Interest Group Email Archive

As you hopefully know by now, PedNIG is hosting the annual symposium on October 28th, 2019 in collaboration with the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning.  

We are pleased to share details of our keynote speaker who will open an exciting day of learning and networking!

Melissa Jones, B.A., M.A., Patient/Family Advisor and Co-Chair of the Families as Partners in Patient Safety Committee, The Hospital for Sick Children

Join us on October 28th for an exciting day of learning at the Pediatric Update Symposium!

We are very pleased to share details of the concurrent sessions.

1. A Piece of the puzzle: Using Simulation as Part of a Safety Event Review Process to Test a Recommendation Before Implementation

2. A Community Hospital's Implementation of an Paediatric Early Warning System

Join us on October 28th for an exciting day of learning at the Pediatric Update Symposium!

We are pleased to announce the PedNIG Executive for 2019 - 2020!

Chantal Singh

Erin Kohlmetz

Sarah Gallie

Cecile Kwon

Katie Sanchez (Hurst) 

Samirah Hussain

Hannah Gregor

Lin Li

Join us on OCTOBER 28th for an exciting day of learning!

The goal of this symposium is to update knowledge and current trends in pediatric care for nurses and health care professionals who work with children in hospital and in community settings. We know that incorporating new knowledge, best practices, innovation and research are essential advancements in the care of infants, children and adolescents.  PedNIG aims to create a rich dialogue about current practices in pediatric care.

Full program will be available soon, but REGISTRATION IS ALREADY OPEN!

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Vote now for your new Policy & Political Action, Symposium Co-Chair and Student Liaison.

Vote In 3 Easy Steps!

Vote now for your new Policy & Political Action, Symposium Co-Chair and Student Liaison.

We are pleased to share some amazing news from Canadian Association of Paediatric Nurses (CAPN)!

Dear member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? We are looking for members to join the Pediatric Nurses Interest Group (PedNIG) executive.

PedNIG is seeking nominees for the following 2 year term position:

• Symposium Co-chair 

Candidates must be members in good standing with PedNIG and agree to serving a two-year term if elected.  

To apply, complete the online call for nominations form

On November 27th, 2018, MPP Bhutila Karpoche tabled her Bill 63, the Right to Timely Mental Health and Addictions Care for Children and Youth Act, in the legislature. Bill 63 requires the Minister to ensure that a person who is less than 26 years old, resides in Ontario, and has been deemed to require a mental health or addiction service receives access to the required mental health or addiction service within 30 days of being deemed to require the service.

Dear member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? We are looking for members to join the Pediatric Nurses Interest Group (PedNIG) executive.

PedNIG is seeking nominees for the following 2 year term positions (unless otherwise noted):

Call for Symposium Committee Members
Pediatric Update
October 28th, 2019 
 

Hi members, 

PedNIG will be celebrating at National Nursing Week on May 8 at SickKids and London Health Sciences Centre. 

• Hospital for Sick Children in the Nursing Loft
  May 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
   
• London Health Sciences Centre in room B2-124
  May 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. 

We hope to see you there for some treats, swag and to learn more about PedNIG!

Happy Nursing Week!

- PedNIG Executive

Hi members, 

PedNIG will be celebrating at National Nursing Week on May 7th at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab and McMaster Children's Hospital.

• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab in room 3W485
  May 7 from 7 to 9 a.m.
   
• McMaster Children's Hospital at the Nursing Tea
  May 7 from 2 to 4 p.m.

We hope to see you there for some treats, swag and to learn more about PedNIG!

Happy Nursing Week!

- PedNIG Executive

Dear colleague,
 
The Pediatric Nurses Interest Group (PedNIG) symposium, is taking place October 28, 2019 at The Hospital for Sick Children, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning in Toronto, Ontario.
 

Hello members, 

Are you excited for Nursing Week? Join us this May to celebrate paediatric nurses across the province. Please see if you can attend one or more of the events below:

Hello PedNIG members, 

Dear PedNIG members, 

Every year PedNIG strives to give back to its members and support ongoing professional development and life-long learning through our bursaries. We offer education, research and conference and workshop bursaries, however these opportunities are exclusively available to PedNIG members. 

As we open up our applications for the 2019 bursaries, we want to share some stories from our 2018 recipients. PedNIG’s bursaries help nurses and students achieve their ongoing education goals to better outcomes for the children and families we care for as pediatric nurses. 

Dear PedNIG members, 

PedNIG is delighted to be hosting our Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the RNAO AGM on April 13, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.  At our AGM, in addition to sharing the business of the interest group, we will be featuring a keynote guest speaker; details to follow. Come join us for a delicious breakfast and to learn more about what you as a pediatric nurse can do to support the health of your patient and family!