Newsletter - Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest ...

t 

Inside this Issue 

Board of Directors 2 

President’s Message 3 

Executive Director’s Message 4 

Can Position Statement 5-6 

Spellex Release 7 

Spread the Word 

Are you Protected? 

8 

CNA Centennial Awards 9-10 

Telling Our Story... 11 

International Congress 12-13 

Health Canada Advisory 14 

Be the Change! 15-16 

Midwifery 17 

Unsafe Conditions 

Code of Ethics 

18 

NP Corner 19 

Fee Increase 20 

Stop Smoking for Life 21 

MTBI 2009 / CTRI 22 

Northwest Passage 23 

Bits & Pieces 24 

Websites 25 

RNANT/NU 

Newsletter 

Spring 

2009 

RNANT/NU Regulates Registered Nurses in both the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. 

t

Page 2 RNANT/NU Newsletter - Spring 2009 

The Registered Nurses Association of the 

Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANT/ 

NU) is a professional registration 

body. The Nursing Association 

was originally established as the 

Northwest Territories Registered Nurses 

Association (NWTRNA) in 1976 by the Nursing 

Profession Act of the Territorial legislature. 

In January 2004, the new NWT Nursing 

Profession Act was proclaimed, renaming 

the Association as the Registered Nurses 

Association of the Northwest Territories and 

Nunavut, (RNANT/NU). Matching legislation 

in Nunavut provides for the registration of 

Nunavut nurses by RNANT/NU under identical 

guidelines. The purpose of the legislation is 

to register nurses for practice for the benefit 

and protection of the public. 

The RNANT/NU Newsletter is published 

three times a year. Inclusion of items in the 

newsletter does not imply endorsement or 

approval by RNANT/NU. Articles, suggestions 

and letters are welcomed, and should be 

directed to the Editor. The publication dates 

are Fall/Winter/Spring. 

The RNANT/NU office is located behind the 

Monkey Tree Restaurant 

483 Range Lake Road 

P.O. Box 2757 

Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R1 

Office Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 

Monday - Friday 

(except statutory holidays) 

Tel: (867) 873-2745 

Fax: (867) 873-2336 

Website: www.rnantnu.ca 

Email: admin@rnantnu.ca 

RNANT/NU Board of Directors 

President ............................................................ Kristy Russell 

VP NWT .............................................................. Pertice Moffit 

VP NU .......................................................................... Vacant 

Treasurer ........................................................... Karen Graham 

Secretary .......................................................... Elizabeth Cook 

Regional Member NWT North .................... Mireille Gionet-Smith 

Regional Member NWT South ......................................... Vacant 

NU East .................................................................... Pam Seitz 

NU West ............................................................... Barb Harvey 

President Elect ...................................................Angela Rintoul 

Public Representative NT ..................................John Hazenberg 

Public Representative NU ............................................... Vacant 

Staff 

Executive Director .................................................. Steven Leck 

Director of Regulatory Services and Policy ..............Terri Belcourt 

Director of Professional Conduct Review (Term) ........ Barb Round 

Administrative Assistant ..........................................Julie Young 

Office Coordinator ........................................................ Vacant 

Assistant Registrar .................................................. Tara Dwyer 

Newsletter 

Editor .................................................................Shawna Tohm 

Design ................................................... Artisan Print Solutions

RNANT/NU Newsletter - Spring 2009 Page 3 

President’s Message 

With the Christmas season behind us, we are all starting to get back into our normal daily routine 

while the temperatures remain below freezing and the days slowly start to get longer. The hustle 

and bustle of registration may have slowed down for the RNANT/NU staff but new projects are 

taking flight. The primary project for the RNANT/NU over the next 2 years will be the NP-PLAR project. 

This will allow Community Health Nurses working in an expanded role the opportunity to obtain 

the title of NP. 

Over the past few months as President of RNANT/NU I have had the opportunity to participate 

in CNA Board meetings and bring the “northern” voice to the table on various issues. The CNA 

centennial celebrations have come to an end and as I reflect back on the recognition that has 

been given to nurses throughout Canada for their contributions to the nursing profession I feel 

that I am very humbled to be part of such an amazing group of individuals. The CNA celebrations 

allowed us all to celebrate the beauty of the profession and reflect on how far nursing has 

evolved within Canada over the last 100 years. It is “our” voice that is going to have an impact 

on where the next 100 years takes the profession. Nursing has created some amazing leaders, 

people that the world look to for answers surrounding health related topics. 

At the last CNA board meeting presentations were given to two of our members as part of the 

Centennial Celebrations that honored 100 nurses across the country for their contributions to the 

profession, workplace and the health care system. I would like to extend congratulations to both 

Marnie Belle and Barb Round on behalf of the Board of Directors and the membership for receiving 

this one-time only award from CNA. The awards ceremony truly was a celebration of nursing and 

its diversity. 

As 2009 begins I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and I look forward to working with 

the RNANT/NU staff, Board of Directors, and the membership to help address nursing issues within 

the NWT and NU. 

Kristy Feltham, RNBN 

Kristy Feltham


Executive Director Report 

We are half way through the year and it has been busy. 

When the New Year began we were finishing up registration renewal season. Several things happened 

during this year’s season. With two new Administration staff, credit must be given to them and to the 

Registrar, Terri Belcourt, for successfully wading through the hundreds of applications and what seems 

like thousands of pieces of paper. But also you, the membership, has to be given credit. Whether it was 

a simplified form or a reminder in the fall Newsletter about what areas people have had trouble with- this 

year there were a lot fewer mistakes and we did not have to contact nearly as many people about their 

forms. This was greatly appreciated by us at the office. 

2009 continues to be a year of change around here, some staff has left, others are leaving and still others 

are starting. Julie Young remains as our registration Administration Assistant. Linda Mandeville left to serve 

our country in the Canadian Forces. Terri Belcourt, our Registrar (with a new title of Director of Regulatory 

Services and Policy) will be leaving us this June. Shelia Humphrey a long time member and past Chair of the 

Professional Conduct Committee will be starting as our new Director. 

Have you made your summer plans yet? This year the Board of Directors has moved the AGM from May 

to July 10, 2009 in Yellowknife. This move was made to accommodate those who would like to combine 

our event with the Circumpolar Conference July 11-16 which will be here in Yellowknife as well. Besides the 

usual business meeting, we will have guest speakers and a Dinner event as well. We will keep you up to date 

on these as plans are finalized. Check our website as the date approaches. 

