March's newsletter and RNIG Awards

Hi RNIG colleagues,

Please find our March 2024 newsletter at this link:

https://chapters-igs.rnao.ca/system/files/2024-03/RNIG-Newsletter_March-2024-ok.pdf

We also have information about our RNIG Awards - the deadline has been extended!

For information about the awards, visit this page: https://chapters-igs.rnao.ca/node/2538
Deadline to apply: -- EXTENSION -- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 before 3 p.m. ET. hours (3:00pm)
Complete the form on page 2.
https://chapters-igs.rnao.ca/system/files/2024-02/RNIG--Awards--Feb-2024-Revised-.pdf

Sincerely,

The RNIG executive

Resolution from the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (RNIG)

Resolution from the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (RNIG-Rainbow)

February 19, 2021

Sexual and Gender Minorities Content in the Nursing Standards.

2021 Resolutions for Consideration: Resolution 7

Respecting Sexually and Gender Diverse Communities

RNAO will:
Speak out for human rights and health equity
• Speak out against implicit biases, prejudices, stereotypes and policies that are discriminatory and cisheteronormative;

Position Statement: Respecting Sexually and Gender Diverse Communities: The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of every person and endeavors to provide for equal rights and opportunities

Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity: Best Practice Guideline

The purpose of this BPG is to provide nurses and other members of the interprofessional team with evidence-based recommendations on foundational, inclusive and affirming care practices for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and additional (2SLGBTQI+) people.

Best Practice Guideline: Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity