Register for the upcoming webinar with Dr. Claire Betker
Published on Friday, 26 May, 2023
Continuing on with the 2023-2024 CHNC Professional Development Webinar Series, we are pleased to announce the next session. Dr. Claire Betker will speak to us about System transformation: Positive disruption to address the structural and social determinants of health and advance health equity.
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 12-1 am EST (9-10 am PT; 10-11 am MT; 11 am - 12 pm CT; 1-2 pm AT)
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Learning Objectives:
- Discuss how health inequities exposed during the pandemic contributed to poor population health outcomes and moral distress in CHNs
- Discuss system transformation and opportunities for positive disruption
- Explore the distribution of power and its influence on system transformation
- Learn approaches, levers and strategies to influence systems to advance health equity
- Identify community organizations and partners to work with in system transformation.
Speaker Bio:
Claire is an RN and the Scientific Director of the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH). Claire was previously the Executive Director of the Population and Public Health Branch within the Department of Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living. Her career has included roles in rural and urban public health, home health, primary health care, regional health authority and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Claire is a past president of the CNA and of the CHNC. Her Ph.D. work focused on the capacity of public health leadership to advance health equity. Claire brings a wealth of expertise, rich networks and a passion for translating knowledge and evidence, specially to position public health to advance health equity.
Webinar is free to attend. Please share across your networks.
Next CHNC Webinar: May 23 - It's Time to Talk: Increasing HPV Awareness and Prevention with your Patients
Published on Friday, 12 May, 2023
CHNC is pleased to announce another webinar in our 2023-2024 CHNC Professional Development Webinar Series!
The next webinar is part of a series of three webinars that will specifically focus on Vaccines Across the Lifespan. The webinars will be recorded and posted on the CHNC YouTube site for those who are unable to attend. There is no charge to attend the webinars and all are welcome to join!
Title of Webinar: It's Time to Talk: Increasing HPV Awareness and Prevention with your Patients
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Time: 12-1 pm ET (9-10 am PT; 10-11 am MT; 11 am - 12 pm CT; 1-2 pm AT)
To register for this webinar, click here.
Learning objectives for this webinar:
1. Provide an overview of HPV and recent trends in HPV diseases including head and neck cancer
2. Review HPV public programs in Canada
3. Discuss the value of adult HPV immunization, including males
4. Discuss NACI recommendations and Medical Society position statements on HPV prevention
5. Explore practical tips on how to initiate discussions on HPV diseases and prevention
Presenter Bio: Nancy Durand, MDCM, FRCSC
Dr. Durand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Toronto in Canada. She received her medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at McGill University. She is on staff at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Canada in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her clinical practice focuses on HPV and colposcopy. She speaks nationally and internationally about Human Papilloma Virus and HPV vaccination.
This webinar has been generously supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer, Merck, and Sanofi.
Spring Great Big News is here!
Published on Tuesday, 9 May, 2023
Read about the work that the Featured CHNC does at La Maison Bleue in Quebec, free upcoming webinars (as part of the 2023-2024 CHNC Professional Development Webinar series), CHNC Standards of Practice Infographic, who the Awards of Merit winners are (please hold the date to see the awards conferred at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 14, 7pm - 8:30pm EST.), and more!
Happy Nursing Week 2023!
CHNC Standards of Practice Infographic Available
Published on Friday, 6 January, 2023
The infographic can be used to support nurses new to community health practice learn the key skills and expectations they need to develop and remind experienced community health nurses of the breadth and depth of the practice expectations.
Suggestions for sharing with your teams:
• Print and post a large poster of the infographic in your office or education space.
• Facilitate a discussion during a staff meeting about the CHNC standards using the infographic at a team meeting or staff meeting.
• Encourage CHNs to use the infographic as a reflective tool when preparing for annual reviews or performance development meetings.
• Preceptors can use this as a tool when working with nurses new to community health nursing practice to assist with reflection and learning plan development to enhance their skills.
Feel free to share widely with your networks.
Happy 2023!
Season's Greetings
Published on Tuesday, 20 December, 2022
Dear CHNC Members,
As 2022 draws to a close, we want to take the opportunity to say thank you. Together, we advance practice and work towards improving the health of Canadians. We thank you for your commitment and contributions, and for being a part of CHNC.
Season's Greetings!