The NP-PLAR process is up and running and we have seven sponsored candidates from the GNWT. This is 

a major endeavor for the Association and with the patience of the candidates and the expertise of the 

NP-PLAR Coordinator we are on track and the process is unfolding well. Thanks to Aurora College for 

providing excellent courses to our candidates. 

We continue to work with both territorial governments and look forward to building upon this in the 

upcoming year. 

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Fred Montpetit as Nunavut’s first Chief Nursing Officer. 

This is a big step for the Government of Nunavut and I think they need to be recognized for this. I am 

also hoping that this will mean an opportunity for the RNANT/NU to work closely with the GN as we will 

have a direct nursing contact to deal with. The Association has wanted closer relationships with the East and 

hopefully this will help. 

I look forward to working with Fred. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the RNANT/Nu or the work we do, please contact me. 

Steven Leck 

Executive Director 

ed@rnant/nu 

Steven Leck


CNA POSITION STATEMENT 

ETHICAL PRACTICE: 

THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR REGISTERED NURSES 

CNA POSITION 

The Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses (CNA, 2008) serves as a foundation for 

nurses’ ethical practice. CNA believes that the following seven values, which are 

described in the code, are central to ethical nursing practice. In the code each 

of these values is accompanied by a number of responsibility statements, and 

together they outline the ethical practice that is expected of registered nurses. 

CNA believes that the quality of the work environment in which nurses practise 

is also fundamental to their ability to practise ethically. 

1. Providing Safe, Compassionate, Competent and Ethical Care 

Nurses provide safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care. 

2. Promoting Health and Well-Being 

Nurses work with people to enable them to attain their highest possible level of health and well-being. 

3. Promoting and Respecting Informed Decision-Making 

Nurses recognize, respect and promote a person’s right to be informed and make decisions. 

4. Preserving Dignity 

Nurses recognize and respect the intrinsic worth of each person. 

5. Maintaining Privacy and Confidentiality 

Nurses recognize the importance of privacy and confidentiality and safeguard personal, family and community 

information obtained in the context of a professional relationship. 

6. Promoting Justice 

Nurses uphold principles of justice by safeguarding human rights, equity and fairness and by promoting the public 

good. 

7. Being Accountable 

Nurses are accountable for their actions and answerable for their practice. 

Ethical nursing practice also involves endeavouring to address broad aspects of social justice that are associated with 

health and well-being. These aspects relate to the need for change in systems and societal structures in order to create 

greater equity for all. Nurses should endeavour as much as possible, individually and collectively, to advocate for and 

work toward eliminating social inequities. The code contains thirteen statements entitled “ethical endeavours,” which 

are intended to guide nurses in this area. These statements address the need for awareness and action around such 

areas as social inequities, accessibility and comprehensiveness of health care, and major health concerns 

(e.g., poverty, violence, inadequate shelter) as well as broarder global concerns (e.g., war, violations of human rights, 

world hunger).


BACKGROUND 

CNA’s Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses is a statement of the ethical values of nurses and of nurses’ commitments 

to persons with health-care needs and persons receiving care. It is intended fro nurses in all contexts and domains of 

nursing practice and at all levels of decision-making. It is developed by nurses for nurses. It will assist nurses in practising 

ethically and working through ethical challenges that arise in their practice with individuals, families, communities and 

public health systems. CNA revises the code every five years. A rigorous consultative process resulted in the release of 

a newly revised code in June 2008. 

The code provides guidance for ethical relationship, responsibilities, behaviours and decision-making, and it is to be 

used in conjunction with the professional standards, laws and regulations that guide practice. It serves as a means of 

self-evaluation and self-reflection for ethical nursing practice and provides a basis for feedback and peer review. 

The code also serves as an ethical basis from which nurses can 

advocate for quality work environments that support the delivery of safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care. 

The code informs other health-care professionals as well as members of the public about the ethical commitments of 

nurses and the responsibilities nurses accept as being part of a self-regulating profession. 

The code is organized in two parts. The specific values and ethical responsibilities expected of registered nurses 

in Canada are set out in part I. Endeavours tha nurses may undertake to address social inequities as part of ethical 

practice are outlined in part II. A thorough discussion of all the elements of the code can be found in the Code of Ethics 

for Registered Nurses (2008). 

Approved by the CNA Board of Directors 

Published July 2008 

References: 

Canadian Nurses Association. (2008). Code of ethics for registered nurses. Ottawa: Author. 

Also see: 

CNA’s website (www.cna-aiic.ca) for related learning resources, ethics position statements and the Ethics in Practice series. 

Canadian Nurses Association. (2006). Social justice... a means to an end, an end in itself. Ottawa: Author. 

Related International Council of Nurses publications: 

The ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses (2006) 

Ethical Guidelines for Nursing Reseaarch (2003) 

Ethics in Nursing Practice: A Guide to Ethical Decision-Making (2002) 

Replaces: 

Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses. {position statement} (2002)


SPELLEX Releases... 

World’s First Multi-function Handheld Medical Spelling Wizard 

TAMPA, FL -- Spellex announces the release of Spellex PocketMedtm, a handheld spell checking wizard for 

the healthcare industry. The new handheld device contains more than 300,000 medical, pharmaceutical, and 

English words plus a host of other useful functions for daily activities. 

Benefits: Spellex PocketMed allows users to quickly look up unsure spelling of more than 300,000 medical, 

pharmaceutical, and English words which increases accuracy while saving time and money. Spellex PocketMed 

eliminates the need for paper dictionaries and other daily activity helpers. Weighing only 2.7 oz. and capable 

of being carried around in a shirt pocket or purse, the handheld device also has essential features for daily 

activities including a Data Bank, a Scheduler, a calculator, a world clock, and more! 

Features include: 

› Instant medical and pharmaceutical spell 

checking assistance. 

› Spell check typographically, phonetically, 

or both. 

› Data Bank to store names and phone 

numbers. 

› Scheduler to set alarms for meetings and 

reminders. 

› Calculator with on-the-go assistance. 

› World Clock to check the time in time zones 

around the world. 

› Protective Cover to help protect against wear 

and tear. 

› Currency Converter for use while traveling at 

home or abroad. 

› Many other features important to your 

everyday needs. 

