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Ms. Vesna Vlaco, a student in our master's program, as part of the course NSG 6801 :  Projet clinique en soins infirmiers de niveau avancé has won the OIIQ clinical innovation prize in the Outaouais region for its clinical project.

The award recognizes the exceptional contribution made by a nurse working in the area of clinical practice, education, research, and/or administration to the advancement of Nursing’s role in HIV/AIDS care.

Dr. Patrick O’Byrne, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, receives the Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) Chair in Public Health and HIV prevention, part of the Endgame Funding Program, for his community-based project Nurse-led PEP, PrEP, and rapid HIV treatment: producing real-life impact for patients in Ottawa and Ontario.

May 8, 2018

The RNAO Leadership Award in Political Action is awarded to the RN or NP who acts as a change agent, resource, and mentor through political action. This individual is actively involved in discussions with MPPs/MPs, other decision-makers, and media that benefit the health of individuals or communities.

May 8, 2018

Dr. Pariseau-Legault is a 2016 PhD graduate from the University of Ottawa. The doctoral dissertation award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellence in nursing research through the completion of her/his dissertation, defended at an Ontario university.

May 8, 2018

This award offers the recipient the opportunity to get in the thick of things with a one-week placement with RNAO CEO Doris Grinspun. The $2,000 HUB Fellowship is generously sponsored by RNAO's group home and auto insurance provider, HUB International Ontario Limited.

May 8, 2018

This award is to provide opportunities to Registered Nurses who wish to pursue education at the baccalaureate, masters or doctoral level with an interest in any aspect of the broad specialty of neuroscience nursing.  Applicants must demonstrate excellence in neuroscience nursing and indicate how they contribute to the advancement of clinical practice, education, or research within this specialty.

May 8, 2018

This award supports nursing students or Registered Nurses pursuing education at the undergraduate or graduate level.  Applicants must demonstrate outstanding potential and/or contributions to their chosen area of practice.  

November 2, 2017

Krystina Lewis, PhD candidate in the School of Nursing, received the Student Award for Best Oral Presentation at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, October 21-24 in Vancouver. Her presentation was titled “Decision support for patients facing implantable cardioverter-defibrillator generator replacement: A feasibility trial.”