Interest Group Email Archive

  • Membership Drives

    Posted on Oct. 6, 2018, 6:17 p.m.

    PedNIG is happy to be hosting our 2018 Membership Drives! Our membership drives are one of the many ways we give back to our members saying thank you for your dedicated membership. Join us for breakfast to hear about our plans for the coming term... and don't forget to get some free PedNIG swag!  

     

    October 11 from 7 to 10 am

    Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation

    Room 3E-160 (Learning Lab)

     

    October 19 from 7 to 10 am

    McMaster Children's Hospital

  • Early Bird Deadline Extended

    Posted on Sept. 21, 2018, 1:31 p.m.

    Dear member, 

    PedNIG is excited to announce that registration for our symposium The Pediatric Nursing Update is open with an extended early bird deadline until September 28. 

    The symposium will be held on Nov. 16, 2018 in downtown Toronto.  Take a moment to check out the exciting keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, posters and panel presentation we are offering in this year's program.

    For more information and registration details, please visit our website at pednig.ca

    We hope to see you there.

    Sincerely, 

    PedNIG Symposium Committee 

  • Attention PedNIG Student Members!

    Posted on Sept. 9, 2018, 12:20 p.m.

    Attention nursing students!! 

    We have now added two concurrent sessions to our symposium.  These concurrent sessions will mainly be for 3rd and 4th year nursing students. Register now so you can hear about the current state of paediatric nursing from our extraordinary nursing leaders, network with paediatric nurses of all levels from across the nation, and also attend both plenary and concurrent sessions that will spark your interests. With only 50 spots available for the student sessions, make sure you sign up immediately so you don't regret waiting!

  • Register for The Pediatric Nursing Update symposium on Nov. 16

    Posted on Aug. 30, 2018, 12:09 p.m.

    Dear member, 

    PedNIG is excited to announce that registration for our symposium The Pediatric Nursing Update is now open. It will be held on Nov. 16, 2018 in downtown Toronto.

    Please take a moment to check out the exciting keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, posters and panel presentation we are offering in this year's program.

    For more information and registration details, please visit our website at pednig.ca

    We hope to see you there.

    Sincerely, 

    PedNIG Symposium Committee 

     

  • Introducing the new PedNIG executive

    Posted on Aug. 22, 2018, 4:23 p.m.


    Dear member, 

    We are happy to introduce the new PedNIG executive. Thank you to all those who applied and participated in the voting process. 

    President - Sarah Portelli

    President elect - Taya Mariyam 

    Communications Executive Network Officers (ENO) - Samirah Hussain and Cecile Kwon 

    Social media ENO - Hannah Gregor 

  • Last chance to vote!

    Posted on Aug. 1, 2018, 8:26 a.m.

    Vote now for your new Student Liaison Executive Network Officer

    Vote In 3 Easy Steps!

    1. Sign into your myRNAO account at myRNAO.ca/user
    2. Under the Account Management menu (right hand side of the page) click on My Elections
    3. Click on Pediatric Nurses Interest Group Elections Vote Now!

    The voting period is now open and closes on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm EST. The results will be announced via email.

  • PedNIG Voting Is Now Open!

    Posted on July 31, 2018, 12:37 p.m.

     

    Vote now for your new Student Liaison Executive Network Officer

    Vote In 3 Easy Steps!

    1. Sign into your myRNAO account at myRNAO.ca/user
    2. Under the Account Management menu (right hand side of the page) click on My Elections
    3. Click on Pediatric Nurses Interest Group Elections Vote Now!

    The voting period is now open and closes on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm EST. The results will be announced via email.

  • Call For Nominations - Deadline Extended To 4pm Friday, July 20th

    Posted on July 6, 2018, 8:58 a.m.

     

    The Pediatric Nurses Interest Group (PedNIG) Executive is seeking committed and passionate individual to join the PedNIG Executive for the coming term.  We are hoping to continue to have a strong and thriving executive with nurses who are passionate about child health and well-being and advancing the image pediatric nursing in Ontario.

    The call for nominations is for the President Elect it's part of a three-year term beginning September 2018 at our executive meeting to be held in Toronto. 

    This role will include:

  • Nursing Week Appreciation Events

    Posted on May 3, 2018, 12:30 a.m.

    Join PedNIG in showing support for pediatric nurses during nursing week!

    We will be sponsoring various events so come out and join us as we say a BIG THANK YOU to all our NURSES!

    Monday, May 7 - Coffee & Treats at London Health Sciences Centre

    Tuesday, May 8 - Breakfast at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab & Nursing Grand Rounds & Refreshments at McMaster Children’s Hospital

    Friday, May 11 - Breakfast at SickKids & Lunch and Learn at North York General Hospital 

  • PedNIG AGM

    Posted on April 14, 2018, 8:26 a.m.

    PedNIG is delighted to be hosting our Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the RNAO AGM on April 21 starting at 0800.  This year our focus has been about CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH!  At our AGM, in addition to sharing the business of the interest group, we are honoured to be hosting 2 guest speakers in the field of child and youth mental health. Come join us for a breakfast to learn more about what you as a pediatric nurse can do to support the mental health of your patient and family!

    Here is a bit about our speakers... 

  • PedNIG 2018 Scholarships - Deadline Approaching! Due March 28th, 2018

    Posted on March 20, 2018, 7:08 p.m.

    PedNIG is pleased to offer a variety of scholarships/bursaries for pediatric nurses and students, and the deadline to apply is fast approaching! These exciting opportunities are exclusively available to PedNIG members.

    Visit our website to view the various application requirements and to apply! http://www.pednig.ca/scholarships/

    Applications are now open until March 28th, 2018. Late applications will not be reviewed.

  • PedNIG 2018 Scholarships & Bursaries - Applications Now Open!

    Posted on Feb. 27, 2018, 7:54 p.m.

    Dear PedNIG members,

    PedNIG strives to give back to its members and supports ongoing professional development and life long learning. It is our pleasure to offer a variety of scholarship and bursary opportunities for pediatric nurses and students. These opportunities are exclusively available to PedNIG members.

    Visit our website to view the various scholarships/bursaries/application requirements and to apply! http://www.pednig.ca/scholarships/

  • Don't forget to Register! PedNIG Nursing Student Skills Workshop March 3rd, 2018 - Hamilton

    Posted on Feb. 24, 2018, 10:58 p.m.

    Attention PedNIG members!

    Don't forget to register for the Pediatric Nursing Student Skills Workshop taking place on March 3rd, 2018 in Hamilton.

    We are less than one week away from this amazing, full day #NursingInformatics themed educational event. Join PedNIG for this great opportunity to learn more about nursing care for infants, children and adolescents.

  • Registration now open! PedNIG Nursing Student Skills Workshop - Hamilton

    Posted on Feb. 7, 2018, 8:55 a.m.

    Are you interested in pediatric nursing? Do you want to learn more about nursing care for infants, children and adolescents?

    PedNIG is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming Pediatric Nursing Student Skills Workshop in Hamilton on March 3rd, 2018. This full day #NursingInformatics themed educational event is a great opportunity to learn or refresh skills and knowledge related to pediactric nursing.