Specifications: 

› Dimensions: 3.2 x 4.7 x 0.5 in 

› Weight: 2.7 oz 

› Battery: Lithium CR2032 x 1 piece (Included) 

› Automatic power off : Approx. 2 minutes 

› LCD Display: 14 characters x 2 lines (Scrolling) 

To request product information, contact Spellex Corporation at 800-442-WORD or 813-792-7000 

You can also visit http://www.spellex.com/Products/hand_medical.htm


The Northern Women’s Health Program began in 2003. 

The goal of the program is to improve women’s 

health by: 

a) Collaborating with the authorities to transition 

to a health care model with a “single point 

of reference” for coordinated prenatal care 

referrals for women of the NT and the Kitikmeot 

Region of Nunavut. We have established a toll 

free line for health care professionals to call 

1-866-331-3376. 

b) Becoming a best practice center for NT primary 

healthcare providers delivering prenatal care 

services to access information, advice and 

support in their practice. We now hold 

monthly telehealth meetings to share new policies and practices in regards to 

perinatal care. 

c) Establishing a collaborative interdisciplinary site with an educational program 

where practitioners can provide prenatal care and birthing services in a supportive 

environment. 

For information on our next telehealth session, please send me an email, phone or fax 

to let me know you would like to attend. The following meeting will be on June 26, 09 

from 1200-1300. 

Carla Skauge RN, BN, PNC© 

Prenatal Coordinator 

Northern Women’s Health Program 

Toll Free: 1-866-331-3376 

Fax: 1 (867) 669-4133 • 1 (867) 669-4359 

Email: Carla_skauge@gov.nt.ca OR nwhp@gov.nt.ca


CNA Centennial Awards 

On November 26, 2008, as the wind-up to 

a year of Centennial events, the Canadian 

Nurses Association held a Centennial 

Awards event. The Centennial Awards 

are a one-time award created to celebrate 

100 exceptional registered nurses whose 

personal and professional contributions 

have made an outstanding and significant 

impact on the nursing profession. 

For more information, go to the CNA 

website www.cna-nurses.ca, and link 

through News & Events, then Award 

Programs. RNANT/NU members Marnie 

Bell and Barb Round were nominated and 

selected to receive this award. 

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that my nursing experience in the north would 

lead to national recognition! To be on the stage with so many impressive nurses, many of 

whom I have admired, learned from and quoted over the years was the ultimate honour. 

I have had such amazing opportunities in my career, 

mostly by virtue of being in the north, where I was 

encouraged to try for positions that might have been 

unavailable to me in a larger centre. I started out as 

an obstetrical nurse, and enjoyed my mums and babies 

immensely, but was drawn into administration, then 

made a left turn into community education, and the 

opportunities just kept on coming. I gained broad 

experience as I taught in community college, was a 

medical examiner’s investigator and occupational 

health nurse, did nurse recruiting, and finally became 

Executive Director of the NWTRNA. During my 6 years 

in that post, we worked with governments to change 

the Nursing Profession Act, and changed our name to 

RNANT/NU. Though retired, I am still fiercely proud that 

our Association was one of only two organizations to 

span both territories after the creation of Nunavut, and 

worked hard to balance language and activities to be 

inclusive of Nunavut nurses, even thought our office 

remains in the NWT. 

There are few words available to describe the immense 

honour and lump-in-the-throatedness I experienced in 

receiving this award. Each of us were called up on the 

dias with the President and CEO of CNA to be presented 

a gold medal showing CNA House on one side, and the 

new CNA Coat of Arms of CNA on the other. As well, 

we were each given with a gold lapel pin, featuring the 

Shield from the Coat of Arms. We were told that they 

made 100 just for us and then the mold was broken, so 

no one else will ever have a pin like this. Even though 

I had been informed that I had been selected several 

months beforehand, the experience of being there was 

truly unbelievable. 

I would like to thank all of the wonderful nurses I 

worked with over the years, who taught, challenged 

and inspired me. I am still doing some consulting work, 

and hope there will be opportunities to meet and 

consult with some of you again.


I too felt humbled, yet extremely proud and honoured at 

the same time, to be among so many of my nursing heroes 

at this milestone event in Canadian nursing history. 

The word hero has several definitions but I use the term to 

refer to somebody admired for outstanding qualities or 

achievements. It was humbling to be among so many nurses 

that I have admired; so many nursing leaders with significant 

achievements to their name; so many Canadian nursing icons 

from the five domains of nursing. There were renowned 

researchers, exemplary practitioners, distinguished educators, 

innovative administrators and transformational policy makers. 

I pinched myself. It seemed surreal! “Am I really here? I can’t 

think of anything I have done that would place me in this 

prestigious class of nursing heroes!” 

One thing all award recipients had in common was that they 

were nominated by their nursing colleagues. To me that means 

more than anything else. There is no greater tribute than to 

be appreciated by your peers. To those who nominated me, 

thank you for taking the time to recognize my contributions 

to nursing in the North. I can honestly say that my success is 

related to the fact that I have always had a passionate and 

talented team to work with. Those who nominated me, and 

many others I have enjoyed the privilege of working with over 

the past 19 years, truly deserve to share in this award. Without 

you the progress made in nursing in the NWT could not have 

happened. 

This brings me to applaud every northern nurse for each 

of you has contributed to my attitudes, knowledge, and 

understanding of nursing in this great part of the country. Your 

stories touch me. Your passion excites me. Your commitment 

reassures me. I feel connected to each of you even though I 

may not have personally met you. I admire the qualities you 

bring to the North, its people and the nursing profession. You 

have made a difference in so many ways by just be being here, 

doing what you do to the best 

if your knowledge and ability. 

I started my nursing career in public health and after 14 years 

working in various frontline and management positions, I 

moved with my family to Yellowknife when the new expanded 

GNWT Department of Health was establishing subsequent to 

transfer from Medical Services Branch. Since arriving here in 

the spring of 1989, I have worked quietly yet passionately, 

mostly behind the scenes, to push forward nursing agendas 

that were good for nursing and good for the public. I have 

had the supporof so many northern nurses as I have journeyed 

down this path. With your support and guidance I have stayed 

true to what I believe is important and together we have 

achieved significant milestones. 

