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Accepting nominations for the 2012 CNA Employer Recognition Award
Now is your chance to nominate your employer for the 2012 CNA Employer Recognition Award. Each year, CNA recognizes an employer who has shown exemplary support of CNA’s Certification Program. Nominations accepted until February 25, 2012.
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The Mesothelioma Center
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The Mesothelioma Center is committed to providing the latest information on asbestos cancer in the hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of this rare disease. Patients often wonder about the average mesothelioma survival rate and how long they can live with this cancer after receiving a diagnosis.
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Nursing The Future (NTF) is a national non-profit organization aimed at supporting newly graduated nurses as they transition into professional practice for the first time. With resources including a “Survival Guide,” an annual conference, peer mentoring, a quarterly newsletter and regional peer networking groups, NTF is Canada’s resource for new nurse knowledge and support. To find out if there is an NTF chapter in your region, to get connected with a new graduate leader who can help you through your transition, or to establish a support chapter near you, contact us at
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Life and Death Matters offers online education about death, dying and palliative care. Their continuing education opportunities include interactive courses, a supportive online community, low student-teacher ratio and access 24/7. For more information, go to http://www.lifeanddeathmatters.ca/Online-Program/nine-facts-about-ldmonline.html
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Use Evidence to Inform Your Practice: CHSRF’s EXTRA Program
January 10, 2012, 12:00-12:45 p.m. ET (English)
January 12, 2012, 12:00-12:45 p.m. ET (French)
This webinar showcases the new and improved Executive Training for Research Application (EXTRA) program. It covers how to prepare a strong application and ways to optimize evidence-informed decision-making. You will discover enriching opportunities for professional growth. The EXTRA application deadline is February 1, 2012. Register today!
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New: Understanding the risks involved when using social media
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The Canadian Nurses Protective Society’s infoLAW® bulletin on social media discusses confidentiality and other professional obligations and offers tips on risk management to help you understand the implications when using social media. Be aware of the risks involved to prevent potential adverse personal and professional consequences. Read more |
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New: Continuing education for nurses
Quebec’s nursing regulatory body (Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec) offers a wide range of continuing education programs for nurses and nursing students. Some courses are available online. More information
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Get the latest on C. difficile
A collection of articles about C. difficile is now available on Longwoods.com, one of NurseONE’s many e-Library resources.
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Fact Sheets on Protecting Against Extreme Heat Updated!
These fact sheets provide health-care workers with information to enhance their understanding of vulnerability to extreme heat and their ability to identify effective preventions and mitigation measures. The fact sheets have been developed for three distinct audiences: those working in acute care, community care and facilities preparation. Read more
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NurseONE is pleased to announce the addition of Longwoods.com to the e-library. Longwoods™ publishes Canadian academic and scientific research, commentary and information related to health sciences and health care. Through the NurseONE portal, nurses can now access the full texts of: Healthcare Quarterly, Healthcare Papers, Nursing Leadership, Healthcare Policy, Electronic Healthcare, World Health & Population, and Law & Governance.
Nurses as leaders in health-care management, practice, education, research and product development will find Longwoods™ journals a fundamental resource for innovations, knowledge and learning. Enjoy!
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We are on Facebook and Twitter. Follow us and get CNA’s latest updates and news.
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CNA’s E-Learning Modules: Bringing the Code of Ethics to Life
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All eight of CNA’s Learning Modules: Bringing the Code of Ethics to Life are now on NurseONE.ca! Through discussions and thought-provoking questions and scenarios, the modules will help nurses, students and educators use the code in everyday practice. |
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Smoking Cessation
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In Canada, tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of premature death, disease and disability, and yet 19 per cent of the population continues to smoke. Evidence suggests that even minimal intervention by health-care professionals can dramatically reduce rates of smoking!
The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario smoking cessation initiatives aim to strengthen nurses’ capacity to help their clients by implementing smoking cessation strategies and techniques in their daily practice . In partnership with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), RNAO is utilizing this already established approach and infrastructure as the foundation for the 2010-2011 national initiative.
Watch an RNAO video. Read about the smoking cessation community and best practice initiative.
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NurseONE is pleased to announce the launch of our latest EBSCO full text database, Consumer Health Information. It offers current evidence-based information on 400 diseases, conditions and treatment procedures and is available in English and Canadian French. The databases are written in easy-to-read text and contain high-quality, full colour illustrations.
The French and English versions are served by their own dedicated database and feature expertly translated, full-text content. In addition, to optimize the user experience, all aspects of the search process (e.g., browsing, help, interface features) are presented in the same language as the content.
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Nursing student admissions at 10-year high
A new report released by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Nursing Education in Canada Statistics, 2008-2009, shows a marked increase in enrolments to entry-to-practice and graduate programs. Find out more.
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Safer Healthcare Now! Interventions
Reducing Harm, Improving Health Care, Protecting Canadians
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There are a total of 10 Safer Healthcare Now! (SHN) interventions from the Canadian Public Safety Institute (CPSI). CPSI is pleased to announce that it will support and collect measures for all 10 of these interventions during Phase II of the SHN campaign. The SHN Getting Started Kits, are designed to engage health- care teams and clinicians in a dynamic approach to quality improvement and provide a solid foundation for getting started. |
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Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners in Canada: A Decision Support Synthesis
Read this special report commissioned by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) and co-authored by Alba DiCenso, RN, PhD, and Denise Bryant-Lukosius, RN, CNS, PhD. The report provides an understanding of the roles of advanced practice nurses (APN), the contexts in which APNs are being used, and the health system factors that influence the way in which advanced practice nursing is being integrated into the Canadian health-care system. The report focuses on three types of APNs: clinical nurse specialists (CNS), primary health-care nurse practitioners (PHCNP) and acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP).
Full Report Appendices
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CareToKnow.org is a new knowledge exchange and social networking site for the Care to Know Centre of Saint Elizabeth Health Care. Check it out here |
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Continuing Education for Nurse Practitioners (CEPN) is a collection of web-based, self-directed continuing education courses offered under the direction of the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing (COUPN). Courses are designed to focus on key learning needs of nurse practitioners and nurses across a variety of practice settings. Individuals may customize their learning by selecting an entire course or individual modules based on learning needs.
Please visit us at: http://cefc.np-education.ca/
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The national job board of the Canadian Nurses Association. The best nursing opportunities from across Canada are only a click away. Search now! |
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Chronic diseases are the major cause of death in Canada, taking a significant toll on Canada’s health-care system, economy and quality of life. Log into NurseONE to find out more.
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