Dear RNAO member,
The Durham Northumberland chapter has been busy planning online and virtual events to celebrate Nursing Week, which will be here next week from May 11 – 17, 2020! This year is extra special as it marks the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale (the founder of modern nursing), “2020” is recognized by the World Health Organization as the Year of the Nurse & Midwife, and we are in the midst of a global pandemic impacting the health of many where nurses are shining and providing exceptional quality care despite the significant challenges. We will be focusing on self-care, as we know it is important to take care of us so we can take good care of others. Check out what we have planned to celebrate you and honour our profession!
General Members Virtual Meeting – May 12, 2020 @ 7:00pm
We will be hosting a virtual meeting via Zoom for all members (including nursing students) on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 @ 7:00pm, which is designated as International Nurses’ Day! We will be incorporating a yoga & meditation session (appropriate for all levels & in-home friendly) and some other fun activities! We are also encouraging you to wear your “nursing gear” including caps/aprons, stethoscopes, scrub tops, and birthday décor to celebrate Florence’s special day, you can even dress up as Florence herself. Make sure to also wear your RN, NP, or NS RNAO pins!
We are also looking for members to share their experiences/stories related to the COVID-19 pandemic, what keeps you motivated in your career, and any special moments that have stood out for you. Please email the chapter at rnao.durhamnorthumberland@gmail.com if you would like to share your story. We would love to hear from you!
To join the meeting please use the following log-in information:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 939 0133 6762
***note: you will need to download the Zoom application on your computer or cellphone/electronic device prior to the meeting***
Social Media Giveaways
We will providing 7 (seven) days of giveaways on our social media pages (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), make sure you are following us and checking daily! Our posts will be focusing on self-care and we want to hear from you about how you practice self-care and make sure you look after yourself. If you do not have social media, please send us an email at rnao.durhamnorthumberland@gmail.com, tell us what you do for self-care and you will be entered into our giveaways. We will be giving away gift cards to places we all know and love!
Twitter: @RNAO_durham
Facebook: RNAO Durham – Northumberland Chapter
Instagram: @rnao.durhamnorthumberland