RNAO Research Unit Collaboration and Partnerships
Survey: Internationally Educated Nurses’ Contributions to Nursing in Canada
All internationally educated nurses (IEN) and nursing students are encouraged to join RNAO’s research study on IENs contributions to nursing in Canada. This study involves an online survey and participation of 30 participants in a focus group consisting of 10-15 participants per English or French group, or individual interviews.
The survey is also available in French.
Invitation for nursing professionals in Ontario emergency departments to shape the future of triaging
If you are regulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and currently work in an Ontario emergency department (ED), you’re invited to share your thoughts via McMaster University’s online form to ensure the future of triaging supports your comfort, increases ED preparedness for high patient volumes, and enables efficient patient flow while simultaneously advancing person-centred care.
If you have any questions, please contact the principal investigator Raisa Ladha at ladhar @mcmaster.ca
Healthcare excellence Canada
Is your organization doing innovative work to expand access to primary and community care while easing pressure on emergency departments? If so, Healthcare Excellence Canada wants to celebrate your impact, help you scale these efforts and share valuable insights that inspire others to do the same.
Right Care Challenge supports health and social care organizations to launch or enhance initiatives that ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place—all while helping reduce avoidable emergency department visits. Participating teams will be supported to pursue their goals while building essential skills in equity, cultural safety, patient engagement and safety. They’ll also explore key topics like quality improvement and working partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
Registration is open from May 12 to October 31, 2025. Award opportunities begin in June 2025. The sooner you register, the more award opportunities your team will have.
Learn more and register: Right Care Challenge
Right Care Challenge is part of Care Forward, a larger initiative that provides funding and learning supports to drive impact on four key priorities: expanding access to care and easing pressure on emergency departments, helping more people age where they call home, advancing person-centred long-term care and supporting the health workforce.
RNAO research unit
RNAO conducts extensive research and undertakes investigative projects that align with the organization's mandate. Members of RNAO's Research Unit (RRU) contribute their multidisciplinary expertise to the co-development of methodologies, shape the structure and strategic direction of research studies, and participate in advisory boards and steering committees.
Partnership and collaboration opportunities may be available with individuals and organizations whose goals align with those of the organization and foster mutual growth and innovation. RNAO's involvement in these activities is evaluated based on how well the study's objectives align with the organization's vision. Any potential legal, reputational, or financial risks associated with the study are also considered before the start of any project.
Call for Papers
We are delighted to share that our CEO has been invited and accepted to be the guest editor for a special issue of IJNSS focused on evidence-based practice. Please consider publishing your work and also share with your networks: Call for Papers. Submission deadline is August 30. Submissions beyond this deadline will be considered for a later issue in 2026.