Just a few are: 

v Advanced nursing skills in-service (later renamed 

education) program first launched in 1989, 

v The first nursing education program in the NWT in 1996. 

v Nursing education program achieving a baccalaureate 

level credential in collaboration with University of 

Victoria, 

v Establishment of a nurse mentorship program in 1996, 

one of the first in Canada, 

v Development of new nursing profession legislation 

that included regulation of nurse practitioners, 

v Introduction of nurse practitioner education at Aurora 

College in 1999, first at a certificate level in partnership 

with the Centre for Nursing Studies in St. John’s 

Newfoundland and beginning in January 2009 at a 

Masters level in collaboration with Dalhousie University, 

v Development and implementation of an integrated 

service delivery model in the NWT including specific 

strategies to integrate new types of practitioners such 

as NPs into the interdisciplinary team at the community 

level, and 

v Establishment of a 24/7 NWT Health Line service manned 

by registered nurses. 

Oddly enough, as I near my official retirement from Government 

work, I find myself back in the public health sector. Currently 

I am seconded to the Public Health Agency of Canada as 

Northern Coordinator for Skills Enhancement in Public Health. 

My objective is to work with the three territories to develop 

and implement a 3-year plan to strengthen the competencies 

of those working in public health in the North. As nurses are 

the prominent health care provider in the North and public 

health services and programs are often integrated into their 

overall job responsibilities, I remain strongly linked to nursing. 

The first nursing director I worked for when I arrived in the 

North said, “Northern Nurses are very special”. She spoke 

from the heart. I have come to appreciate those words, 

realizing what a gift each one of you is. There is an unspoken 

camaraderie that binds us together as northern nurses. 

Thank you for honouring me. Now it is my turn to honour you. 

Northern Nurses are special. You are my heroes.


A Nurse to know... 

Increasing the Visibility of Nursing: 

Telling Our Story 

This article is written to help increase the visibility of nursing by 

featuring a nurse in Iqaluit who fits the role of leader.Rather 

then settle for the status quo she opted to show leadership in 

tough times,by recognizing and acting on the problems of 

recruiting and retaining nurses in the Eastern Arctic. 

Cheryl Young, an emergency nurse at Baffin Regional Hospital has 

become the champion of nurses in Nunavut for herdedication to increasing 

the visibility of nursing and demonstrating the power nurses hold. Cheryl began 

by forming a nurses’ union local within the Nunavut Employees Union (NEU). This 

was no small feat in itself as the NEU leaders in Nunavut were unhelpful. They sensed 

the growing discomfort of nurses who were looking for a leadership to pursue the government 

towards these ends. They seemed to feel threatened by Cheryl’s ability to ask questions and 

insist on answers as to why the union seemed so reluctant to negotiate a better situation for 

nurses. Intimidation came from the workplace as well, but Cheryl’s confidence and quest to 

promote nursing’s needs overcame any doubts and fears. Cheryl came to her leadership role in 

Iqaluit as a well-seasoned practitioner. Born a member of the Labrador Inuit, she has worked 

across Canada in ICU, medicine, obstetrics, community nursing, teaching and emergency 

nursing, demonstrating her belief in lifelong learning. She is a role model for nurses and the 

community. Physical fitness is another passion for her, as she has worked out since high school 

and she is willing to offer assistance to anyone who wants to get into the fitness game. Cheryl 

has enriched the status and prominence of nursing and the nurses in Iqaluit. Through her 

grassroots organizing, achievements made and her modesty regarding her contributions will 

long be remembered with pride. Cheryl’s story, however, does not end here. She hopes to extend 

her career by working overseas as a nurse in the peace movement in Afghanistan. 

Submitted by Sally Naphan RN, B.A., M.A. (Psych) 

Nursing Instructor Nunavut Arctic College 

snaphan@nac.nu.ca


INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON CIRCUMPOLAR HEALTH 

JULY 11-16, 2009 

Yellowknife, NT 

http://www.icch2009.com/ 

The organizing committee welcomes you to: 

- Check out the website for the conference themes. 

- Volunteer at the Congress: contact Denise Bowen for more information dbowen auroracollege.nt.ca 

ATTEND! 

The health and wellness of northern people is the focus of the International Union on 

Circumpolar Health (IUCH) and this year the triennial Congress is in Yellowknife! We are 

expecting over 400 researchers, health care professionals and community leaders to attend. 

Come, meet and engage with northerners from Russia, Norway, Alaska and Canada 

to tlak about northern health health and research action. 

Come for RNANT/NU Biennial and stay for the Congress!


The next International Congress on Circumpolar Health (ICCH) will be held in 

Yellowknife, NWT from July 11 to 16, 2009. This congress occurs every 3 years, and is organized by the International 

Union for Circumpolar Health (IUCH, website: www.iuch.org) in conjunction with member society of the host country 

– in this case, the Canadian Society for Circumpolar Health (CSCH, website: www.csch.ca) 

We encourage you to come, and to submit an abstract for presentation. 

You can find more information, including how to submit an abstract and how to register, on the Congress website 

at www.icch2009.com 

You are encouraged to become a member, or renew your membership, in the Canadian Society for Circumpolar 

Health (CSCH), which will result in a discount in the registration fee for the congress. Membership forms may be 

downloaded from the CSCH website (listed above). Membership in the CSCH also entitles you to a free subscription 

to the International Journal of Circumpolar Health, which is the world’s leading journal on health issues in the 

Arctic and Antarctic regions. 

The 2009 ICCH will focus on the Legacy of International Polar Year for Health Research and Action in the 

Circumpolar World. Sessions will include (but not be limited to): 

- Indigenous Knowledge 

- Healthy Communities: Physical (housing, water, sanitation), Social, Economic and Cultural Determinants 

- Healthy Communities: Interventions that Support and Promote Health 

- Mental and Cultural Health and Resilience 

- Health Consequences of Oil, Gas, Mineral and other forms of Economic Development 

- Occupational Health 

- Infectious and Chronic Diseases 

- Nutrition, Food Security 

- Women’s Health 

- Child Health 

- Health of the Elderly 

- International Health Surveys 

- Health Effects of Climate Change 

- Genetics, Physiology, Arctic Biology 

- Health Anthropology 

- Research Ethics 

- Arctic Contaminants and Health 

- Health Policy, Programs, Development of Innovative Technology 

We encourage you to submit an abstract and to come to the congress. This is an opportunity to learn and share 

our ideas and our vision for a healthy circumpolar world. 

