Hello member,
The International Nursing Interest Group (INIG) of the Registered Nurses of Ontario (RNAO) cordially invites you to it’s general meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET. This event is free and will be available virtually through Zoom.
We will have a guest speaker, Nasrin (Nasreen) Alostaz, who will present, The IEN Journey: What Research Tells Us About the Pathway to Integration.
Internationally educated nurses will be able to:
1. Map their current stage in the journey against their research-informed milestone.
2. Identify key decision points where strategic choices have the most impact on long-term success.
3. Create and tailor a personalized, evidence-based action plan–including licensure navigation, workplace integration, and professional development– aligned with their professional goals and background training and expertise.
Nasrin (Nasreen) Alostaz is an internationally educated nurse (IEN) with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing education, a master’s degree in science, and a Ph.D. in nursing from McMaster University. Currently, Nasreen works as a PhD researcher and Faculty, Professor at Mohawk College, a sessional instructor in the graduate program at Athabasca University, a Co-Investigator on an SSHRC/PHAC-Funded IEN project at McMaster University in partnership with the CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses, and a Nursing Content Specialist and Consultant (volunteer) at Pegasus Institute in partnership with the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF). Her postdoctoral research training at Athabasca University was focused on evidence-informed policies that support the integration of IENs into the Canadian workforce and advance health system equity. Her work is grounded in a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in health care, with a focus on supporting academic and professional achievement and building research capacity to strengthen nursing expertise. A dedicated and motivated scholar for leading positive change.
Register via this link: https://chapters-igs.RNAO.ca/events/343
Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
INIG Executive Team