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RNAO is the professional association representing RNs, NPs & nursing students in Ontario. Our mandate is speaking out for nursing and speaking out for health. RNAO.ca
🚨ATTENTION: Do you work in the long-term care sector? Want to learn about Ontario's modernized Health Assessment Form?
This is your chance.
Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 12 to learn all you need to know. Register now to book your spot: RNAO.ca/events/ltc-h...
📢Nurses: If you've graduated within the past 12 months or set to graduate in the next 3 months or if you're an #IEN that's recently registered as a #NewRN in Ontario — then you can join RNAO for free.
🎯Visit: Join.RNAO.ca
#NewGrads
🆘EVERYONE: Join our call! Sign our #ActionAlert to urge PM Mark Carney to make affordable housing a national project: RNAO.ca/policy/actio...
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The 2017 National Housing Strategy Act recognized what we knew already and has long been recognized internationally – housing is a human right. Eight years later, homelessness continues to surge across the country and housing remains unaffordable for millions of Canadians.
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As people across Ontario enjoy another summer long weekend, we are especially grateful for the nurses and other health-care professionals working today. Thank you for your care and dedication to the people of Ontario. 💓
#CivicHoliday
Missed the #FallTour application deadline?☹️
There are five more days left to apply.😊
Chapters, regions without chapters & interest groups can now apply by Aug. 7 to host a #FallTour visit with either our president, president-elect or CEO this Oct. 27 to Nov. 5: MyRNAO.ca/survey/239240
🤯RNAO's turning 100 this year!🎂
Visit our #RNAO100 webpage and learn about RNAO's glorious past: RNAO.ca/RNAO100
Share your photo wearing your pin using #RNAOProud & get featured. Remember to tag us & spread the word.
➡️Learn more: RNAO.ca/RNAOProud
🚨NURSING LEADER WANTED!🚨
RNAO's is looking for region 9 representative for the 2025-2027 term!
Guide the future of your association — submit your nominations by Aug. 8 — ⚠️ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT: MyRNAO.ca/myrnao.ca/...
Our 2025 #MediaAwards🖊️winner Tara Jeffery gives a look into registered nurse Nick Docktare’s life as he volunteers on the front lines in Gaza.
Learn more: RNAO.ca/about/awards...
Canadians expect leadership, not capitulation to fossil fuel interests. We must act now to protect our health, the economy & our children’s future.
🆘EVERYONE: Call on PM Mark Carney to lead with courage. Canada’s health and future depend on it.
Sign our #ActionAlert: RNAO.ca/policy/actio...
🚨ATTENTION EVERYONE!
Homelessness continues to surge across the country and housing remains unaffordable for millions of Canadians. Nurses are urging PM Mark Carney to make affordable housing a national project.
🆘EVERYONE: Join our call: RNAO.ca/policy/actio...
#DidYouKnow: In the 1990s, RNAO began offering its best practice guidelines (#BPG) on CD-ROM. BPGs are now downloaded directly from RNAO.ca/BPG
Visit #RNAO100 page for a glimpse into RNAO’s rich history: RNAO.ca/RNAO100
RNAO members — Celebrate our 100th year anniversary by learning about RNAO's 100 years of action and impact
Get a glimpse into RNAO’s rich history: RNAO.ca/RNAO100
#RNAO100
📢CALLING ALL LONG-TERM CARE PROFESSIONALS!
Join the MTLC and RNAO on Aug. 12, 2025 to learn more about the new modernized Health Assessment Form. Register now to book your spot: RNAO.ca/events/ltc-h...
➡️respect the rights, culture & history of First Nations in Ontario – whose land this has been since time immemorial
➡️honour your duty to consult
👉🏾EVERYBODY: Urge the premier to withdraw #Bill5 now: RNAO.ca/policy/actio...
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Premier Doug Ford: Nurses call on you to:
➡️respect the rights of Ontarians
➡️protect us from harm
➡️protect the land & wildlife of this province so that it is here to sustain future generations
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🆘ONTARIANS — Join our call: RNAO.ca/policy/actio...
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#FridayFacts: For-profit health care compromises quality, costs more, expands a two-tier system, erodes service in our public hospitals & worsens wait times.
Premier Ford, protect our public health system—stop channelling public funding for health care into private profits!
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📢Registration is now open!
Join the #BPSOOHTSummit happening Friday, Sept. 26 – a gathering of Ontario Health Teams sharing how best practices are transforming care.
Secure your spot today: MyRNAO.ca/bpso_oht_s...
#OHTLeadership #BPSOOHT #EvidenceInAction
Dear All,
Let's raise the rainbow flag together at #PrideWindsor & #PrideOttawa happening this month!🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈
Bring everyone!
-Love,
Nurses
Don't forget to register for:
📍Windsor-Essex – Aug. 10: RNAO.ca/events/chapt...
📍Ottawa – Aug. 24: RNAO.ca/events/chapt...
#Pride2025
YOU ASKED, WE HEARD!
The deadline to host a #FallTour visit has been extended to Aug. 7.
Chapters, regions without chapters & interest groups — host a visit with either our president, president-elect or CEO this Oct. 27 to Nov. 5.
Apply now: MyRNAO.ca/survey/239240
🚨Attention RNAO members — ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT!
Join our 2025-2027 board of directors representing region 9 and help guide the future of your professional association.
Learn more & submit your nominations by Aug. 8: MyRNAO.ca/myrnao.ca/...
Slavery was abolished a long time ago.
But anti-Black racism and discrimination still continues.
On #EmancipationDay, join the ongoing fight against racism & discrimination persistent in nursing & beyond.
Join Black Nurses Leading Change: chapters-igs.rnao.ca...
🆘EVERYONE: Call on Prime Minister Mark Carney to not abandon #ClimateAction: RNAO.ca/policy/actio...
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Climate disruption is displacing families, threatening food & water security & driving up insurance rates. The economic cost of inaction is mounting – while the window to prevent runaway climate chaos is closing.
We must act now to protect our health, the economy & our children’s future.
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📢Sept. 26, 2025: SAVE THE DATE!
Dear Ontario Health Teams,
The 2025 #BPSOOHTSummit is coming Sept. 26, 2025.
We can't wait to see you there.
#StayTuned for registration info! Open to all OHTs!
#EvidenceInAction #OHTs #BPSOOHT #StayTuned
RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun says that the LHSC case should serve as a lesson to the governing bodies of other healthcare facilities and encourage them to strengthen their mechanisms for monitoring internal activities. #onpoli
Read the full story in French: ici.radio-canada.ca/...
Fantastic turnout at our #BPSO #OHT meeting today. The BPSO social movement of people-centred evidence-based care aligns with Ontario Health's plan to advance excellent care for all.
Hon. Prime Minister Mark Carney,
Housing is a human right.
Yet, homelessness continues to surge across the country and housing remains unaffordable for millions of Canadians.
We urge you to make affordable housing a national project!
-Nurses
🆘EVERYONE: Join our call: RNAO.ca/policy/actio...
#DidYouKnow you can hire qualified health professionals or find your next career opportunity at #RNCareers website?
🎯Visit RNCareers.ca today!