Pamela Orr 

President 

CSCH, IUCH 

Co-Chair, Scientific Committee 

ICCH 2009 

Email: Pamporr@hsc.mb.ca 

Susan Chatwood 

Co-Chair 

Scientific Committee 

ICCH 2009 

Yellowknife, NWT Canada 

Email: ahrn.ed@theedge.ca


Health Canada Advisory - Cough and Cold Medicines 

Good Afternoon, 

Health Canada releases decision on cough and cold medicines 

I would like to introduce myself as the new Communications 

Coordinator at the CNA. I am responsible for all internal 

communications at the CNA, as well as media relations 

and of course - keeping you in the loop of any important 

announcements. 

Today we are posting an item on the CNA Website regarding 

Health Canada’s recommendation against giving nonprescription 

cough and cold medicines to children under sixyears-old. 

Please see below for the advisory and links. 

Health Canada has released the results of its review of the use of cough and cold medications in children and has 

announced that certain non-prescription cough and cold medicines should not given to children under six. Read 

the advisory. 

LINK TO HEALTH CANADA: 

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2008/2008_184-eng.php 

TheCanadian Pharmacists Association has developed resources to help pharmacists, other health-care 

professionals, parents and caregivers manage children’s coughs and colds safely and effectively. 

LINK TO CPhA: 

http://www.pharmacists.ca/content/hcp/resource_centre/drug_therapeutic_info/cough_cold.cfm 

Michelle Dennis 

Communications Coordinator 

Coordinatrice des communications 

Canadian Nurses Association 

Association des infirmières et infirmiers du Canada 

50 Driveway, Ottawa, ON K2P 1E2 

613-237-2159 ext. 283 

www.cna-aiic.ca


BE THE CHANGE! 

Elissa Sakariassen 

CNA 199 is a photo of students and faculty in front of Larga Baffin Home. 

These words were echoed throughout the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Biennial Convention and Centennial 

Celebration. WOW! has nursing seen changes. 14 Nunavut Arctic College nursing students and two faculty members 

attended the events organized in Ottawa in June 2008. They represented Nunavut Arctic College, northern nurses, student 

nurses and Inuit culture. There was much appreciation from attendees and organizers to have such a wonderful student 

and northern representation. 

The opening ceremonies began with a bang including a photo tribute to 100 years of the CNA in Canada and a special 

tribute song from President Smadu’s children that highlighted the essence of nursing in a variety of languages and Canadian 

‘accents’ from coast to coast to coast. At the exhibits, students were able to speak with representatives from other provincial 

or territorial nursing associations, colleges and universities, pharmaceutical, medical supply and textbook companies and 

other organizations that have a special interest in nursing such as the Canadian Nurses Protective Society. 

Keynote and plenary speakers were informative and entertaining. General Rick Hillier opened Tuesday’s activities by 

“drawing a crowd”. And did he ever! More than 1200 nurses were in attendance to hear his opening words about himself, 

the Canadian Forces and the relationship with nursing. Dr. Linda Duxbury gave a fabulous presentation, “The Future is 

Now: Realities of the 21st Century Workplace”. She highlighted key issues of workload, overload, labour shortages and 

generational differences that caused many nods of agreement and chuckles as we realized how true these changes and 

differences are. Wednesday’s speakers were no less entertaining or inspiring. Roberta Jamieson, president and CEO of the 

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, gave words of inspiration about her own life and the potential of Aboriginal 

peoples in the workplace. The closing speaker could not have been more suitably chosen. Barbara Fry entertained us 

with her stories about the changes in practice settings, differing generational and personal values and how these affect 

workplace relationships. “Thriving vs. Surviving in the Workplace: What’s the Difference?” was an exercise in self reflection 

that allowed us to examine our own attitudes and behaviours and how we can choose attitudes and behaviours that 

inspire collaboration and demonstrate respect.


Other activities in the two days included breakfast symposiums, poster presentations and concurrent education sessions. 

The education sessions were organized into themes including Innovative strategies for optimizing human health resources, 

Collaborative practice and nursing roles, Practice innovations and leadership and Global nursing. On Wednesday students 

and faculty attended a luncheon hosted by the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association. 

The Centennial Gala Banquet on Tuesday was unlike anything most of us had ever seen. Shiny tablecloths and napkins in 

royal blue, white and gold; ice sculptures; a four course served meal; and fantastic entertainment. Daniel Richer, official 

town crier of the city of Ottawa, was master of ceremonies and kept our attention through the evening. The Orders of Merit 

and Jeanne Mance award were presented to nurses with outstanding leadership and contributions to nursing. And who can 

forget Paul Brandt? The former nurse and current Canadian best-selling country music singer brought us to our dancing feet 

with his voice and guitar. 

Wednesday may have been the end of the CNA Convention but it was hardly the end of our trip. Thursday was a full day 

of touring health resources in Ottawa that directly affect the people of Nunavut. For some students, contact with these 

organizations has occurred in the past and for others it was an opportunity to see what our patients encounter when they 

are on medical travel or when they are medevaced from Iqaluit. 

Our first stop was the Ottawa Health Services Network Inc. This is only an office but the service provided by Wilma Greenley 

and staff is vital to the health care of our northern patients. OHSNI staff coordinates appointments, diagnostic testing and 

other medical care of Nunavut patients in the south. From here we toured Larga Baffin Home, the Inuit boarding house for 

patients or escorts in Ottawa for medical services. Students encountered previous patients they had cared for and family 

and friends who were in Ottawa receiving health services not available in Iqaluit. This was an eye-opening experience. 

Students were able to see first hand what the accommodations of the boarding home are like and we shared lunch with the 

current residents. Our afternoon was filled with a tour of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. We also learned of the 

research of Dr. Jackie Ellis measuring pain in Inuit children. This research has partnerships in Pangnirtung. 

This was an incredible opportunity to network with nurses and nursing students from other provinces and territories. 

The experiences and learning will forever be imprinted in the minds of these 14 nursing students. Most importantly it 

would not have been possible without the generous support of the following organizations: Aboriginal Health and Human 

Resources Initiative (Nelson Barbosa), Nunavut Arctic College (Linda Pemik and Dan Vandermeulen), Government of 

Nunavut Department of Health and Social Services and Canadian North (Eva Onalik). Thank you. We will ‘be the change’. 

CNA 184 is a photo of students and faculty with the CNA President Marlene Smadu, 

CNA CEO Lucille Auffrey, and RNANT/NU President Kristy Russell.


Do you have a Midwifery background? 

If so, you are invited to be an associate member of the Midwives Association of the NWT. 

Why belong to the Midwives Association of the NWT? 

The Midwives Association is a small professional association with three full members working as 

midwives in the NWT. Your support can encourage the development of midwifery in the Northwest 

Territories. 

