Dear Members,
The RNAO Windsor-Essex Chapter, in partnership with the Sigma Tau Upsilon Chapter and the Mental Health Nursing Interest Group, invites you to attend Violence in Nursing 2: The Recommendations.
Keynote Speaker: Andrew Marlowe, RN, MN, MBA, Practice Consultant for Violence Prevention
Date: July 29, 2026
Time: 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Format: Online webinar
This session will:
Dear member,
We invite you to join members of RNAO’s Windsor-Essex Chapter Executives at the 2026 at the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest on August 9!
We will meet at a designated location within the parade staging area (details to be confirmed and shared closer to the date) so we can march together. Pride swag - including RNAO Pride T-shirts - will be distributed prior to the parade.
We would be delighted to have you join us as we show our support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community in the Windsor-Essex area.
Dear member,
Have you been thinking about how to make a meaningful impact within your nursing community? One of the most powerful ways is by stepping into a leadership role with the Windsor-Essex Chapter.
We are currently seeking nominations for the Social Media Executive Network Officer (ENO) position. This roles offer a rewarding opportunity to contribute to RNAO’s work while growing your own professional skills.
As a Chapter leader, you can:
Dear colleagues,
Happy Nursing Week!
We are excited to launch the first quarterly newsletter for the RNAO Windsor-Essex Chapter. This issue shares updates on local advocacy, recent events, student activities, National Nursing Week, and opportunities to get involved with the Chapter.
Please see the attached newsletter, and feel free to share it with colleagues who may be interested.
We would also love to hear from members for future issues. If you have news, photos, reflections, or ideas to share, please contact us at:
Dear member,
Have you been thinking about how to make a meaningful impact within your nursing community? One of the most powerful ways is by stepping into a leadership role with the Windsor-Essex Chapter.
We are currently seeking nominations for Executive Network Officer (ENO) positions. These roles offer a rewarding opportunity to contribute to RNAO’s work while growing your own professional skills.
As a Chapter leader, you can:
Dear members,
There are 3 more spots left for consultation representatives (CR) for the upcoming Annual General Meeting in Toronto on May 29!
Hello Windsor-Essex Chapter members,
Come on out for painting, games, pizza and refreshments and a celebration of St. Paddy's Day!
All are welcome, RNAO members (RN's, NP's, students) and friends
Where: Ten Friends Diner, 1412 Wyandotte St. E. The corner of Moy and Wyandotte (free parking at the back)
When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 7:30–10 p.m.
Price includes paint, canvas, supplies, pizza and refreshments.
Hello members
RNAO's Annual General Meeting is happening May 28-29. An exciting part of the AGM is the opportunity for members to vote on the resolutions that determine the work priorities of RNAO in the coming year.
The WINDSOR-ESSEX Chapter is eligible to send eight consultation representatives to RNAO’s AGM on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in North York.
Hello Windsor-Essex Chapter members,
Come on out for painting, games, pizza and refreshments and a celebration of St. Paddy's Day!
All are welcome, RNAO members (RN's, NP's, students) and friends
Where: Ten Friends Diner, 1412 Wyandotte St. E. The corner of Moy and Wyandotte (free parking at the back)
When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 7:30–10 p.m.
Price includes paint, canvas, supplies, pizza and refreshments.
RNAO Windsor Essex is partnering with Chapter Sigma Tau Upsilon and the Mental Health Nurses Interest Group to address "Violence in Nursing". This online event Feb. 12 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. is open to all interested parties including RNs, NPs and student members of RNAO. We are fortunate to have Drs. Jim Brophy and Marg Keith, renowned researchers in this topic area as our keynote speakers.
Hello everyone,
The holiday season is upon us (how did THAT happen so fast?) and we are planning two get togethers in order to have some fun, get some fresh air, enjoy the lights of the season and have some treats before it gets too cold.
Hello Windsor Essex members
You may or may not know that Windsor-Essex won Chapter of the Year in this, the 100th anniversary year of RNAO. Representatives of the Chapter will be officially receiving the award for our members at the Assembly meeting in Toronto the end of November.
We have been asked to put a video together for the celebration and are hoping that you can share pictures from past RNAO Windsor Essex events you've attended over the years to include in the presentation.
Hello members!
You are cordially invited to join colleagues as we celebrate the Chapter's nurses and nursing at the elegant Leonidas Agora venue for an amazing dinner of Lebanese and Canadian food from Mazaar's.
Where: Leonidas Agora, Windsor Crossing plaza
When: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 6–10 p.m. (doors open @ 5:30 p.m.)
Who: Open to W/E members, students, RNAO members from other Chapters, non-members and guests
Hello members!
You are cordially invited to join colleagues as we celebrate the Chapter's nurses and nursing at the elegant Leonidas Agora venue for an amazing dinner of Lebanese and Canadian food from Mazaar's.
Where: Leonidas Agora, Windsor Crossing plaza
When: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 6–10 p.m. (doors open @ 5:30 p.m.)
Who: Open to W/E members, students, RNAO members from other Chapters, non-members and guests
Hello members!
You are cordially invited to join colleagues as we celebrate the Chapter's nurses and nursing at the elegant Leonidas Agora venue for an amazing dinner of Lebanese and Canadian food from Mazaar's.
Where: Leonidas Agora, Windsor Crossing plaza
When: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 6–10 p.m. (doors open @ 5:30 p.m.)
Who: Open to W/E members, students, RNAO members from other Chapters, non-members and guests
Dear Windsor-Essex Chapter members,
Vote now for your new Chapter Chair and Finance ENO (Executive Network Officer) (2 year terms):
Hello members!
You are cordially invited to join colleagues as we celebrate the Chapter's nurses and nursing at the elegant Leonidas Agora venue for an amazing dinner of Lebanese and Canadian food from Mazaar's.
Where: Leonidas Agora, Windsor Crossing plaza
When: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 6–10 p.m. (doors open @ 5:30 p.m.)
Who: Open to W/E members, students, RNAO members from other Chapters, non-members and guests
Hello Windsor-Essex Chapter members,
We invite you to get involved with your Chapter as an Executive Network Officer (ENO).
Nominations are being accepted for the following 1 year term position
1 year - Nov. 1, 2025 - Nov. 1, 2026
Hello Windsor-Essex Chapter members,
We invite you to get involved with your Chapter as Chair or Executive Network Officer (ENO).
What are the benefits? Here are just a few:
Windsor-Essex Pride Parade | RNAO.ca
Come join RNAO and the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (RNIG) at the 2025 Windsor Pride Parade on Sunday, August 10.
We will meet at a designated location at the parade staging area (exact location TBD and will be communicated closer to the date) so we can march together. We will hand out our Pride swag prior to the march, including RNAO Pride t-shirts. Please note that you must register to march with us.