One of the things that makes me so proud to be a member of RNAO is the influence and impact we have when it comes to getting time with our elected representatives. Think about it for a moment. What other organization has the political clout that we have raising nursing and health issues?
Nursing leaders
Nurse practitioner Mae Katt shares some of the challenges and successes she experienced on her path to becoming the clinician she is today.
This column marks my first official message to you as president. I am extremely proud and feel blessed to represent you. RNAO is an important organization, and my personal pledge to you is to bring my leadership, my energy and my commitment to continue advancing our important work.
Since RNAO’s last Annual General Meeting in June, we have received emails from a handful of members expressing concern that Premier Doug Ford had been invited. Although few among the many emails RNAO gets every year complimenting our work and efforts, they flagged an apparent need for clarity.
Persistence, growth and connections assist Jocelyn Hezekiah in her 43-year nursing career.
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To me nursing is an adventure. Shortly after I started my career in obstetrics in Montréal, my husband joined the Canadian Armed Forces. I followed him throughout Canada to Ontario, Québec and the Northwest Territories (where a part of my heart still is).