Here is a change for members working in diabetes to have a say with HQO standards. Click on the links to comment on draft standards for Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes.
Hello all DNIG members.
Here is your summer newsletter.
Inside you will find the latest on DNIG awards, call for nominations and executive activities.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you want to chat about diabetes related issues that are of interest/concern to you.
Your DNIG executive
Dear member,
The Diabetes Nurses Interest Group (DNIG) is seeking applications for experienced, committed, skilled individuals to join the DNIG executive for the 2019-2021 term. We are seeking nominees who are passionate about the important role of nursing in the provision and co-ordination of diabetes care in acute and community care settings in Ontario.
The call for nominations is for the following DNIG board of director positions:
Call for Nominations
RNAO DNIG Executive Positions – DEADLINE May 15, 2019
The Diabetes Nurses Interest Group is seeking applications for experienced, committed, skilled individuals to join the DNIG Executive Board for the 2019-2021 term. We are seeking nominees who are passionate about the important role of nursing in the provision and co-ordination of diabetes care in acute and community care settings in Ontario.
The Call for Nominations is for the following DNIG Board of Director (BOD) positions:
Hello to all DNIG members.
This is a final reminder that your Diabetes Nurses Interest Group (DNIG) Annual General Meeting is to be held Thursday 24 January, 2019, 12-1 P.M. EST. Wherever you are in Ontario, in this virtual world it is easy to join in. Log in details are below. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Please contact Lisa at dnig.info@gmail.com if you wish a copy agenda of the agenda in advance.
Diabetes Nursing Interest Group AGM
Hello to all DNIG members.
This is to remind you that your Diabetes Nurses Interest Group (DNIG) Annual General Meeting is to be held Thursday 24 January, 2019, 12-1 P.M. EST. Wherever you are in Ontario, in this virtual world it is easy to join in. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Please contact Lisa for details for sign in and copy agenda at dnig.info@gmail.com.
Lisa Herlehy, chair DNIG
Hello to DNIG members across Ontario. Just in time for some holiday reading here is your December newsletter! In it you will find some new and interesting articles and updates on regular items.
Make note of our annual general meeting set for January 24, 2019 at 1200h EST. Please contact Lisa at dnig.info@gmail.com for details. All are welcome to attend.
All the best of the season to everyone and see you in 2019!
Hello DNIG members
As in past years, DNIG is supporting members in continuing education. For this year there remain two scholarships up to $1000 for travel and expenses. To be eligible you must have been an RN/NP member of DNIG for a minimum of one year and have not received a bursary for the previous five years.
Attached is the application form which can be filled out or simply reply with all elements contained in an email to dnig.info@gmail.com. Here are a couple examples for great learning opportunities.
Hello to DNIG members
Welcome to September, time to settle back into our routines and move more to our indoor activities!
Things to look forward to this fall include another newsletter, an education session sponsored by DNIG perhaps in a city near you, our annual AGM and networking opportunities for all our members.
One of our members is conducting research! Full details are attached.
Your input & experiences are needed for a Type 1 Diabetes Research Study The aims of this study are to better understand the type 1 diabetes health needs of youth, as well as the impact on families of T1D therapy expenses and Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program for insulin pump therapy. This study has received ethics approval from the Health Sciences Research Ethics Board at the University of Toronto.
One of our members is conducting research! Full details are attached.
Your input & experiences are needed for a Type 1 Diabetes Research Study The aims of this study are to better understand the type 1 diabetes health needs of youth, as well as the impact on families of T1D therapy expenses and Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program for insulin pump therapy. This study has received ethics approval from the Health Sciences Research Ethics Board at the University of Toronto.
Hello to DNIG members.
Here is our summer newsletter with a focus on the provision of care for Indigenous Clients. Our members are working hard to provide appropriate, innovative and timely care for not just our Indigenous Peoples for for all of our clients. Cheers to our amazing nursing members across Ontario.
Enjoy.
Lisa (Chair, DNIG)
DNIG Executive Network Officers (ENO) Election June 1-14
Second Call for Nominations
Elected for 2 years, max 2 terms
In odd numbered years, members shall elect the president/chair, communications ENO, finance ENO, and membership ENO.
In even numbered years, members shall elect the social media, policy and political action, student liaison ENO and workplace liaison ENO. We currently do not have a workplace ENO as members are spread across the province and contributing to excellence in diabetes care in a variety of positions.
DNIG Executive Network Officers (ENO) Election June 1-14
First Call for Nominations
Elected for 2 years, max 2 terms
In odd numbered years, members shall elect the president/chair, communications ENO, finance ENO, and membership ENO.
In even numbered years, members shall elect the social media, policy and political action, student liaison ENO and workplace liaison ENO. We currently do not have a workplace ENO as members are spread across the province and contributing to excellence in diabetes care in a variety of positions.
Hello to all DNIG members
Attached is your spring newsletter. Look inside for updates from Queen's Park Day 2018, funding opportunities and more!
As we complete this newsletter we are planning the next which will be all about diabetes in our Indigenous Community. We are planning for publish date early June. If you would like to contribute to this upcoming newsletter, please contact Lisa at dnig.info@gmail.com.
Happy Spring!
Your DNIG executive.
Mark your calendars!
The Diabetes Nursing Interest Group (DNIG) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at 12 p.m. (EST).
This meeting is open to all members of DNIG. Along with usual business, the executive will be announcing new awards and reviewing important dates for next year as well as hearing from members of the interest group. If you plan to attend, please contact Lisa at dnig.info@gmail.com for more details and the agenda.