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last updated: December 6, 2019
CNF: A Virtual Celebration of Nurses
CNF Nightingale MarkerAide A Virtual Celebration of Nurses Thursday, December 3, 2020 | 7:30pm – 9:00pm EST About the Gala For this year’s 10th anniversary gala, the Canadian Nurses Foundation is proud to present the 2020 Nightingale MaskerAide, an immersive virtual experience to thank and celebrate nurses and provide aid during this crucial time. Join CNF on
Remembrance Day
The RNANT/NU office will be closed November 11, 2020 in observance of Remembrance Day. Lest we forget.
Happy NP Week!
RNANTNU would like to recognize the contributions that NPs make to our health care system. November 8-14th is NP Week! Happy NP Week! Thank you NPs!!!
Press Release: ICN confirms 1,500 nurses have died from COVID-19 in 44 countries and estimates that healthcare worker COVID-19 fatalities worldwide could be more than 20,000
October 28, 2020 ICN confirms 1,500 nurses have died from COVID-19 in 44 countries and estimates that healthcare worker COVID-19 fatalities worldwide could be more than 20,000 Read the press release
Wanted: Newsletter Submissions
We’d love your input! Tell us about nursing in your community, submit a nurse to know, or an education or scholarship opportunity. Photos welcome! Send your submission to execast@rnantnu.ca by October 31, 2020. More information available at https://rnantnu.ca/about/newsletters/
Office Closure
Our office will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Nightingale Challenge – Year in Review
This year has not been the year we all imagined, but in spite of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nightingale Challenge has continued to grow and develop. You can read all about their activities here.
Mental Disorder Symptoms Among Nurses in Canada
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) undertook research to gather data on post traumatic stress injuries in nurses. The report identified that nurses experience PTSD at higher rates than the general population and makes recommendation for employers and governments. The report is available here
CNA News Release
September 23, 2020: CNA welcomes today’s Speech from the Throne with proposed steps towards Canada’s long-term recovery plan. Read more here. August 27, 2020: CNA Letter to Office of the Prime Minister regarding recommendations’ for Canada’s long-term recovery plan. Read the letter here.