As an associatemember, you can participate in the association, update your knowledge of Canadian Midwifery and receive the journal 

published by the Canadian Association of Midwives. 

I joined the Association because I know from my own experience what midwifery can do. I want women and their families to receive 

excellent maternity care that fosters their confidence and ability to birth. We need sustainable midwifery programs in NWT communities and 

people to choose midwifery as a profession. If you are interested in these issues and want to help, why not join the Midwives Association 

of the NWT? 

Sincerely, 

Anna Tumchewics, R.N., B.Sc.N. Dip. OPN, ET. 

Associate and Board Member 

Midwives Association of the Northwest Territories 

Application for Membership - Midwives Association of the Northwest Territories 

Box 995, Fort Smith, NT, X0E 0P0 • Phone: (867) 872-2484 or (867) 872-5556 • Email: midwives@gov.nt.ca 

Please Print 

Name: Mailing Address: 

Phone Number: Email: 

Type of Membership: Please indicate appropriate membership 

b Full Member means a person who is a registered midwife in the Northwest Territories and whose fees are paid in full. (Full members have voting rights.) 

b Associate Member – Midwife means a person who is a midwife who does not meet the requirements of a full member and whose fees paid in full. 

b Associate Member – Student means a person who is currently enrolled in a midwifery education program, documented apprenticeship, or self study 

program and whose fees are paid in full. 

b Associate Member – Honorary Member means a person who has been recognized by the organization for her exemplary dedication and contributions to 

midwifery. Honorary members do not pay membership fees. 

(Associate members do not have voting rights.) 

Attached Documents: 

Please specify 

I understand that the annual membership is obtained through the completion of this application form, provision of appropriate documents where 

applicable, and payment of membership fee. 

b Membership fee is attached. 

Membership Fees: Full Member ($250) $ 

Associate Member – Midwife ($150) $ 

Associate Member – Student ($30) $ 

With this membership you will also become a member of the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) and will receive the Canadian Journal of Midwifery Research and Practice. 

Please visit CAM’s website at: www.canadianmidwives.org 

Applicant’s Signature Date


Reporting Unsafe Working Conditions 

Historically, Registered Nurses have been the backbone of health care. We 

represent the largest portion of health care professionals in the health care 

system. In a sense, we are the heart and soul of healthcare. Changes over the 

past few years have seen our workplaces change and our workloads increase. 

Budget cutbacks have changed the way healthcare is delivered and has changed 

the way we practice nursing. These changes are becoming more evident across 

the North. We are plagued by a national nursing shortage that will peak in 2011 . 

Despite the cutbacks, the nursing shortage, and changes in our workplaces, we are still obliged to provide safe 

nursing care for our patients. Our Code Of Ethics obliges us to report unsafe working environments and conditions. 

We are charged with the responsibility to advocate for social justice and for patient safety. These include having 

adequate staffing levels / staff mixes that provide the care necessary for our patients.It also includes having 

acceptable workloads per nurse to ensure that nurses are not put in a position to either injure themselves or the 

people that are placed in their care. It has long been believed that patient safety and staff safety are two separate 

issues. They are separate- however, they are also undeniably linked together. Professional care that is given by a 

nurse who is tired, overworked and rushed will affect the quality of nursing care. Chronic understaffing is a patient 

safety concern, as well as, a worker safety issue . 

Now more than ever, we need to advocate for safe practice environments for our patients and for ourselves. We are 

still the heart and soul of healthcare, and we are who we are because we love it. I encourage each of you to review 

your Code of Ethics. I also encourage you to review the Safety Act and to be aware of your rights and responsibilities 

as workers related to your own health and safety. 

Sonja Boucher, RN, PNC© 

New Code of Ethics 

Did you know that the Canadian Nurses Association has released 

a new Code of Ethics? Our Code of Ethics is the foundation of 

nursing practice. Some highlights from the updated code include: 

- Excellent guidelines to assist nurses to 

use the code in nursing practice 

- Ethical models which support nurses 

as they make and reflect on ethical 

decisions 

- Examples of the code applied in 

various clinical situations which reflect 

today’s changing practice environment 

Look for your new copy with your 2009 Nursing Registration/Renewal or download it free from 

http://www.cna-aiic.ca/CNA/documents/pdf/publications/Code_of_Ethics_2008_e.pdf


Nurse Corner 

Practitioner NP 

NOTICE 

Changes to Registration Policy 1.2 – Nurse Practitioner Requirements 

In December of 2008 the Board of Directors of the RNANT/NU authorized the following 

amendment to Registration Policy 1.2: 

The Policy now accepts the following as acceptable exams – Canadian Nurse Practitioner Exam 

(CNPE), the American Nurse Credentialing Centre (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner Exam, 

if approved by another Canadian Regulatory body, and the College of Nurses of Ontario 

Extended Class registration Examination (ECRE). 

For the full policy or if you require clarification, please contact Terri Belcourt, Registrar @ 

867-873-2745 or ed@rnantnu.ca 

CNA Coat of Arms taken at the March Board Meeting. Photo Credit: Teckles Photography Inc.


RNANT/NU Fees Schedule, Effective 31 March, 2008. 

The RNANT/NU Board of Directors has the responsibility to set fees for service and notice must be given 

to the members in accordance with RNANT/NU Bylaw #3. 

As you know the Association raised its 2009 Active Practicing fees for 2009 and this rate will not change. 

There are a number of other services that we provide and charge fees for. The following chart will show 

the new fees structure for these services. The fee increases are more a reflection of the amount of staff 

time and resources that are used to provide these services, rather than a significant additional revenue 

stream. These fees are in line with fees charged by other jurisdictions. 

