NEWS
Mission to help Ukraine
In partnership with Canadian Medical Assistance Teams (CMAT), RNAO issued a call for RNs and NPs to volunteer to go to Poland to provide primary health care, mental health care, parental/newborn care and other areas of nursing practice to refugees arriving from Ukraine.
The application form is now closed and RNAO sends a massive thank you to all of the nurses who applied to volunteer.
Spread the word: $100 RNAO membership offer
There’s never been a better time to become a member of RNAO. Let your RN and NP friends and colleagues know that they can experience what it’s like to be an RNAO member for only $100.
Are they working 15 hours or less per week? Let them know that we’ve got a great deal for them.
Are you thinking of running for public office? Let us know
RNAO encourages its members to be politically active, especially ahead of the provincial election on June 2. Ontario needs RNs, NPs and nursing students to be involved in policy development at all stages, including elected office. Nurses help shape social policies that reflect the knowledge, expertise and experience of RNAO members.
Save the date for RNAO’s 97th Annual General Meeting: June 9 – 11, 2022
To explore nurses’ experiences over the past year, the theme for this year’s virtual 97th Annual General Meeting (AGM) happening June 9 – 11 is “COVID-19 pandemic: Nursing through crisis.”
This is your chance to gather with your community of RNs, NPs and nursing students in a virtual space to reflect on the past year and look ahead at the opportunities to improve the nursing profession for the current workforce as well as the next generation of nurses.
Join the Ministry of Health’s “Axe the Fax” assessment information session
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has initiated an analysis of the current state and drivers of fax use in the province’s health sector to conduct early planning to identify options for the elimination of fax use in Ontario’s health system.
Media release: RNAO’s response to the lifted mask mandate
On March 9, the Ontario government announced its plans to lift its mandatory mask mandate in most indoor settings and its vaccine mandates in long-term care (LTC) homes. RNAO says these decisions are ill-conceived.
RNAO commemorates the #NationalDayOfObservance
March 11, 2022 marks two years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This date is now recognized as the National Day of Observance to honour people who have died from the virus.
#InternationalWomensDay: #BreakTheBias
On March 8, RNAO celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD). This year’s theme was #BreakTheBias to celebrate the achievements of women, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality, according to the official IWD website.
MEMBERSHIP
RNAO grieves the loss of RN Mary Lynch
It is with deep sorrow that we share that long time RNAO member and Faith Community Nursing Interest Group (FCNIG) leader Mary Lynch passed away suddenly on March 8. Her funeral was held on March 12 at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Oshawa.
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Are RNAO fees tax deductible?
Every year, a number of members ask RNAO’s membership team: “Are RNAO fees tax deductible?”
The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) requires all of its members who are registered to practise to have professional liability protection (PLP). Because PLP is automatically included in your RNAO membership, it may be tax deductible.
Is your information up to date?
Did you know that you can update your information by logging into MyRNAO?
Whether you’re prepping to move, changed your phone number or got a new email address, you can update your information yourself.
Enjoy the latest RNJ issue: an RNAO member benefit
RNAO members get exclusive access to RNJ – RNAO’s award-winning digital publication.
Visit RNJ.RNAO.ca and sit back, relax and enjoy the latest issue.
Find or post nursing opportunities on RNCareers.ca
Are you on the hunt for a nursing position? Visit RNCareers.ca, the official career site of RNAO.
RNCareers.ca specializes in all levels of nursing and health care including executive, administrative and management positions, and caters to both job seekers and employers. You can find NP, RN, RPN and PSW positions in clinical and non-clinical roles on RNCareers.
