In December 2024, the Ontario government announced legislation that would introduce the NP clinical director role in long-term care. Clinical directors oversee and evaluate residents’ overall care and help identify and address health-care issues related to quality of life. In a media release, RNAO President NP Lhamo Dolkar said: “RNAO is thrilled the government heard our call to expand the scope of NP utilization…to help alleviate pressures on the sector amid the ongoing physician shortage, and to help retain and recruit staff.” This new role is “a win for residents and families that will see the benefit of clinical directors in all 670 homes, a win for health professionals who will feel more supported; and a win for nurses who will see more opportunities to build their careers in Ontario.”  (The Canadian Press, Dec. 11)