TOP 5 THINGS TO KNOW THIS MONTH

URGENT: Last call to answer the survey on nurses’ wellbeing – for ALL RNs, NPs, RPNs, LPNs and nursing students anywhere in Canada

Time is running out and we must hear from you by end of this week, Saturday, July 31.

Be part of this international COVID-19 nursing workforce survey and help us gain a better understanding of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada’s nursing workforce and how it compares to other countries in the world. What’s the same? What’s unique? What’s the path forward?

RNAO’s letter to Premier Ford calling for mandatory vaccination for health-care workers

RNAO has led the advocacy for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all health-care workers in Ontario.

On July 20, 2022, RNAO continued to pave the way forward with an open letter to Premier Ford calling for the COVID-19 vaccination to be mandated for all Ontario health-care workers. Ontarians requiring health services must not be burdened with the fear of contracting COVID-19 from their health-care providers.

Are you #FullyVaccinated?

Ontarians have faced some of the toughest obstacles of this pandemic and RNAO has remained determined to alleviating some challenges through its policy work.

This month, RNAO launched its #FullyVaccinated social media campaign to encourage everyone to receive both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

RNAO asks once again: Are we preparing for a safe school reopening?

We are less than seven weeks from the start of classes and the Ontario government has not unveiled the provincial plan for the safe and timely reopening of schools in September. With this reopening, schools will house the largest population of unvaccinated people in congregate places.

Membership deal for RNs and NPs: Three months free, including PLP!

Tell a friend to join RNAO now, and the next three months are on us. RNAO’s membership satisfies the College of Nurses of Ontario’s (CNO) mandatory professional liability protection (PLP) requirement and has an added benefit — cyber liability protection (CLP). To learn more about this additional benefit, please visit RNAO.ca/CLP.

Join RNAO's new interest group

RNAO has a new interest group – Black Nurses Leading Change (BNLC) (working title).

BNLC supports the work of RNAO’s Black Nurses Task Force, and continues to inform RNAO and its members on issues affecting Black nurses and nursing students. BNLC will advocate for anti-racism, offer mentorship, provide continuing education and a safe space for Black nurses and nursing students – and their allies – to network and interact with each other.

Join RNAO's Indigenous Nurses and Allies Interest Group

RNAO's Indigenous Nurses and Allies Interest Group (INAIG) envisions more Indigenous representation and education in nursing and health-care settings to create safer and more inclusive and accessible spaces for members of Indigenous populations.

Its mission is to advocate for nursing practice that follows the Truth and Reconciliation calls to action, foster environments free of racism and anti-Indigenous discrimination and that promote culturally safe health care.

Show off your RNAO pride with style

Thanks to a newly added membership benefit, all RNAO members now have the opportunity to show off their RNAO pride with style.

In partnership with Dixie Uniforms, members are able to receive 15% off scrub tops, scrub pants and face masks.

New grads, don’t forget to add your CNO number

Was your RNAO membership recently upgraded to new grad?

Don’t forget to add your College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) number to your myRNAO.ca profile so that your professional liability protection (PLP) becomes active. The CNO requires all practising nurses to have at least $2 million in PLP coverage. RNAO provides you with coverage of up to $10 million.

Find your next opportunity on RNCareers

Looking for a job in nursing? Need to post a nursing job? Visit RNCareers.ca, RNAO’s official career site.

RNCareers specializes in all levels of nursing and health care including executive, administrative and management positions. Visit the website to find NP, RN, RPN and PSW positions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

RNAO covers you legally!

Get peace of mind in these challenging times. Protect yourself by maintaining your RNAO membership and get the additional Legal Assistance Program (LAP) coverage.

RNAO’s professional liability protection – PLP – is an automatic benefit of RNAO membership. PLP provides legal coverage to RN and NP members of RNAO who are named in a lawsuit or criminal investigation related to nursing practice. You don’t pay extra for PLP – it’s included in your membership fee.

Enjoy RNJ: an exclusive member benefit

RNJ digital is an exclusive RNAO member benefit. Once logged in through myRNAO.ca, members have full access to features, profiles, columns, news and RNAO’s much-loved “What nursing means to me” column. Read the latest issue or search for back issues of the print publication, dating to early 2018.

RoseAnne Archibald makes #HERstory

RNAO congratulates RoseAnne Archibald for her historic election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. National Chief Archibald becomes the first woman to lead the Assembly.

Mary Simon is Canada’s first Inuk governor general

RNAO is thrilled that Mary Simon has officially been sworn in as Canada’s 30th governor general and is the first Indigenous person ever to hold the position. On July 26, 2021, Simon took the oath to become the governor general of Canada at the Senate chamber in Ottawa.

Impact change: Sign RNAO’s Action Alerts - July 2021

RNAO and its members’ collective voice mobilizes change through Action Alerts that call on elected officials, both provincially and nationally, to take action on issues that affect nursing, health care and the determinants of health.

New edition of best practice guideline available

RNAO is proud to release the best practice guideline (BPG) Vascular Access, Second Edition.

This new edition provides evidence-based recommendations and resources for nurses and the interprofessional team related to the insertion, assessment and maintenance of vascular access devices (VAD) in the infant (newborn – one year), pediatric (one – 18 years) and adult populations (18 years and older).

Heart-to-heart conversation with nursing colleagues: Register for the Aug. 18 open forum session

RNAO continues to facilitate important conversations among nurses at monthly open forum sessions. The next session will focus on the experiences of nursing students’ as they complete their education and transition into the workforce.

Wisdom in Wound Care Webinar Series: Skin Tears

Interested in wound care? RNAO has a webinar series for you!

Beginning in May 2021, the Wisdom in Wound Care Webinar Series offers 11 monthly, 45-minute webinars hosted by RNAO and facilitated by wound care experts in Ontario.

Legal protections through RNAO membership: PLP and LAP

RNAO’s professional liability protection (PLP) paired with RNAO’s Legal Assistance Program (LAP) means peace of mind for you.

You’re invited to RNAO’s free webinar to hear from Roberta Tasson, Partner of The Magnes Group Inc. and Mara Haase, RNAO’s LAP Administrator, as they discuss the legal protections available through RNAO membership: PLP and LAP coverage.

Members speak out: July 2021

#NursesVoicesMatter

That’s why RNAO encourages its members to speak out on key nursing- and health-related issues in the media. The collective voice of nurses drives change to improve the health of all.

Members' tweets: July 2021

It’s vital for nurses to be active and vocal on social media, especially Twitter, to drive change and facilitate discussion on topics related to nursing, health, and health care.