
Register for the upcoming webinar with Dr. Claire Betker
Published on Friday, 26 May, 2023

- 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.

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

CHNC Standards of Practice Infographic Available
Published on Friday, 6 January, 2023

Season's Greetings
Published on Tuesday, 20 December, 2022


October/November CHNs Stepping Up
Published on Tuesday, 8 November, 2022


Latest Edition: CHNs Stepping Up
Published on Sunday, 2 October, 2022


Commemorating the 2nd National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Published on Friday, 30 September, 2022


August's CHNs Stepping Up: Nursing Stories from the Communities
Published on Wednesday, 31 August, 2022


Revised Standards of Practice Available
Published on Thursday, 9 May, 2019
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 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.
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