Dear Middlesex-Elgin members,
We have successfully scheduled a meeting with Mr. Rob Flack MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London on Dec. 19, 2023 at 4:00pm.
If you are a constituent of Mr. Flack, and would like to share your stories about the RN staffing crisis and overdose crisis in your area, please contact Janet Hunt, chapter president, at middlesexelgin.rnao@gmail.com for meeting details.
Thank you,
Middlesex-Elgin Chapter executives
Hello members of Middlesex-Elgin Chapter,
We have a wonderful learning opportunity for any member who would like to develop their political advocacy skills. Our Policy and Political Action Officer position has become vacant with just under a year left in the term.
The Policy and Political Action executive member – also called "PPAN" – is responsible for the chapter's advocacy efforts, and is the point person for political action activities. The role includes:
Dear member,
‘Tis the season to celebrate! On Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. ET, members of the Middlesex-Elgin Chapter are invited to join our membership celebration. Join us as we celebrate the season and make seasonal candles. This is a great opportunity to relax and network with your nursing colleagues. You will leave with a fully finished product courtesy of Delightfully Pure Candles. We will also be celebrating those members who have achieved both 25 years (Quarter Century Club) and 40 years (Member’s Emeritus) of continuous membership with RNAO.
Dear Member,
On Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., Middlesex-Elgin Chapter invites you to join us as we host our annual Queen's Park on the Road meeting. This is our opportunity to talk with our four local MPPs about the RNAO political action platform:
Dear member,
On Oct. 24, RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun will be touring various locations throughout the Middlesex Elgin Chapter. Her day will end at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre, where she will have dinner with some members of the Western-Fanshawe Nursing Students Association (WFNSA).
Hello members,
Attached please find the August edition of our chapter newsletter.
In this edition:
We have a new executive for our chapter and they will be planning some events for the fall. Watch for our webinar on trans health on Nov. 15 - more information and registration will be coming soon.
Middlesex Elgin Chapter executive
Dear Middlesex-Elgin Chapter Members,
You’re probably wondering how you can make an impact within your nursing community.
The answer is simple – get involved with Middlesex-Elgin Chapter’s Executive Team!
Now you’re probably asking what the benefits are. Here are just a few:
Dear Middlesex-Elgin Chapter Members,
You’re probably wondering how you can make an impact within your nursing community.
The answer is simple – get involved with Middlesex-Elgin Chapter’s Executive Team!
Now you’re probably asking what the benefits are. Here are just a few:
Dear Middlesex-Elgin Chapter Members,
You’re probably wondering how you can make an impact within your nursing community.
The answer is simple – get involved with Middlesex-Elgin Chapter’s Executive Team!
Now you’re probably asking what the benefits are. Here are just a few:
Dear Middlesex-Elgin Chapter Members,
You’re probably wondering how you can make an impact within your nursing community.
The answer is simple – get involved with Middlesex-Elgin Chapter’s Executive Team!
Now you’re probably asking what the benefits are. Here are just a few:
Dear Middlesex-Elgin Chapter Members,
You’re probably wondering how you can make an impact within your nursing community.
The answer is simple – get involved with Middlesex-Elgin Chapter’s Executive Team!
Now you’re probably asking what the benefits are. Here are just a few:
Good day,
Nurses from Middlesex Elgin are invited to a special Paint Night to celebrate Nursing Week. Join us on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. to experience the positive benefits of art as we create community, boost emotional wellbeing and have a little fun together.
Let Beth from The Arts Creative guide us through the creation of our very own masterpieces as we enjoy some time together at Anderson's brewery. See attached for the art we will be creating.
Charcuterie-type snacks will be provided
Middlesex-Elgin chapter would like to support two student members to attend the upcoming RNAO Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Toronto from Thursday, June 22 to Saturday, June 24.
Successful candidates will be required to attend:
Hello members,
Attached please find the April edition of our Chapter newsletter.
In this edition:
And, our Nursing Week Paint Night celebration is coming up on Tuesday, May 9. Registration is available at: https://myrnao.ca/civicrm/mailing/url?u=161644&qid=140277841 (*Limited spots available!*)
We look forward to seeing you there
Middlesex Elgin Chapter executive
Hello members,
Every summer, RNAO's Middlesex Elgin Chapter hosts the MPPs within the boundaries of our chapter to attend a local workplace and celebrate what nurses do to support the people in our community. This year we are looking for a member within Mr. Rob Flack's riding to work with us on this event. Mr Flack is the MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London – we attach his riding map.
Nurses from Middlesex Elgin are invited to a special Paint Night to celebrate Nursing Week. Join us on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. to experience the positive benefits of art as we create community, boost emotional wellbeing and have a little fun together.
Let Beth from The Arts Creative guide us through the creation of our very own masterpieces as we enjoy some time together at Anderson's brewery. See attached for the art we will be creating.
Charcuterie-type snacks will be provided
Dear members,
Middlesex Elgin Chapter is eligible to send a maximum of 10 consultation representatives to the RNAO’s 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place on Friday, June 23, 2023. This will be an in-person event and this is an exciting way to see our association at work and to meet nurses from across the province
Dear member,
Nursing Week will be upon us fast – what better way to celebrate than to acknowledge and honour our peers? We all know a colleague who stands out for their love of and commitment to nursing and who are worthy of acknowledgement and celebration by their peers.
How do you participate, you might ask?
Hello Middlesex Elgin members,
Have you been paying your own costs for ongoing nursing education? If so, consider applying for the education bursaries available from Middlesex Elgin Chapter.
There are two bursaries of $500 each for student members and two bursaries of up to $1000 each for registered nurse and nurse practitioner members to apply for.
Attached please find information about the bursaries our chapter is offering and how to apply for them.
The deadline to apply is Monday, May 1, 2023
Hello everyone,
Middlesex Elgin Chapter in collaboration with the Western-Fanshawe Nursing Student Association is presenting a palliative care workshop on Wednesday, March 29 at 8 p.m. ET. The event will be hosted on Zoom and will feature our very own Middlesex Elgin executive member, Carina Jacob!
Register for free with the link below to learn more about palliative care nursing!