In the LOOP
What does the G8/G20 mean to you?
As many of you know, the cities of Huntsville and Toronto are the staging ground for the G8 and G20 summit meetings (June 25-27), during which, world leaders will discuss the global economy, the environment and international security.
Poverty on centre stage
As part of the People's Summit activities, more than 55 anti-poverty advocates, nurses and nursing students met at Innis Town Hall Theatre in Toronto on June 18 to watch a special community performance of In My Shoes: A Play About Poverty. The play shares the personal stories and reflections of a group of people living in poverty in Sault Ste. Marie.
Water is a human right
On June 23, nurses expressed their concern about the public's right to access water. Over a three day period more than 785 RNs emailed letters to Prime Minister Stephen Harper urging him to vote 'yes' to the United Nation's motion to recognize water as a human right.
Quality care legislation not yet ‘excellent’
On May 20, Irmajean Bajnok, RNAO's Director of International Affairs and Best Practice Guidelines Programs along with Policy Analyst Valerie Rzepka explained RNAO's view on Bill 46, the Excellent Care for All Act that would enforce pay-for-performance rules for hospital chief executives and make hospitals more accountable for reducing wait times and implementing measures to achieve uniform, high quality of care.
So you think you can campaign?
Have you ever considered putting your nursing knowledge and skills to work as an elected official? Are you passionate about speaking out for health and healthy communities and do you want to make a difference in government?
Political shuffle at Queen’s Park
Before the Ontario Legislature officially adjourned for the summer; Premier Dalton McGuinty shuffled and appointed two women to important health portfolios. On May 20, Liz Sandals, MPP for Guelph was named Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. Two weeks later, Judith Wright was appointed as Deputy Minister of Health Promotion on June 2.
Get your pride on during Pride Week 2010
Every year in June and beyond, cities around the world participate in Pride events. During this occasion, thousands of gay and gay-friendly participants and tens of thousands of spectators take part in parades, concerts, picnics, festivals and more to celebrate diverse sexual and gender identities.
Meet the executives
RNAO's executive office was abuzz with official business during Nursing Week 2010, as chapter and region visits were organized and confirmed.
Camp nursing
Some RNs head to summer camp as a fun way to volunteer or have a working holiday. Your nursing association is there for you with some things to know before you pack your bag:
BMO and RNAO team up to offer Mosaik MasterCard®
RNAO members have the option to use a credit card that shows their pride in the nursing profession. When you use your RNAO MasterCard® to make a purchase, you support your association as a contribution is made to RNAO by Bank of Montreal - at no cost to you.
Creating healthier work environments: August 8-13, 2010
Does your health-care organization promote respect in the workplace? Is there effective leadership at the helm of your hospital? Do you work on a team that has positive energy? Is the culture in your workplace one where safety comes first? We all want to work in a healthy work environment so the needs of patients can be the focus of our day-to-day practice.
Managing chronic diseases: September 26-October 1, 2010
According to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, nearly 80 per cent of Ontarians over the age of 45 have a chronic condition. And in the province, chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability.
Nurses ‘show and tell’ best practices: October 18-20, 2010
Join your provincial, national and international colleagues as they present research on best practices in nursing. RNs from abroad, including Cuba, Colombia, Israel, the United States, Iran, Australia and others will gather with nurses from across Canada for the Knowledge, the Power of Nursing Conference: Celebrating Best Practice Guidelines and Clinical Leadership, on October 18-20, 2010 in Toronto.
Do you have a story idea?
Do you have a story idea for an article you would like to see in Registered Nurse Journal? Is there someone you would like to see profiled or an aspect of nursing you would like to read more about? Please submit your ideas and suggestions to:
Tell us what you think about Registered Nurse Journal
With the May/June issue of Registered Nurse Journal hot off the press, the communications team wants to know what you liked about the issue and what could have been better. In our effort to continually improve the magazine, we want your feedback and comments. Please send your suggestions to:
Best practice guidelines summer sale
For a limited time only, the best practice guidelines program is offering a 50 per cent savings off the regular price of select clinical and healthy work environment (HWE) guidelines.
Check the status of your NEI application online
RNAO members can take advantage of a new service that makes it easy to check the status of your Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) application. Once an NEI applicant receives their confirmation email, they are now able to check if they have been selected for reimbursement, or, if they are still being considered, by visiting www.RNAO.org/NEISTATUS.