Event: Nursing Leadership and Policy Discussion
Date: Friday March 10, 2023
Time: 5:30 -7:00pm
SUMMARY:
Nursing Leadership and Policy Discussion Panel: Highlighting how nursing students can engage the sociopolitical aspect of nursing. As the largest healthcare profession that consistently ranks the highest as the most trusted, nurses are uniquely positioned to shape healthcare policies. Unfortunately, nurses remain disturbingly underrepresented in many places where decisions are made. We hope that by hearing our two guest speakers' stories, experiences, and advice, you will be inspired to be the leader you are meant to be.
SPEAKERS:
- Irmajean Bajnok, RN, MScN, PhD, FCAN, FAAN
Senior Policy Analyst at RNAO (Registered Nurses Association of Ontario)
- Sue LeBeau, CEO RN MScN MBA FCCHL,
President & Chief Executive Officer West Nipissing General Hospital
- Sarah Gallie RN, MN
Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Hospital for Sick Children
Policy and Political Action Officer at The Pediatric Nurses Interest Group (PedNIG) with RNAO
Participants will gain an appreciation of:
- RNAO's contribution to nursing and health policy
- The importance of a collective voice in shaping health policy
- The critical role nurses play in impacting healthy public policy
Registration Link:
https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckcuqrrD0iHtL9xeRW8nP2mPxgVZfc--oj
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Contact Details:
Leo Jhon Rey Macawile
President, Nursing Student Association of YorkU (NSAY)
Policy and Political Action Officer, Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario - Nursing Student of Ontario (RNAO-NSO)
Email: macawile@my.yorku.ca