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COHNA-ACIIST is happy to announce Blaine Bentley, RN, Prairie North Health Region, as this year’s award recipient for 2016. The award
is for ongoing occupational health nurse education. We wish him all the best is
his continuing education. COHNA-ACIIST offers an annual award to support
nurses writing their CNA certification exams in support of our specialty as
well as those OHNs furthering their education in the field.
The revised guideline for MERS-CoV is now available on the gc.ca website. (Updated February 2016)
Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Acute Care Settings
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/publications/diseases-conditions-maladies-affections/accute-care-settings-middle-east-respiratory-syndrome-respiratoire-moyen-orient-etablissements-soins-actifs/index-eng.phpThousands have been forced from their homes. Help communities impacted by the Fort McMurray wildfire by donating to the red cross: https://donate.redcross.ca/ea-action/action?&ea.client.id=1951&ea.campaign.id=50639
CNA Extends Deadline for specialty certification exams
CNA Certification Program– Apply Now It’s Not Too Late!
There are over 18,000 certified nurses in Canada that are:
- Recognized nationally for their practice excellence and commitment to lifelong learning
- Valued by many employers, because their certification demonstrates specialized knowledge
- Recognized for their clear commitment to lifelong learning
- Viewed as having enhanced professional credibility, because their certification shows that they Care to Be the Best!
New in 2016
This year brings many exciting changes to the certification program as we
celebrate our 25th anniversary!
- Certification goes paperless! Online applications and computer-based exams offer benefits to nurses and employers, including maximum scheduling flexibility. Read an article from Canadian Nurse magazine.
- Financial incentives for employers
Deadlines and important dates
- August 8, 2016 — Deadline for online applications for initial certification and renewal by exam
- September 19 to October 7, 2016 — Exam writing window
- November 30, 2016 — Deadline for online applications for renewals by continuous learning
For questions please contact certification@cna-aiic.ca or call 1-800-361-8404.
Apply or renew online now at getcertified.cna-aiic.ca
Congratulations Roxanne McKendry, Past President of COHNA-ACIIST, on winning the 2015 Safety Leader of the Year award, presented by Canadian Occupational Safety.
Roxanne is featured in the December/January 2016 digital edition of Canadian Occupational Safety. Click here to read the article "A Nurse's Touch".
COHNA Background
Mission Statement
- Developing national standards and guidelines;
- Fostering working relationships between Provincial/Territorial Associations;
- Providing a forum for members to network, exchange knowledge and share expertise;
- Influencing legislation and regulations to improve the health and safety of workers; and
- Promoting the diverse role of the occupational health nurse to business, community, government and professional affiliates at every opportunity.
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