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Nursing Students


Hi there!

 

Have you ever wondered what a community health nurse (CHN) is, or what their role encompasses? Learn about this and more in CHNIG Q&A: Narratives from Public Health & Community Health Nurses, which was created by our CHNIG Student Committee for nursing students.

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?

Be part of the team!

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, please contact Communications@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, please contact Communications@CHNIG.org.

Benefits

Why become a CHNIG student member?

 

  • Our website and social media include 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 have the opportunity to be involved in political action for patients and your own profession
  • Membership is only $10.00 for undergraduate nursing students

How to sign up:

 

For active RNAO accounts, please join by using the RNAO Membership Contact Form below to contact RNAO directly and request to add CHNIG. You can also call RNAO home office at 416-599-1925 or 1-800-268-7199.

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For new or inactive RNAO accounts, please join or renew your membership online below, and under Interest Groups, select: “Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group”.

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Join CHNIG and Enjoy the Benefits!

 

For Active RNAO Accounts, join by using the RNAO Membership Contact Form below to contact RNAO directly and request to add CHNIG. You can also call RNAO home office at 416-599-1925 or 1-800-268-7199. For New or Inactive RNAO Accounts, join or renew your membership online below, and under Interest Groups, select: “Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group”.

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Awards


CHNIG Education Award

 

The Education Awards are presented to community health nurses who demonstrate excellence and dedication to the pursuit of advanced education that contributes to community health nursing.

 

Nominee must be a registered nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and be a member of the Community Health Nurses Initiatives Group (CHNIG) for a minimum of one year. A confirmation letter or e-mail to establish membership in CHNIG is required. The successful recipients are announced and presented with a $1000.00 award at the CHNIG Annual General Meeting.

 

*NOTE: Applicants can only receive one CHNIG Educational Scholarship or Research Award per degree.

 

Deadline: NOW CLOSED

Beatrice McDonough Award of Excellence

 

Previously the CHNIG Award for Clinical Excellence in Community Health Nursing, this award has been re-named in honour of Beatrice McDonough. Beatrice was a dear colleague and public health nurse, best known for her passionate community health work as a nurse and citizen. Please nominate a community health nurse who demonstrates excellence and dedication in all aspects of practice, education, research and leadership.

 

An announcement and presentation is made at the CHNIG Annual General Meeting. The recipient will receive a crystal award along with a one-year membership to RNAO including CHNIG.

 

Deadline: NOW CLOSED

CHNIG Research Award

 

This award is presented to Registered Nurses pursuing research in community health nursing at the masters or doctoral levels. The awards may also be given to community health nurses who wish to undertake research in a clinical setting.

 

Nominee must be a registered nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and be a member of the Community Health Nurses Initiatives Group (CHNIG) for a minimum of one year. A confirmation letter or e-mail to establish membership in CHNIG is required. The nominee must also be the principle investigator on the project providing a well-defined research project pertinent to community health nursing. Successful recipients are announced and presented with a $2000.00 award at the CHNIG Annual General Meeting.

 

*NOTE: Applicants can receive one CHNIG Educational Scholarship or Research Award per degree.

 

Deadline: NOW CLOSED

Bursaries


CHNIG Undergraduate Nursing Student Bursary

 

  • Are you passionate and excited about community and public health nursing?
  • Are you creative and looking for ways to engage other students in the benefits of joining your professional organization?
  • Would you like additional funding to support your studies and preparations for the NCLEX?

 

Please submit applications to the CHNIG Student Committee which will include:

 

  • Completed application form
  • An original and creative promotional tool such as poster, presentation or video that discusses the importance of the CHNIG and community health nursing and engages students to join our organization.
  • Digital photograph of yourself (JPEGs or PNGs)

 

Winning applications will be selected by the CHNIG Board of Directors and the submitted promotional materials will be distributed province wide through CHNIG media and communication strategies.

