As part of Phase One of a doctoral research study titled: “What guides us here?” Exploring community nurses’ experiences of moral distress, you are cordially invited to consider participation in an individual telephone interview to discuss everyday ethical issues* and experiences of moral distress**. Please see...
The Professional Development Bursary was established by the Community Health Nurses Initiative Group (CHNIG) of the Registered Nurses’ Association (RNAO) in 2010 in recognition of the need to support CHNIG members in their interest and participation in the National Community Health Nurses’ Conference. Please visit...
Elections are held each year at the AGM as required. This year we have openings for: Communications: Secretary; Communications: Website and Newsletter; Professional Practice: Home Health; Research, Education and Professional Development Co-Lead; and Student Representative(s). Candidates for office shall be nominated in writing, and delivered to...
The association's 87th Annual General Meeting will be held from April 26 to 28, 2012 at the Toronto Hilton Hotel. This meeting promises to be both informative and enjoyable for all members and student associates who attend. CHNIG will be hosting its AGM on the morning of...
Offered by The Michener Institute, this three month online course is designed for health care professionals looking to enhance their patient education practice. Participants will study theory and develop skills to help patients address the challenges of chronic illness, including diabetes, and facilitate lifestyle changes. The...
Shortened hospital lengths of stay, and a growing number of people living with chronic diseases has meant that more Ontarians than ever are receiving health care services in their homes. In 2010, the Ontario Auditor General raised concerns about the quality and value of home care...
Ontario Public Health Association Welcomes the Drummond Commission’s Recommendation to Focus on Prevention February 16, 2012/ Toronto, ON: The Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA), the voice of front-line public health professionals, endorses the Drummond Commission’s position that investments should be made in programs and activities that...
Dear CHNIG members, please take the time to log in to theMemeber's section of this website and check out the CHNIG Seed Grant Initiative Application. Deadline for application is April 25, 2012....
http://www.CHNresources.org Liz Diem and Alwyn Moyer have initiated Community Health Nursing Resources as a virtual community of practice of community health nursing educators and practitioners. They collaborate to define issues, develop ways to deal with the issues, and distribute effective practice and classroom-ready resources. They believe...
By the end of this seminar nurses will have an increased understanding of: The values and principles of primary health care and how they relate to community and acute care nursing practice The differences and similarities between primary care and primary health care The key concepts of primary...
