RNAO encourages members, chapters, regions without chapters and interest groups to submit resolutions for review and discussion at RNAO’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Members who submit resolutions help raise the profile of important nursing and health issues and engage colleagues in discussions that matter to RNs, NPs and nursing students.

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RNAO encourages members, chapters, regions without chapters and interest groups to submit resolutions for review and discussion at RNAO’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Members who submit resolutions help raise the profile of important nursing and health issues and engage colleagues in discussions that matter to RNs, NPs and nursing students.

Resolutions process

Call for resolutions

Resolutions can be submitted throughout the year up to 5 p.m. (ET) on the Monday of the 17th week immediately preceding the week in which RNAO’s AGM is held.

Review of resolutions

All resolutions are reviewed by the Provincial Resolutions Committee to ensure they meet guidelines. The committee will provide comments to submitters regarding any key issues or concerns related to a resolution. The committee will prepare a report to be circulated to RNAO’S board of directors and members of the association at least four weeks before the date of the AGM.

Presentation at AGM

Submitters present their resolutions for consideration at the AGM to consultation representatives from each provincial interest group and chapter/regions without chapters. Consultation representatives review and vote for the resolutions to be worked on for the upcoming year.

Following AGM

RNAO staff collaborate with resolution submitters to work on carried resolutions and provide a report at the next AGM.

 

Carried at the 2024 AGM

Call for flexible government funding models for nurse practitioners in Ontario
Conduct an anti-racism information campaign series
Expand nurse residency program to include new nurse practitioner graduates
Mandate a dedicated sustainability officer for every Ontario health-care institution
Expand nurse bridging program to permanently integrate the primary and acute care sectors
Nursing students and nurses with disabilities
Support advocacy for accessible and equitable health care in Northeastern Ontario
Standardizing transitions to adult care for pediatric patients with complex medical needs
Renew government funding for the RN First Assistant role
Anti-bullying initiatives in nursing education
Include vaping and nicotine in Ontario’s Smoke-Free strategy
Improving dementia care in Ontario

 

Carried at the 2023 AGM

Expand regulatory authority for nurse practitioners
Support allowing nurse practitioners to authorize applications for hearing devices
Advocate for expanded funding for attending nurse practitioners in retirement homes
Promote a “right-size” children’s health-care system
Improve nursing working conditions to prevent workplace injuries
Advocate for a strategy to address the opioid crisis
Increase new nurse retention and capacity
Ensure greater representation of Black nurse practitioners
Advocate for anti-racist education
Encourage the Ontario Chief Medical Officer to act independently of the government
Advocate for government to fund nursing schools to train students on emotional coping strategies

 

Carried at the 2022 AGM

Including racism in the nursing curricula
Inquiry on impacts of racism in nursing
Racism in nursing education and practice settings
Transition to practice for new nursing graduates
Improving the quality of nursing preceptorship
Supporting learning & change within RNAO
Resources for independent practice nursing
Accessibility to childhood vaccine information
Expand NP scope under the Mental Health Act
Timely access to perinatal mental health services
Accessibility of sharps boxes in patients room
Independent practice in policy and remuneration
Nursing human resources in home and community

 

Carried at the 2021 AGM

Supporting mental health and suicide prevention
Integrated strategy to address substance use disorder
Research and advocacy to support new graduate nurses
Decriminalization of drug possession for personal use
Strategies for Truth and Reconciliation
Sexual and gender minorities content in the nursing standards
Support of a national grief strategy
Compassionate Care Framework
Professional development for nurse practitioners
Mental health support in workplaces and academic institutions
Access to mental health supports for Ontario children and youth
Indigenous knowledge keepers, Elders and nursing Care
Annual environmental sustainability reporting
Increasing knowledge of safer opioid supply
RN, NP, and physician rapid response team
Mandatory placements for students in long-term care
 

Submit a resolution

Submissions are now open. Deadline for submission is Jan. 31, 2025.

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Carried at the 2020 AGM

Regulation of e-cigarettes and vaping for Ontario youth
Access to safe drinking water and sanitation
Research & awareness of strong environmental laws
Interventions for the mistreatment of older adults
Addressing vaccine hesitancy