Interest Group Email Archive

Save the date! The virtual 2021 PedNIG Symposium is coming! We will again be presenting a virtual asynchronous web series featuring the latest innovation in paediatric care from September 20, 2021 to October 11, 2021. New this year will be a live, virtual keynote on October 18, 2021 by Dr. Javeed Sukhera (HBSc, MD, PhD, DABPN, FRCPC). It is sure to be an engaging and exciting symposium so be sure to mark your calendars. More information about abstracts and registration coming soon. Keep an eye on www.PedNIG.ca for additional details. 

PedNIG is proud to present a screening of Beyond the Body in collaboration with the Diabetes Nurses Interest Group and RNAO Peel Chapter on Wednesday, April 28 from 7:30-8:30 pm. All RNAO members are welcome!

In Canada and around the world, March 26th is recognized as Purple Day, a day to increase awareness of epilepsy worldwide. This year, PedNIG is participating in Purple Day by focusing on epilepsy for the 3rd episode of our Pediatric Nursing Hot Topics Series. In this episode, we are pleased to present our guest speaker Vera Nenadovic, RN(EC), PhD, Nurse Practitioner at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

PedNIG is excited to share our first hot topics video featured on February 15th interviewing a pediatric haematology/oncology NP for International Child Cancer Day.  
 

The Pediatric Nursing Hot Topics Series will feature topics of interest to pediatric nurses and those interested in the field of pediatrics.  Future episodes will include information about various disease processes, nursing assessments and considerations, and interviews with pediatric nurses from various specialties.
 

The 2021 PedNIG Bursaries and Awards are NOW OPEN!

The Pediatric Nurses Interest Group is excited to offer the Pediatric Nursing Essentials Virtual Workshop on January 16, 2021 from 1-4pm. This workshop will include sessions on pediatric assessment and medication administration, as well as a career panel and opportunity for Q & A. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance following the event.

This event is by registration only. There are limited spots available, so hurry up and reserve your spot!
 
Registration closes on January 15 at 12pm.

November 15, 2020

Time: 5:30 -6:30 Webinar Virtual Concert starts at 7pm

Title: A Frontliners Experience of Grief and Loss During A Pandemic

Presenter: Mahoganie Hines BScN (Hons.), RN, CHPCN(c). Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultant- Niagara

Objective: To help those at the frontline understand their role and how their own grief is impacted these difficult and challenging times.

Dear Member,

This is the LAST DAY to nominate the superhero nurse in your life!

This is your opportunity to nominate a nurse that is dedicated, hardworking and inspiring to you. Our team wants to hear how they are a superhero nurse who delivers compassionate care to their patients and families.

By nominating your superhero nurse, the two of you will have a chance to win:

• A Littman stethoscope (each with a colour of your choice)
• A PedNIG zip-up
• A one-year PedNIG membership

To enter…

Dear Member,

There are 5 days left to nominate the superhero nurse in your life!

This is your opportunity to nominate a nurse that is dedicated, hardworking and inspiring to you. Our team wants to hear how they are a superhero nurse who delivers compassionate care to their patients and families.

By nominating your superhero nurse, the two of you will have a chance to win:

• A Littman stethoscope (each with a colour of your choice)
• A PedNIG zip-up
• A one-year PedNIG membership

To enter…

Hello PedNIG members! 

We want to remind you all that our superhero nurse giveaway is ongoing! This is your chance to nominate a nurse that is dedicated, hardworking and inspiring to you. We want to hear how they’re an amazing nurse who delivers extraordinary compassionate care to their patients and families everyday.

The giveaway is being held in replacement of the annual membership drives. Don’t forget to renew your RNAO and PedNIG membership by October 31st at www.rnao.ca/join 

Hey PedNIG members,

This fall, PedNIG wants to recognize the superhero nurse in your life!! Here’s your opportunity to nominate a nurse that is dedicated, hardworking and inspiring to you. We want to hear how they’re an amazing nurse who delivers extraordinary compassionate care to their patients and families everyday.

Dear member, 

Please see the following message from Children's Healthcare Canada regarding their upcoming virtual conference: 

Children's Healthcare Canada is hosting our (virtual) annual conference, Building Bridges: On the road to healthcare equity, from Nov 16-20. Please register online: https://www.eventsquid.com/register/10912.

The Pediatric Nurses Interest Group is excited to present our annual PedNIG (virtual) symposium - this year from the comfort of your own home! We have a variety of presenters and speakers highlighting interesting and innovative pediatric work, including a unique presentation from Dr. Jennifer Harrington on rare Pediatric conditions, sponsored by ultragenyx. 

Please see the following regarding the event being hosted by the Children's Health Coalition, in association with Children's Mental Health Ontario, on Thursday September 17th at 7 p.m. EST: 

The Pediatric Nurses Interest Group is excited to present our annual PedNIG (virtual) symposium - this year from the comfort of your own home. We have a variety of presenters and speakers highlighting interesting and innovative pediatric work, including a unique presentation from Dr. Jennifer Harrington on rare pediatric conditions, sponsored by Ultragenyx. 

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Dear member,

This is the final call for nominations being accepted for the positions below for a two-year term. This is your chance to join our team and be a part of our nursing paediatric community as an executive member!

Available positions:

• finance executive network officer (two-year term)
• policy and political action executive network officer (two-year term)

Note: at the termination of the two-year term, you are eligible to stand for a second term of two years.

Dear member,

Nominations are being accepted for the positions below for a two-year term, unless otherwise noted.

Note: at the termination of the two-year term, you are eligible to stand for a second term of two years.

Dear member,

There is only one day left to submit an application for a position on the PedNIG executive team!

Nominations are being accepted for the positions below for a two-year office, unless otherwise noted. (Note: at the termination of the two-year term, you are eligible to stand for a second term of two years).  

Nominations are now being accepted for the positions below for a two-year office, unless otherwise noted. (Note: at the termination of the two-year term, you are eligible to stand for a second term of two years).