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The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional association representing registered nurses (RN), nurse practitioners (NP) and nursing students in Ontario.
RNAO members enjoy membership benefits like legal protection, educational events, nursing and health-care information, and networking opportunities. And, members collaborate to support the association's advocacy for healthy public policy that benefits all Ontarians. Sign up today and start contributing to RNAO's strong and effective voice, and gain access to valuable benefits that support your nursing practice.
Registration is easy! Join online or call us at 416-599-1925 or 1-800-268-7199.
RNs, NPs and nursing students: Join 50,400+ of your colleagues
Why join RNAO?
We asked RNAO members what membership means to them.
Check out what they're saying in RNAO's In the Zone YouTube video series.
Benefits
Join a community that makes a difference.
Advocacy
Through our advocacy work and ongoing consultations with the Ontario government, we are vigilant in our mission to enhance the nursing profession. Our members are among the first to learn of proposed changes to public policy – they often provide input in policy-making decisions.
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Knowledge leadership
RNAO’s best practice guidelines (BPG) department offers opportunities in areas such as research, surveys, guideline development and professional development. Our quarterly publication, RNJ, ensures members are at the front of the line when it comes to access to nursing thought leadership.
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Legal protection
- Members are covered under our professional liability protection (PLP) insurance regardless of when a claim is made.
- They also have access to cyber liability protection (CLP) as part of membership.
- We also offer an additional legal assistance program (LAP) for a small fee.
Member exclusive savings
Members enjoy many money-saving benefits that can offset their membership fees. Savings include:
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Undergraduate nursing students' benefits
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Student member benefits
Networking, political action, community involvement, career counselling, evidence-based practice plus savings are all benefits for student members.
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Student opportunities
RNAO offers clinical and board of director placement opportunities, as well as liaison positions at your campus.
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Student fees
Become an student member at RNAO for less than $22.
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Friends of RNAO
This membership is for any person who wishes to support the work of RNAO, but does not meet the criteria of member or associate member.
Become a Friend of RNAO and show your dedication to progressive health care and nursing policies that benefit the health of the people of Ontario and beyond. Friends of RNAO receive timely updates on RNAO's advocacy, media releases, BPGs, and educational webinars.
Friends of RNAO also receive RNAO’s monthly e-newsletter In The Loop and our award-winning online publication RNJ. Friends of RNAO can also access RNAO’s affinity partners’ group rate discounts in home and auto insurance, mortgage savings and more.
Get involved
Chapters / interest groups
Network with your community.
Champions Network
Join a network of health-care providers.
Board of Directors
Get involved at RNAO in shaping health policy.
Take action
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Add your voice to make change on issues that matter to nursing and health.
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Engage your elected representative and see the political process at work.
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Engage in the political process and help politicians understand the issues nurses face.
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Meet MPPs to discuss key issues.
Career management
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RNCareers.ca specializes in all levels of nursing including clinical, non-clinical, staff nurse, management, executive and administrative roles for NPs, RNs, RPNs and PSWs across all health-care sectors.
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Take A.I.M with RNAO membership
Your RNAO membership refines your clinical practice with educational opportunities, boosts your morale & provides you with a voice.