FEE PROPOSAL 2009 

Schedule 1 - List of Fees - Effective 31 March 

DESCRIPTION FEE FEE + GST 

RN Active Fee 

(Initial or Reinstatement) $481.00 $505.05 

Nurse Practitioner Active Fee 

(RN Total Fee $481 + $100) $581.00 $610.05 

Nurse Practitioner Fee $100.00 $105.00 

Associate Non- Practicing Fee $50.00 $52.50 

Associate to Active (same fiscal yr) 

(RN fee less Assoc fee) $431.00 $452.55 

Temporary Certificate $100.00 $105.00 

NSF Cheque Fee $50.00 $52.50 

Verification Fee - Member $30.00 $31.50 

Verification Fee - Non-Member $50.00 $52.50 

CRNE Fees - 

($369.55 + $85 RNANT/NU Admin Fee) $454.55 $477.28 

CRNE Fees - 

($1014.31 + $215 RNANT/NU Admin Fee) $1,229.31 $1,290.78 

Student Membership 

- RNANT/NU Only $5.00 $5.25 

Student Membership 

- RNANT/NU + C.N.A. $20.00 $21.00 

Processing Fee $50.00 $52.50 

Change of Category associate 

to Active or RN to NP $40.00 $42.00 

Renewal of Temp or Temp to Active $20.00 $21.00


New Support for Northerners who want to Quit Smoking 

NWT Quitline Launched March 1, 2009 

In 2010, all cigarette packs sold in Canada will have a 1-800 smoking cessation number diplayed 

prominently on the pack. The toll free number will take the caller to the cessation service in their area. 

In order to be ready to provide this service in the NWT, Health and Social Services will be launching a 

smoking cessation line March 1, 2009. The NWT Quitline will be operated by the current providers of the 

Tele-Care Health Line. Funding support will be provided by Health Canada. 

How will it work? 

During the initial call a smoking cessation counsellor helps the caller to determine their readiness to quit. 

Callers in the contemplative stage (just thinking about quitting) are provided encouragement and 

offered printed materials and are advised to call back when they feel ready to quit. If the caller is ready, a series 

of up to 5 additional calls is planned with the smoker to support the quitting process. 

What can a Health Care Provider do? 

Health care providers can start the process directly for their patients (with their consent) by sending a fax 

referral to the NWT Quitline. The first phone call to the smoker will then be initiated by the Quitline at a 

time convenient for the smoker. Information, including posters, cessation brochures and fax referral forms 

will be sent to clinics and Health Centres in February. 

Highlights of the line include: 

- Cessation counsellors who are trained to help you quit smoking 

- Personalized call back programs based on your needs 

- Quit smoking reading materials available for your support 

- Translation services for all NWT languages 

- Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week


C T R I 

CRISIS & TRAUMA RESOURCE INSTITUTE INC. 

CTRI provides professional training and consulting services for individuals, 

communities and organizations affected by or 

involved in working with issues of crisis and trauma. 

1-877-353-3205 

www.ctrinstitute.com • info@ ctrinstitute.com 

�� 

�� 

� 

�� 

� 

�� 

�� 

�� 

�� 

�� 

�� 

�� 

�� 

�� 

�� 

�� 

�� 

“Nurses in remote aboriginal 

communities often feel 

professionally isolated. 

NurseONE uses technology to 

connect them to the expertise of 

other peers and to reliable, 

evidence-based resources they can 

use to manage the complex issues 

they encounter each day” 

Pamela J. Bradley RN, MSc, CDE 

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes) 

First Nations & Inuit Health,Ontario Region, Health Canada 

Former community health nurse in the Northwest Territories 

QUICK ACCESS TO RELIABLE RESOURCES, NURSING & 

HEALTHCARE JOURNALS, DRUG HANDBOOKS, ELECTRONIC 

TEXTBOOKS, INTERACTIVE EDUCATION MODULES, 

GUIDANCE WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Are you protected? 

Every nurse should have professional liability protection. 

1-800-267-3390 

www.cnps.ca 

Log in to the Members Only Section 

Username: RNANTNU Password: assist 

The Canadian Nurses Protective Society


Northwest Passage 

The CCGS Amundsen The Research Team in Resolute Bay Bellot Strait - top of Boothia Is. 

The Northwest Passage 

(By Anna Bergen) In August of 2008 Scott Robertson, Leanne Towgood, myself, join ed about 40 other researchers from 

McGill University aboard the Canadian Coast Guard vessel Amundsen for the Inuit Health Survey. 

We travelled from Tukoyaktuk, NT to Resolute, NU and in the four weeks in between we surveyed over 1000 participants. 

We collected over 10,000 tubes of blood, clipped over 3000 toenails, worked with people from 7 different territories and 

provinces, went through over 1000 pairs of gloves, packed over 200 boxes of supplies, travelled over 6000 km by ship, and 

used over 450 000 litres of fuel during the trip! 

All of this was to collect data as part of the International Polar Year studies that will assist in recognizing the impact environmental 

changes have on the health and well-being of the Inuit of Northern Canada. 

CINE – Centre for Indigenous Nutrition and Environment at McGill University is spearheading this study under Dr. Grace Egeland 

and Dr. Kue Young. 

Interestingly, similar studies have taken place in Greenland, Alaska (USA), Russia and other parts of Canada including 

northern Quebec. The information will be compared to other parts of the world to see what the similarities and differences are that 

exist between aboriginal populations in the circumpolar world. 

The survey of Canada’s Inuit began in 2004 with Northern Quebec and resumed last summer in Baffin and Kivalliq regions. 

The final leg this summer was in the Inuvialuit and Kitikmeot regions. While not part of this voyage, the survey continued to the 

three land based inland communities of Aklavik, Inuvik and Baker Lake and finished in Nunatsiavut on the coast of Labrador, 

thus completing a survey of the entire Inuit population of Canada. 

As part of 2007/2008 International Polar year, unique partnerships were created with the Canadian Government, 

several universities and the Canadian Coast Guard. The Amundsen, an icebreaker which has been refitted for 

scientific work, spent 15 months in the Arctic with 3 main research projects. This was the first time a Coast Guard icebreaker 

had overwintered in the high Arctic. Of the 3 main projects, the Inuit Health Survey was the only one which looked at the 

people who live in this changing environment. Our days were filled with travel across the Arctic waters, setting up clinic in 

the Officer’s Lounge on the ship, travelling by either barge or helicopter to the communities and drawing blood 

samples from participants. Survey participants were volunteers who were randomly selected from the community and then 

given the choice as to whether or not they would like to participate. An advance team traveled ahead of the ship to each 

community to select participants, obtain informed consent, and handle the huge amount of logistics involved in 

coordinating the participant’s day. Study participants came on board the ship in the morning for their fasting blood work, 

bone density screening for women over the age of 40, Holter monitors and carotid ultrasounds for both men and women 

over the age of 40, and participation in an interview. The interview covered some very detailed and personal information 

about family health, mental health, personal health and environmental living conditions including economical and dietary 

related factors. We were incredibly appreciative of all the wonderful volunteers who so willingly committed to time to do the 

study and were willing to provide data (blood samples, toe nail samples, heights, weights, BMI) and then to participate in a fairly 

personal interview process. 

