Chapter Email Archive

Lakehead Chapter is PROUD to host an in-person and collaborative Best Practice Champion workshop for all nurses, nursing students, and other health-care professionals in Region 12 (RNAO members and non-RNAO members).

Lakehead Chapter is hosting an in-person and collaborative Best Practice Champion workshop for all nurses, nursing students, and other health-care professionals in Region 12, who want to drive evidence-based practice, improve patient outcomes and foster a culture of excellence in their organization.

Event details:

Join the RNAO Lakehead Chapter for the annual RNAO Fall Tour with special guest Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of RNAO on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, from 2-6 p.m. This event is a no cost mix and mingle at Bight Restaurant/Mariner's Hall! 

Lakehead Chapter is thrilled to welcome Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of RNAO, to Thunder Bay.
Join us to connect, engage and hear insights on nursing, health and health-care issues that matter most!

Hello Lakehead Chapter members,

We invite you to get involved with your Executive as an Executive Network Officer (ENO).

Nominations are being accepted for the following 2 year term position:

2-year term (Nov. 1, 2025 - Nov. 1, 2027)
Finance ENO

Find position descriptions and submit your nomination HERE.

The call for nominations closes August 27, 8:30 a.m. ET 

Sincerely,

RNAO

Hello Lakehead Chapter members,

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

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

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

Lakehead Chapter RNAO is collaborating with Lakehead University Nursing Association (LUNA) to host a barbeque social to kick of Nursing Week 2025! 

What: Barbeque Social *Party*
Who: Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Students + Friends & Family
Where: Lakehead Campus *Fire Pit next to Lake Tamblyn behind the Agora*
When: Monday May 12, 2025 from 4 - 7 p.m.

Happy Nursing Week!

- Lakehead Chapter Executive Network (ENO)
 

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025

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Dear member,

Have you ever considered your role in determining the work of our Association?

If you are interested in helping to chart the agenda of RNAO work you should consider volunteering to be a Consultation Representative (CR) for Lakehead Chapter.

RNAO and SJCG invite you to a Best Practice Champions workshop on April 29, 2025.

This event is open to all healthcare staff and students in the Thunder Bay district. Join us for this great, one-time event and learn how YOU can become a Champion of evidence based practice. 

Lunch and refreshments will be provided

For more information see the poster attached and/or email [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

Dear students, 

RNAO has created a great funding opportunity for students to support them to attend Queen's Park Day (QPD). 

The intent of this funding opportunity is to help nursing students develop their leadership and advocacy skills and to provide in-depth mentorship opportunities on policy and political advocacy. 

Hello Lakehead Chapter members,

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

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

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

Please join us for a virtual meeting on Tuesday Feb. 6, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. re: policy & political action (e.g., policy and political action portfolio, current issues, Queen's Park on the Road, RNAO’s annual Queen’s Park Day, etc.).

Here is a link to RNAO’s Policy and Political Action portfolio, and current action alerts. Have you signed up for Action Alerts yet?

Let’s meet virtually and during the business day, so that we can encourage as much participation as possible!

Dear member,

RNAO is celebrating its ninth-annual Fall Tour. RNAO's Lakehead Chapter is very proud to have had our application accepted – we've been selected as one of the stops along RNAO’s Fall Tour!

Dear member,

RNAO is celebrating its ninth-annual Fall Tour. RNAO's Lakehead Chapter is very proud to have had our application accepted – we've been selected as one of the stops along RNAO’s Fall Tour!

Dear Lakehead Chapter Members,

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

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

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

Dear Lakehead Chapter Members,

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

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

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

Dear member,

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Thanks,

Carrie

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Dear member,

Have you ever considered your role in determining the work of our Association?

Dear member,

Have you ever considered your role in determining the work of our Association?

If you are interested in helping to chart the agenda of RNAO work you should consider volunteering to be a Consultation Representative (CR) for Lakehead Chapter.

A consultation representative is one of a team of RNAO members that weigh in on discussion surrounding the resolutions submitted to the annual general meeting of our association. 

Dear member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health, and health care? We are still looking for members to join the Lakehead Chapter.

The Chapter is seeking nominees for the following positions:

• President (1 year term)
• Finance ENO (1 year term)
• Communications ENO (1 year term)

Submit your nomination and find position descriptions HERE.

The 2nd call for nominations close on August 30th, 2022, 12 noon. 

Dear Lakehead Chapter Members,

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

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

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

Attention Students and Nursing Job Seekers: Interview Prep Session!

Do you have a nursing interview coming up that you want to ace? Join us online Wednesday Jan 5th at 8pm for a presentation and QA session with HR experts and veteran nurses!

Please email [email protected] for a meeting link.

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Dear Lakehead Chapter members, 

We are hoping you can take a few minutes and fill out the survey below to help us plan future chapter activities.

Please find the link to the survey here: https://myrnao.ca/lakeheadchapteractivities2021 

Please take advantage of the "other" response in each section to submit additional ideas.

We appreciate your feedback!

Thank you! 

Sincerely, 

Lakehead Chapter Executive Committee