Hello PCNO members,

Happy new year! We are so happy for you to join the PCNO for the 2023 year.

Here are some some announcements and updates for our interest group. 

1. Training topics

We are looking for any topics you would like to see at our lunch and learns over the next few months.

Please let us know by emailing info@pcno.ca or by connecting with us on social media (Facebook and Instagram).

2. Updates from the Canadian Family Practice Nurses Association (CFPNA)

Hi all,

At the recent conference, some of you were not aware that there was an application for the Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses (TRIN) program. This program is for primary care nurses employed by a physician. But, if you work for an organization such as a family health team (FHT) and have not been made aware of this program, please also apply.

Hello PCNO members,

We are happy to announce that Dr. Noah Ivers will be joining us on Tuesday, Nov. 1 for the first lunch and learn session of our new membership year. 

Register now! Use the coupon code IVERS2022 to register for the session for free.

(Please note that as a member of PCNO, the cost for lunch and learn sessions is with your annual membership fee. Non-members pay $20 each session.)

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Hello PCNO Members!

This is the last call for conference registration!

Registration will close Wednesday, Oct. 12 at midnight for to attend in person.

Registration will close Thursday, Oct. 13 at midnight to attend virtually by Zoom. 

Register today before it's too late!

Registration details:

Hello PCNO members!

Have you registered yet for our 2022 conference? Registration closes soon! 

Register today at www.pcno.ca if you plan to attend - whether in person in Ottawa or via Zoom.  

Do you have education benefits through your employer? This is a great learning opportunity to help use them up before the end of the year.

Dear PCNO members,

We are happy to announce that Patricia Toulouse, an Ojibwe practitioner of traditional medicine, will join us at our 2022 bi-annual conference as our Terry O'Neil keynote speaker. 

Patricia will join us on Saturday, Oct. 15 as we open our day of learning. She will be speaking to us on  how we can Incorporate Indigenous traditional knowledge into Ontario nursing care.

Register today!

In-person: please register here.

Hello PCNO members,

The in-person portion of the conference is now 80 per cent sold out! Register today if you haven't already!

Can't come to Ottawa? Get some colleagues together and register for the virtual conference on Saturday, Oct. 15 to hear from all of our speakers. 

Visit this weblink to learn more and to register: www.pcno.ca

Questions? Email info@pcno.ca 

Hello Members,

Some of you reached out stating that you would like to attend but were unable to get to Ottawa.

We are happy to announce a virtual option! Please note that we must have 25 registrants for this to be a viable option. Registration for virtual attendance will be open until Thursday, Oct. 6 via this link.

Please see attached for the 2022 conference speaker line-up!

Register today to secure your spot! As a member, you will have access to member pricing of $80. Please use the code MEMBER22 

Once registered, you will receive the link to the hotel booking for a discounted room. Please note that availability of discounted rooms is limited.

Questions? Please email info@pcno.ca

We are pleased to announce that Patrick O'Byrne will be joining us at our conference on Saturday, Oct. 15!

Dr. O'Byrne is a full professor of nursing and licensed nurse practitioner at the University of Ottawa. His clinical and research work focuses on the prevention and diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections. Dr. O’Byrne operates a nurse-led HIV PEP and PrEP clinic (PrEP-RN) and is the principal investigator for GetaKit.

Dear member,

We are looking for members to join the Primary Care Nurses of Ontario (PCNO). Would you like to assist us in education and networking for primary care nurses in Ontario? Would you like to assist in advocating for primary care nurses' voices in Ontario?

The PCNO is seeking nominees for the following positions:

We are pleased to announce the speaker for our pre-conference networking event on Friday, Oct. 14, Meg Soper – RN and motivational humorist!

Meg Soper travels North America sharing powerful insights and strategies for being more effective in our personal and professional lives. Combining her experience as an RN with her skill in stand-up comedy, she offers a unique blend of humour and inspirational ideas to connect with her audience, break barriers and help people "shift perspective" to better deal with the challenges they face every day.

Have you registered for the 2022 Primary Care Nurses of Ontario (PCNO) conference yet? This year's conference will take place in person in Ottawa from Oct. 14–15. 

We wanted to make the cost of this year's registration as low as possible for members. Early bird pricing for members is $50 and is available until Aug. 21, 2022! Use the coupon code October22 to get the early bird discount. 

Hello!

Have you registered for the in-person 2022 PCNO bi-annual conference in Ottawa?

It will take place on the evening of Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 and all day Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at the Hilton Hotel in Ottawa.

Thank you to our Ottawa chapter for hosting us in their beautiful city.

Make sure you plan to site see all of the fall colours on Sunday before you head home.

Our theme this year is, "Beyond COVID – Primary Care Nursing Updates"

Hello PCNO Members,

After several years of absence due to the pandemic,  Primary Care Nurses of Ontario are excited to announce that we are again hosting our biannual conference.

It will take place on the evening of Friday, October 14th, 2022 & Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Hilton Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario.

Thank you to our Ottawa Chapter for hosting us in their beautiful city.

Make sure you plan to site see all of the fall colours on Sunday before you head home.

Our theme this year is, "Beyond Covid, Primary Care Nursing Updates"

Dear member,

We are looking for members to join the Primary Care Nurses of Ontario (PCNO). Would you like to assist us in education and networking for primary care nurses in Ontario? Would you like to assist in advocating for primary care nurses' voices in Ontario?

The PCNO is seeking nominees for the following positions:

We are pleased to announce our 2022 Conference will be taking place this year in person in Ottawa.

The date we'll be meeting is Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. 

Mark your calendars! Details coming soon.

Hello,

As a member of the PCNO, you are automatically a member of the Canadian Family Practice Nurses Association (CFPNA).

Please see the most recent CFPNA newsletter, attached as a PDF.

And a big thank you to all of you who registered for our lunch and learn this past week with Dr. Ivers. It was our biggest turnout yet. If you have any topics you would like to see in the upcoming months, please email us at info@pcno.ca

Hello All,

If you haven't registered yet and wish to join us on Thursday, Jan. 13, please do so today! Registration will close Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m.

Date: Jan. 13, 2022 - 12-1:00 p.m.
Topic: COVID-19 vaccines: handling patient questions about boosters, children and more
Presented By: Dr. Noah Ivers

Code to waive $5 fee: 2022

Register here - use the code stated directly above to waive the $5 fee. 

Hello primary care nurses,

Our next lunch and learn is next Thursday, Jan. 13th!

We are happy to welcome back Dr. Noah Ivers. 

Date: Jan. 13, 2022 - 12-1:00 p.m.
Topic: COVID-19 vaccines: handling patient questions about boosters, children and more
Presented By: Dr. Noah Ivers

Code to waive $5 fee: 2022

Register here - use the code stated directly above to waive the $5 fee.