Cost of interest group: $35; $17.50 for undergraduate nursing students
Website: http://www.pednig.ca/
Our Mission
PedNIG strives to strengthen the profession of Nursing in Ontario by supporting and representing action on behalf of pediatric nurses with respect to pediatric nursing and pediatric health care in collaboration with the board of directors of the RNAO.
Our Goals
- to advocate for the health care needs of children and their families.
- to enhance pediatric nursing in Ontario through promotion of research-based nursing practice.
- to support pediatric nursing in Ontario to address issues important to the advancement of pediatric nursing.
- to assist the RNAO in its quest to represent the nursing profession to government, other health care providers and the public.
- to provide continuing education and information about professional development resources to pediatric nurses in Ontario.
Why Join?
- PedNIG developed a new website in order to enhance communication to its membership.
- Members now have access to an active blog that features content for PedNIG executive and members
- Education scholarships and bursaries are awarded through PedNIG as well as through the Registered Nurses Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO)
- PedNIG hosts a well attended Pediatric Nursing Conference on a biennial basis.
- The Interest Group dedicates itself to provide specialized education opportunities for members
Contact: pednig@gmail.com
2023-2024 Executive:
| President | Kristin Gallant |
| President Elect | Adam Waldeva |
| Past President | Kierstin Kinlin |
| Finance Officer | Vacant |
| Communication Officer |
Samirah Hussain |
| Social Media Officer | Arden Pasion |
| Education Officer |
Stephanie Machado |
| Symposium Co-Chairs |
Vacant |
| Policy & Political Action Officers |
Amy Bursey Jordan Shantz |
| Membership Officers | Vacant |
| Professional Practice Officer | Sarah Gallie |
| New Grad Liaison | Angelica Acut |
| Student Liaison | Vacant |
Last updated: March 5. 2020