Hi everyone,
As this chapter year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to personally thank each and every one of you for your continued engagement and support. While it may have seemed like a quieter year from the outside, there’s been plenty happening behind the scenes, your executive has been working hard on several initiatives on behalf of all PCNO members.
Below are a few updates and opportunities to share:
Opportunities to participate
- Research: Internationally Educated Nurses in Primary Care
(See attached invitation for details.) - Research: Pandemic Planning for Primary Care (3PCI)
Participants must live or work in London or Middlesex County.
Take the survey - HPV Training
Workshops are taking place across the province. Please connect with your Regional Cancer Program contact for sessions in your area. For those outside of Central & Central East, if you need help finding your contact person, please reach out. Also if you know of your contact person for your region, please share with us!- Central Region: Kendra Sinnesael – [email protected]
- Central East: Kaitlin Loudon – [email protected]
- Team Primary Care Nurse – Post-Licensure Program
Offered through the Canadian Family Practice Nurses Association (CFPNA). - CATIE Education & Resources
CATIE continues to provide excellent learning opportunities in HIV and Hepatitis C care.
Upcoming webinar: Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination – Where Are We Now?
Oct. 29 – Register here - Queen’s University Nursing Admissions Webinars
(See attachment for details.)
PCNO updates & advocacy
Over the past year, PCNO has continued to represent and advocate for primary care nurses across Ontario:
- Representation on the Immunization and Pain Guideline Working Group, supporting much-needed updates (last published in 2010).
- Continued advocacy through AFHTO to address wage considerations for primary care nurses.
- Letters of support for several important research projects, including:
- Pandemic Planning for Primary Care – Implementing a Plan in Southwestern Ontario (3PC-I)
- Understanding the Evolving Role of Ontario RPNs in Primary Care
- Strengthening Team-Based Care: Optimizing the Scope of Practice of Primary Care Nurses
- Exploring the Lived Experiences of Internationally Educated Nurses in Ontario’s Primary Care Settings
Member Highlights
We’re proud to celebrate two of our PCNO members who recently presented a poster at the AFHTO 2025 Conference titled “Care and Clout: Community of Practice for Primary Care Registered Nurses.”
Congratulations to both presenters on representing primary care nursing so strongly on the provincial stage!
(See the attached poster for details.)
PCNO Elections Coming Soon
As we look ahead, the PCNO will soon be holding elections for several vacant executive positions, including a President-Elect, as my term will come to an end in 2026–27. If you’re passionate about advancing primary care nursing in Ontario and want to get more involved, we’d love to have you join the team.
Save the Date! PCNO 2025 Conference
Your executive has also been busy planning the 2025 PCNO Conference, and we’re thrilled to share the first details!
Save the Date: Oct. 16-17, 2026
Location: Niagara Falls
More details will follow over the coming months as planning continues. Over the next 1-2 months, we’ll be looking for members interested in helping to plan the educational components of the conference. If you’d like to participate, please email us to get involved! Email us at [email protected]
Member Conference exclusive: Use discount code: PCNO2025
(Save this code to combine with next year’s early bird discount!)
2025–2026 membership starts on Nov. 1, 2025! Ensure you register for first access to next year's conference!
Thank you again for your commitment and contributions to primary care nursing across Ontario.
Wishing everyone a restful and healthy end to the chapter year and look forward to see you all next year!
Amber Brown, RPN
PCNO President
