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by: Kimberley Kearsey

As an RN and NP, Lhamo Dolkar has worked in group homes, long-term care, nursing homes, acute care, primary care and community health. She says her diverse experience in multiple sectors gives her the knowledge and confidence to represent nurses across the province as RNAO president. She feels she has a responsibility to be coll...

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Speaking out is part of nursing

by: Victoria Alarcon

RN Simon Donato-Woodger understands how advocacy helps to improve patients’ lives.

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Leading by example

by: Alicia Saunders, Kimberley Kearsey

After two decades, RNAO’s Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO®) movement has welcomed more than 150,000 champions in Ontario and around the world who volunteer to raise awareness of the benefits of implementing best practice guidelines (BPG) in their organizations. Lucia Taggart (below) is one of those champions who, lik...

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Test your knowledge of these nursing leaders

by: Kimberley Kearsey

Work your way through these photos and hints (click the arrow on the right to advance forward) to reveal the identities of four nursing leaders who have propelled the profession to new heights, and played a role in the evolution of RNAO's BPG and BPSO programs.

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A lasting legacy that stretches province-wide

by: Victoria Alarcon

As chief nursing executive and people strategy chief at Toronto’s Humber River Hospital, Dr. Vanessa Burkoski led the organization to become a Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO®) in 2021. She managed the review process and was a steadfast supporter of nurses during the implementation of two best practice guidelines (BP...

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What nursing means to me

by: Julian Semczyszyn

To me, nursing is a beautiful mosaic of art, science and intent. As nurses, we strive to find the harmony between mental, physical and spiritual health for our clients. We become a trusted member of their decision-making team, often in the most difficult situations.

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Providing nursing and spiritual support

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Parish nursing allows nurses to link their health-care knowledge and expertise with spiritual support and guidance for members of the parish community. Parish nursing is a designation that can be achieved through special courses offered by some universities and seminary programs.

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Canadians thank nurses

by: Victoria Alarcon

Nurses felt the love during Nursing Week 2023, thanks in part to the #HeyNurse social media campaign launched by RNAO in partnership with several other nursing organizations. The campaign generated 1,000 instances of engagement on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, and more than 519 Canadians thanked a nurse by using ...

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Nurses celebrate the profession at special events during Nursing Week 2023

by: Madison Scaini

Nursing Week is an opportunity to shift the focus from patients onto nurses to recognize and honour our knowledge, compassion and dedication. RNAO celebrated Nursing Week 2023 (May 8 – 14) with a variety of engaging and vibrant virtual events focused on the interests of nurses across all settings and sectors. With an overarch...

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Redefining mental health

by: Victoria Alarcon

Rosanra (Rosie) Yoon’s earliest childhood memories harken back to her days accompanying her mother on the streetcar for monthly visits to Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital. From the age of four to eight, she was scared and nervous on these outings, but as soon as she saw her mother’s nurse, she felt safe.

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