive system at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Thailand
Publication: Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention: APJCP
Author/s:
Yupin Phianmongkhol, 
Jatupol Srisomboon, 
Marayart Nakorn
Journal Article
2010
Supporting evidence-based practice for nurses through information technologies
Publication: Worldviews on evidence-based nursing
Author/s:
Doran Dm, 
Haynes Rb, 
Kushniruk A, 
Straus S, 
Grimshaw J, 
Hall Lm, 
Dubrowski A, 
Di T, 
Newman K, 
Almost J, 
Nguyen H, 
Carryer J, 
Jedras D
Journal Article
2008
Neurological assessment by nurses using the national institutes of health stroke scale: implementation of best practice guidelines
Publication: Canadian Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
Author/s:
Sophia Gocan, 
Andrea Fisher
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
2007
The relevance of psychosocial variables and working conditions in predicting nurses' coping strategies during the SARS crisis: an online questionnaire survey
Publication: International Journal of Nursing Studies
Author/s:
Zdravko Marjanovic, 
Esther Greenglass, 
Sue Coffey
Journal Article