October/November CHNs Stepping Up
Published on Tuesday, 8 November, 2022
We are pleased to share the latest community health nursing story with you, featuring Karen Ellis from Prince Edward Island. CHNs Stepping Up is a collection of community nursing stories that showcase the work of community health nurses across Canada. CHNs from coast to coast to coast share how their meaningful practice demonstrate the values of CHNC. Please feel free to share these stories with your colleagues and networks. Karen's story can be found here.
We are preparing the next story already! Have a suggestion for a future story? - Let us know at communications@chnc.ca.
Latest Edition: CHNs Stepping Up
Published on Sunday, 2 October, 2022
Dear CHNC Member,
As the leaves turn colours and we transition to autumn weather, we are happy to share the latest CHNs Stepping Up: Nursing Stories from the Communities with you. CHNs Stepping Up is a collection of community nursing stories that showcase the work of community health nurses across Canada. CHNs from coast to coast to coast share how their meaningful practice demonstrate the values of CHNC. Our September edition features Sheila Morgan from Saskatchewan. Sheila is a retired nurse who returned to the frontlines, responding to the call for nurses to help during the pandemic. Read Sheila's story here.
Stay tuned for more stories coming up in the future (we may move to a different schedule but the stories will be coming!).
Thank you for your ongoing dedication to community health nursing.
Commemorating the 2nd National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Published on Friday, 30 September, 2022
Dear CHNC members,
Today marks the 2nd National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. We remember the children who never returned home and honour the survivors of residential and day schools. We recognize the trauma and the ongoing impacts of the legacy of the residential and day school system.
In addition to wearing an orange shirt, we urge CHNs to commit to one or more actions this year that helps you learn about the truth as we engage in a path towards reconciliation together. Perhaps you would like to take action personally, perhaps professionally. For example, you may want to reflect on how the truths impact your role as a nurse in your organization.
What action will you take?
August's CHNs Stepping Up: Nursing Stories from the Communities
Published on Wednesday, 31 August, 2022
Dear CHNC Member,
As August comes to an end, we are happy to share this month's CHNC Stepping Up: Nursing Stories from the Communities with you. CHNs Stepping Up is a collection of community nursing stories that showcase the work of community health nurses across Canada. CHNs from coast to coast to coast share how their meaningful practice demonstrate the values of CHNC. Our August edition features Hollaye McFarlen from British Columbia. Hollaye's story is available here.
Thank you for your ongoing dedication to community health nursing.
Revised Standards of Practice Available
Published on Thursday, 9 May, 2019
Looking for a way to cap off your celebration of National Nursing Week? How about a obtaining a copy of the revised Canadian Community Health Nursing Professional Practice Model & Standards of Practice?
CHNC is excited to announce that this document is updated for 2019 and is now available!
This revised document defines the practice of a registered nurse in the specialty area of community health nursing and provides a guide for CHNs and their employers to evaluate their practice.
The publication features:
a) The components of the professional practice model and the graphic that describes the structure, process and values that support the community health nurse's control over the delivery of nursing care and the environment in which care is delivered.
b) Eight standards of practice that represent a vision for excellence in community health nursing. The Standards of Practice also provide a foundation for national certification and research in community health nursing.
c) Updated Appendices, including the glossary of terms used in the document.
CHNC is excited to announce that this document is updated for 2019 and is now available!
This revised document defines the practice of a registered nurse in the specialty area of community health nursing and provides a guide for CHNs and their employers to evaluate their practice.
The publication features:
a) The components of the professional practice model and the graphic that describes the structure, process and values that support the community health nurse's control over the delivery of nursing care and the environment in which care is delivered.
b) Eight standards of practice that represent a vision for excellence in community health nursing. The Standards of Practice also provide a foundation for national certification and research in community health nursing.
c) Updated Appendices, including the glossary of terms used in the document.
You can view this document on the CHNC website.
You can also purchase your own personal copy here (English) or here (Français). Print copies in English only and downloadable pdf copies in English or French are available for purchase.
You can also purchase your own personal copy here (English) or here (Français). Print copies in English only and downloadable pdf copies in English or French are available for purchase.
Attention employers/educators: You can help your nurses/students celebrate Nursing Week, and community health nursing throughout the year, through bulk orders of either print or pdf copies at reduced pricing. Orders can be placed by emailing info@chnc.ca
CHNC has undertaken an enhancement to our e-commerce site to support pdf purchases. As with any new system that is implemented it is possible that we could experience a few minor glitches along the way in spite of our best efforts to avoid this. If you should encounter any difficulties when ordering, please contact dave@lifelinedesign.ca