Chapter Email Archive

Dear members,

We are excited to share that RNAO’s 100th Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The chapter is eligible to send 16 consultation representatives.

This is a great opportunity to weigh in and vote on resolutions submitted by members that will help shape the association’s agenda. This is also an opportunity to meet and network with other nursing colleagues from across the province.

Dear members,

We hope this email finds you well.

Thank you to everyone who attended the chapter meeting and holiday social on Nov. 28, 2024 at Harpos Restaurnat. We are glad that we had such a huge turnout and that members enjoyed the night's festivities.

We would like to invite you to two upcoming events: 

1. Queen’s Park on the Road - Meet your politicians!

Dear members, 

The Durham Chapter Executive invites you to a chapter meeting and holiday social at Harpo's Restaurant in Oshawa (44 Stevenson Rd. S.) on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 from 6–9 p.m. The event will include chapter updates and the opportunity to mix and mingle. 

Cost for members is $15, students $10 and for non-members is $25.

Event includes a three-course meal. 

***Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at an additional cost.

Greetings Members,

On behalf of the Durham Chapter we are pleased to share that we have filled the positions for the Policy & Political Action ENO and Finance ENO (see below). Thank you to those members who put their names forward and to those who voted.

The positions of Social Media ENO and Workplace ENO are still vacant. If you are interested in any of the vacant positions, please contact us via email at rnao.durhamnorthumberland@gmail.com. 

Dear Members,

Join the International Nursing Interest Group (INIG), Durham Chapter, Kawartha-Victoria Chapter and Quinte Chapter as we celebrate the tenth-annual #FallTour via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6–8 p.m. ET.

RNAO’s Immediate Past-President Dr. Claudette Holloway will speak about the benefits of RN prescribing, the role of NPs, the drug toxicity crisis and the climate emergency as well as the difference RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organizations® are making in communities across Ontario.

Hello Durham Chapter members,

You’re probably wondering how you can make an impact within your nursing community.

The answer is simple – get involved with the Chapter as an Executive Network Officer (ENO).

Now you’re probably asking what the benefits are. Here are just a few:

Dear members,

There are a few available spots left for members to serve as consultation representatives for the upcoming RNAO annual general meeting (AGM) taking place June 20–22, 2024 at the Toronto Hilton Hotel. 

This is a great opportunity to weigh in and vote on resolutions submitted by members that will help shape the association’s agenda. This is also an opportunity to meet and network with other nursing colleagues from across the province.

Dear members,

We are still seeking members to serve as consultation representatives for the upcoming RNAO annual general meeting (AGM) taking place June 20–22, 2024 at the Toronto's Hilton Hotel. 

If you are interested in serving as a consultation representative at the AGM, please register here:

2024 Consultation Representatives & Alternate Representative Registration | Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (myrnao.ca)

The registration deadline has been extended to May 15, 2024.  

Hello Durham Chapter members,

You’re probably wondering how you can make an impact within your nursing community.

The answer is simple – get involved with the Chapter as an Executive Network Officer (ENO).

Now you’re probably asking what the benefits are. Here are just a few:

Dear member,

The RNAO Annual General Meeting (AGM) is approaching and we are seeking 15 members to represent the chapter and serve as consultation representatives. This is a great opportunity to weigh in and vote on resolutions submitted by members that will help shape the association’s agenda. This is also an opportunity to meet and network with other nursing colleagues from across the province.

Dear members, 

The RNAO’s 99th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Toronto Hilton Hotel. We are excited to share that this year we will be able to send 15 members to represent the chapter and serve as consultation representatives. As a consultation representative, members will weigh in on resolutions that will help shape the association's agenda and focus. This is also an opportunity to meet and network with other nursing colleagues from across the province.

Dear members, 

Join us for a fun and creative evening as we celebrate Black History Month with a paint night on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at 6 PM at the Thirsty Jester.

Get ready to have a blast with nursing colleagues and friends as you unleash your inner Picasso. Our professional artist will provide step-by-step instructions on creating the masterpiece called “Women of Color” (see picture provided). No need to worry about supplies – we've got you covered!

The International Nursing Interest Group, Nursing Students of Ontario, Durham Chapter and the Staff Nurse Interest Group of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario cordially invite you to its professional development webinar on March 8, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. ET.  

Everyone is welcome – share widely and bring a friend! 

Dear members,

We hope you had a restful and enjoyable holiday season! Sending wishes for much health and happiness for 2024!

We are currently seeking members to participate in two local opportunities:

The International Nursing Interest Group, the Nursing Students of Ontario, and the Durham Chapter of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario cordially invite you to its professional development webinar on March 8, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. ET.  

Everyone is welcome – share widely and bring a friend! 

Dear member,

Join chapters in Region 8 (including: Durham, Kawartha-Victoria, Quinte) and the International Nursing Interest Group (INIG) for its virtual Fall Tour event on Oct. 18, 2023 at 6 p.m. ET via Zoom.

Speak with RNAO's President-Elect Lhamo Dolkar about the nursing and health-care issues that matter to you, and hear about how your professional association has been speaking out for nurses. Updates will also be provided from each chapter region and INIG.

Dear Durham Chapter member,

Join the International Nursing Interest Group (INIG), RNAO's Region 8 (including Durham, Kawartha-Victoria, and Quinte Chapters), and the Ontario Nurses for the Environment Interest Group (ONEIG) as we co-host a Fall Tour event on Oct. 18, 2023 at 6 p.m. ET.

Dear Durham Chapter Members,

You’re probably wondering how you can make an impact within your nursing community.

The answer is simple – get involved with Durham Chapter’s Executive Team!

 Now you’re probably asking what the benefits are. Here are just a few:

Dear Durham Chapter member,

We are hosting a celebration dinner and guest speaker event for Nursing Week on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 6  – 9 p.m. at Harpo's Restaurant in Oshawa (44 Stevenson Road South). We will be hearing an update from the Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT) and learn about the team's progress to date.

Cost for members is $10 and for non-members is $20.

Dear member,

We are hosting a celebration dinner and guest speaker event for Nursing Week on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 6  – 9 p.m. at Harpo's Restaurant in Oshawa (44 Stevenson Road South). We will be hearing an update from the Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT) and learn about the team's progress to date.

Cost for members is $10 and for non-members is $20.