Did you know, CHNIG contributes over half the cost of the RNAO Student Membership to help increase accessibility for nursing students and support our professional organization?
Nursing Students
Student Information
Role Description for Student Member:
- Provide input to RNAO and CHNIG on relevant issues from a student’s perspective.
- Promote CHNIG and RNAO’s perspectives, links, resources and awards to peers in nursing programs.
- Identify community and home health nursing student education issues to CHNIG.
- Network with other student nursing associations, especially the Ontario Regional Director of the Canadian Nursing Students Association (CNSA) and the Provincial Nursing Students Interest Group (Nursing Students of Ontario- NSO) on a regular basis.
- Contribute to the overall goals of CHNIG and RNAO where possible.
Guidelines for Application to the Tuition Support Program for Nurses
The Tuition Support Program for Nurses is part of the government’s commitment to provide more families with access to primary health care, and to support the recruitment and retention of nurses to rural and remote areas across the province. Read More
For more information contact the Student Representative at Student.Representative@CHNIG.org
Guidelines for Application to the Tuition Support Program for Nurses
The Tuition Support Program for Nurses is part of the government’s commitment to provide more families with access to primary health care, and to support the recruitment and retention of nurses to rural and remote areas across the province. Read More
For more information contact the Student Representative at Student.Representative@CHNIG.org
Benefits
Why become a CHNIG student member?
- Our website includes stories from nurses, opportunities for funding, and information on conferences and meetings, and other resources
- By attending meetings and networking with other CHNIG members, you can stay connected to the pulse of Community Health Nursing in Ontario
- You will receive our biannual newsletter with information on what the interest group is doing for you
- You have the opportunity to be involved in political action for patients and your own profession
- Membership is FREE for students
How to sign up:
- Visit the RNAO website or print out the form.
Apply Online
Membership Application Form
- Don’t forget to select “Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group” as your interest group.
- Enjoy the benefits!
How to sign up:
- Visit the RNAO website or print out the form.
Apply Online
Membership Application Form
- Don’t forget to select “Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group” as your interest group.
- Enjoy the benefits!
Join CHNIG when you sign up or renew with RNAO.
Awards
CHNIG Professional Development Bursary to attend the Annual 2016 RNAO and CHNIG AGMs
The Professional Development Bursary was established by the Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group (CHNIG) of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) in recognition of the need to support CHNIG members in their interest and participation in the annual RNAO and CHNIG AGMs. This year’s event is Thursday, May 5, 2016 until Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Toronto Hilton, 145 Richmond St. W, Toronto.
The applicant must be a RN with a minimum two year membership in CHNIG or a student with a minimum one year membership.
For more information click here
Bursaries
CHNIG 2016 Professional Development Bursary to attend the 11th National Community Health Nurses of Canada Conference: May 2016 St. John’s Newfoundland
The Professional Development Bursary was established by the Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group (CHNIG) of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) in 2010 in recognition of the need to support CHNIG members in their interest and participation in the Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) National Conference.
The applicant must be an RN with a minimum two year membership in CHNIG or a student with a minimum one year membership.
For more information click here
Grants
CHNIG Seed Grant initiative
The Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group (CHNIG) will provide a “Seed Grant” to individuals / groups interested in creating / conducting workshops, organizing / implementing in services in the community, evaluating programs/practice guidelines or other related activities that reflect the goals and mission of CHNIG.
Click here for full details.
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