 

2 Prizes of $250.00 + free 1 year membership to CHNIG
All prize money will be awarded via reimbursement for purchased NCLEX and nursing student study tools (proof of purchase may be requested).

 

For additional questions, please contact communications@chnig.org.

 

Deadline: NOW CLOSED

CHNIG Professional Development Bursary to attend the National Community Health Nurses of Canada Conference

 

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 a RN with a minimum two year membership in CHNIG or a student with a minimum one year membership.

 

Deadline: NOW CLOSED

CHNIG Professional Development Bursary to attend the Annual RNAO and CHNIG Annual 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.

 

The applicant must be a RN with a minimum two year membership in CHNIG or a student with a minimum one year membership.

 

Deadline: NOW CLOSED

Related Links

Looking for more information on Community Health and Nursing?

Health Canada

 

Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.

Health Canada is committed to improving the lives of all of Canada’s people and to making this country’s population among the healthiest in the world as measured by longevity, lifestyle and effective use of the public healthcare system.

 

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

 

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is working to establish a patient-focused, results-driven, integrated and sustainable publicly funded health system. Its plan for building a sustainable public health care system in Ontario is based on helping people stay healthy, delivering good care when people need it, and protecting the health system for future generations.

 

World Health Organization

 

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

 

Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion

Community Health Nurses of Canada

 

The Community Health Nurses Association of Canada as a federation of provincial/territorial community health nurses interest groups provides a unified voice to represent and promote community health nursing and the health of communities.

 

Joint Consortium for School Health

 

The JCSH is a leader in supporting the advancement of comprehensive school health in Canada. Established in 2005, the JCSH is a partnership of federal, provincial, and territorial governments from across Canada, working together to promote the health of children and youth in the school setting.

Ontario Home Care Association

 

The Ontario Home Care Association is the voice of home care in Ontario with the mission to promote growth and development of the home and community health care sector through leadership, education and awareness.

 

Canadian Home Care Association

 

The Canadian Home Care Association, as a national voice, promotes excellence in home care through leadership, awareness and knowledge to shape strategic directions.

Canadian Public Health Association

 

The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is a national, independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community. CPHA’s members believe in universal and equitable access to the basic conditions which are necessary to achieve health for all Canadians.

 

Ontario Public Health Association

 

Education opportunities and up-to-date information in community and public health, access to local, provincial and multi-disciplinary community health networks, mechanisms to seek and discuss issues and views of members, issue identification and advocacy with a province-wide perspective, and expertise and consultation in public and community health.

 

Public Health Agency of Canada

 

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is the main Government of Canada agency responsible for public health in Canada. Their mission is to promote and protect the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation and action in public health.

 

Public Health Agency of Canada: Chronic Disease Infobase

 

The database profiles the epidemiology of major non-communicable diseases in Canada, including the most current cancers; and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases; by province/territory and by regional health unit. Demographic, mortality, morbidity, risk factor and related health care data are currently available.

 

Core Competencies in Public Health Orientation Module

Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)

 

CNA is the national professional voice of registered nurses, advancing the practice of nursing and the profession to improve health outcomes in a publicly funded, not-for-profit health system. CNA provides certification for nurses in specialty areas, as well as writing the national exam for Nurses.

 

Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)

 

RNAO represents the nursing profession in Ontario, speaking out for health and speaking out for nursing. Their mission is to advance healthy public policy and to promote the full participation of registered nurses in improving health, and in shaping and delivering health services now and in the future. They believe health is a resource for everyday living and health care a universal human right.

 

Nursing Students of Ontario (NSO)

 

Nursing Students’ of Ontario is another interest group of the RNAO, of which every student nurse automatically becomes a member. Check out their website for information and links specific to student nursing.

Health-Evidence

 

Health-Evidence aims to support evidence-informed decision making (EIDM) in public health organizations across Canada. Provides access to current review-level research evidence through a searchable online registry.

 

Statistics Canada

 

Statistics Canada, a member of the Industry Portfolio, produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society and culture.