Interest Group Email Archive

Hello member, 

We are pleased to invite you to INIG's Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 4-5 p.m.  

This event will be held at RNAO’s Home Office (500–4211 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M2P 2A9). Parking at RNAO Home Office will cost $18. You may choose to park for free at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (900 York Mills Rd., Toronto, ON).

We will have keynote speaker, Rola El Moubadder, RN, BScN, MQM, FSIEN, who will share insights from her book, Globalization and Integration of Internationally Educated Nurses: A Comprehensive Analysis.

Hello member, 

The International Nursing Interest Group (INIG) of the Registered Nurses of Ontario (RNAO) cordially invites you to it’s general meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET. This event is free and will be available virtually through Zoom. 

We will have a guest speaker, Nasrin (Nasreen) Alostaz, who will present, The IEN Journey: What Research Tells Us About the Pathway to Integration. 

Internationally educated nurses will be able to:

Hello INIG members, 

The International Nursing Interest Group (INIG) Executive Network Officers (ENO) would like to wish you all a successful and fulfilling start to 2026!

Our ENO team has been meeting and planning, and we are excited about the opportunities and initiatives ahead in the coming year.

On behalf of INIG, we are pleased to introduce the 2025–2026 ENO team:

Dear INIG members,

Two years ago you completed a needs assessment on topics you are interested in learning about. As a follow up, the INIG executive is spearheading a research study entitled, "Contributions of Internationally Educated Nurses to Nursing in Canada".

Dear INIG members,

Two years ago you completed a needs assessment on topics you are interested in learning about.  As a follow up to the Needs Assessment, the INIG Executive Members are spearheading a research study entitled, "Contributions of Internationally Educated Nurses to Nursing in Canada".

Dear INIG member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to create an environment which fosters growth, understanding and collaboration on global issues that impact nurses and nursing practice locally, nationally and internationally?

We welcome members to join the International Nursing Interest Group (INIG) executive.

Dear INIG member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to create an environment which fosters growth, understanding and collaboration on global issues that impact nurses and nursing practice locally, nationally and internationally?

We welcome members to join the International Nursing Interest Group (INIG) executive.

Hello member, 

INIG is excited to invite you to Quantitative Approaches To Program Evaluation. This insightful event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Angela Cooper Brathwaite, INIG's Education & Research Executive Network Officer.

Join us on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 6–7:30 p.m. ET via Zoom to deepen your understanding of quantitative research.

This free event is ideal for nursing students, practicing nurses and anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of research methodologies.

Dear INIG member, 

You are invited! Join us in celebrating Nursing Week with a special panel discussion on mentorship in nursing.

Nursing Week Panel Discussion – The Power of Mentorship
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 6–8 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)

Cost: Free

Dear member,

INIG is excited to invite you to Qualitative Evaluation Methods, Analysis and Dissemination. This insightful event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Angela Cooper-Brathwaite, INIG's Education & Research Executive Network Officer.

Join us on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET via Zoom to deepen your understanding of qualitative research.

This event is ideal for nursing students, practicing nurses and anyone else interested in expanding their knowledge of research methodologies.

Hello INIG members, 

1. RNAO 2025 nominations and resolutions

RNAO is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Board of Directors. The nomination process is now online! 

Deadline for submission: Jan. 31, 2025

RNAO is looking for talented nurse leaders to join its board of directors for 2025–2027. Submit your nominations today and shape the future of the association. RNAO is seeking nominees for the following positions (two-year term):

Dear INIG member,

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and contributions to the field of nursing. Your hard work, compassion and commitment to improving lives inspire us all.

This holiday season, we wish you moments of peace, joy and reflection surrounded by loved ones. May the coming year bring new opportunities, personal growth and continued success in your invaluable efforts to advance nursing.

Hello member, 

The International Nursing Interest Group (INIG) is excited to host its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Centennial College's Morningside Campus (755 Morningside Ave.) in Scarborough, from 12:30–3:30 p.m. ET

Hello member, 

The International Nursing Interest Group (INIG) is excited to host its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Centennial College's Morningside Campus (755 Morningside Ave.) in Scarborough, from 12:30–3:30 p.m. ET

Hello member, 

The International Nursing Interest Group (INIG) is excited to host its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Centennial College's Morningside Campus (755 Morningside Ave.) in Scarborough, from 12:30–3:30 p.m. ET

Hello INIG members, 

INIG will be having our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 12:30–3:30 p.m. ET. This event will be held in person. More details to come.

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, 

INIG Executive Network Officers

Join the International Nursing Interest Group (INIG) and the Nursing Students of Ontario (NSO) on Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 – 8:30 p.m. ET for an informative session designed for internationally educated nurses (IENs) looking to navigate their careers in Canada. This event will be offered virtually through Zoom. The keynote speaker for the event will be Rola El Moubadder, RN, BScN, MQM.

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 – 8:30 p.m., EST for an informative session designed for internationally educated nurses (IENs) looking to navigate their careers in Canada. This event will be offered virtually through Zoom. The keynote speaker for the event will be Rola El Moubadder, RN, BScN, MQM.

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 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 role of RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organizations® are making in communities across Ontario.

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 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 role of RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organizations® are making in communities across Ontario.