RNAO members continue to raise the profile of the nursing profession by speaking with reporters about prominent nursing and health-related issues. Nurses’ voices matter and help to mobilize change where it’s needed. 

In August, members were featured in many news stories on a variety of topics, including the following:

• Christie Cowan, 580 CFRA: 'Not going to get better anytime soon': no end in sight for health care staffing shortage in Ottawa and Ontario
• Enxhi Kondi, Toronto Star: Why Ontario nurses are leaving a profession they love
• Una Ferguson, CBC Radio: Calls to double ODSP, as the cost of living rises
• Cathy Suppa and Janet Greaves, Simcoe.com: Nurse practitioners unveil plan to address 'health care crisis' in Orillia
• Eram Chhogala, CBC News: The National: Staff shortages force 14 Ontario hospitals to reduce capacity
• Cait Lewis, Inside Ottawa Valley: 'Demoralizing and heartbreaking': Ottawa Valley hospital staff dealing with increased physical, verbal abuse
• Connor Kucharic, Peterborough Examiner: Even as Ontario nurses leave in droves, Trent University sees double-digit growth in nursing applications
• Ola Abanta Thomas Obewu, Breakfast Television: How hospital staffing shortages impact nursing students
• Justine Cole, Toronto Sun: Vital signs of trouble: Many Ontario nurses fleeing to take U.S. jobs
• Linda Silas, CBC News: These charts show nurses are doing more OT than ever. They say it's driving many from the profession
• Meredith Hall, Cornwall Standard-Freeholder: To fix nursing: Pay properly, show respect
• Deb Gibson, CBC News: Community outreach program in London, Ont., takes proactive steps to support those in mental health crises
• Angela Preocanin, The Sault Star: Small-town southern Ontario hospital ERs cut hours again as staff woes deepen
• Dr. Leigh Chapman, CityNews: Ottawa appoints new chief nursing officer

Are you interested in speaking to reporters on the issues that matter most to you? Complete RNAO’s survey to be contacted with future opportunities. For more information, consult the communication material, such as resources related to media relations, social media and photography, available to all members via MyRNAO.