We certainly had time to enjoy the trip as well. Polar bears, seals, narwhals, and beluga whales kept us company along the way and 

the absolutely beautiful scenery was endless – sunrises and sunsets that went on and on and on. 

This is not the last contact we will have with the information collected. As the data is analyzed and studied it will inform nursing 

practice in the NWT and Nunavut by illustrating where the priority areas are for health care in Inuit communities and where changes 

and improvements should occur.


Bits& Pieces 

CONFERENCE 

EDUCATION 

Best Practice Guidelines Program Resources 

Registered Nurses’ Associaton of Ontario (RNAO) 

www.rnao.org/bestpractices 

CANADIAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION COURSES 

- Modern Management 

- Health Services Management 

- Long Term Care Management 

- Risk Management and Safety in Health Services 

- Continuous Quality Improvement for Health Services 

- Food Service and Nutrition Management 

- Health Information Services 

- Medical Terminology Short Course 

- Nutrition and Diet Refresher 

www.cha.ca 

JUNE 7-12, 2009 

22nd National ORNAC Conference Organization: 

ORNAC Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada 

City: St. John’s Newfoundland 

Venue: Delta Hotel 

Description: What Lies Beneath: The Depth of 

Perioperative Nursing. 

JULy 11-16, 2009 

14th International Congress on Circumpolar Health Organization: 

International Union for Circumpolar Health 

City: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada 

Venue: St. Pat’s/Weledeh 

Description: The health and wellness of northern peoples are the 

focus of the IUCH - the preeminent network of international societies 

and organizations dedicated to health in the circumpolar regions. 

Via its Congress, the IUCH addresses the long-standing need for the 

exchange of health-related knowledge amongst scientists, health care 

professionals, policy analysts, government agencies, and community 

leaders, as well as the results of recent research efforts for the benefit 

of all humankind. www.icch.com 

AUGUST 12-15, 2009 

MTBI 2009 - An International Conference on Mild Tr Organization: 

CongressWorld Conferences Inc. 

City: Vancouver, BC, Canada 

Venue: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 

Description: MTBI 2009 will serve as a platform for bringing together 

experts in all aspects of brain injury. The scientific program will be 

multidisciplinary in focus and will attract delegates from all disciplines 

that work with people dealing with mental health/addiction issues 

and representatives from programs that provide acute, chronic, 

rehabilitation and recovery services. 

SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2009 

CACCN Dynamics of Critical Care 2009 Organization: 

Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses 

City: Fredericton, NB 

Venue: Delta Fredericton 

Description: Navigating the Future: Sail the River of Knowledge 

SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2009 

CACCN Dynamics of Critical Care 2009 Organization: 

Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses 

City: Fredericton, NB 

Venue: Delta Fredericton 

Description: Navigating the Future: Sail the River of Knowledge 

30-2, 2009 

Canadian Association of Advanced Practice Nurses CAAPN 

2009 Biennial Conference 

Organization: Newfoundland & Labrador - 

NP Special Interest Group 

City: St. John’s, NL 

Venue: Fairmont Hotel 

Description: Theme: Research to Practice: Bridging the Gap! 

OCTOBER 15-17, 2009 

AWHONN Canada’s 20th National Conference Organization: Association 

of Women’s Health, 

Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses 

City: Winnipeg, Manitoba 

Venue: Fairmont Winnipeg Hotel 

Telephone: 800-561-2416 

21-23, 2009 

CFMHN Biennial Conference 

Organization: Canadian Federation of Mental 

Health Nurses 

City: Halifax, Nova Scotia 

Venue: Marriott Hotel 

Description: The theme of the conference is 

“Hope Health and Healing: Mental Health Nursing, Around the Corner 

and Around the World”

Health Info For Every Body 

www.canadian-health-network.ca 

Canadian Child Care Federation 

www.cccf-fesge.ca 

Canadian Agency for 

Drugs and Technologies in Health 

www.cadth.ca 

Canadian Nurse Practitioners Initiative 

www.cnpi.ca 

Community Health Nursing Association Canada 

www.chnac.ca 

The Canadian Nurses Portal Nurseone 

www.portalinfo@nurseone.ca 

Nurses at the Forefront of HIV/AIDS: 

Prevention, Care & Treatment Forum 

www.cna-aiic.ca 

National Library of Medicine 

www.nim.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html 

The Mayo Clinic 

www.mayoclinic.com 

The Centre for Disease Control & Prevention 

www.cdc.gov 

Anaphylaxis Canada 

http://www.anaphylaxis.ca 

Nursing Practice Section at CNA 

http://www.can-aiic.ca 

Nurse One 

www.nurseone.ca 

No Child Without (Free Medic Alert Bracelets) 

www.nochildwithout.ca 

Medic Alert 

www.medicalert.ca 


WebSites 

LEGAL - Canadian Nurses Protective Society 

www.cnps.ca 

Canadian Nurses Association 

www.cna-nurses.ca 

Forensic Nurses’ Society of Canada 

www.forensicnurse.ca 

ANAPHYLAXIS CANADA: 

LEARN MORE ABOUT MANAGING ANAPHYLAXIS 

We are pleased to inform you that Anaphylaxis Canada’s webcast, Ask the Allergist, 

is now available for viewing on our website at www.anaphylaxis.ca under the 

Anaphylaxis Learning Centre. This webcast addresses the most commonly asked 

questions regarding anaphylaxis related issues. Dr. SusanWaserman is the key 

presenter for this event. This information is availableto anyone with an interest 

in anaphylaxis such as patients, parents,educators, child care staff, nurses and 

other caregivers. 

To access the webcast please click on 

http://www.anaphylaxis.ca/content/programs/learning_centre.asp 

The webcast will be available for viewing throughout the year and is being offered 

free of charge. We encourage you to invite your friends, family and co-workers to 

register and learn more about anaphylaxis management. 

Moving? WE NEED TO KNOW 

Please remember to provide your new address, 

phone and/or email address to 

RNANT/NU at: admin@rnantnu.ca 

or call the office at (867) 873-2745 

RNANT/NU 

Located in the Monkey Tree Mall 

483 Range Lake Rd 

PO Box 2757 

Yellowknife, NT X1A 2X9 

Phone: 867-873-2745 • Fax: 867-873-2336 

Email: admin@rnantnu.ca • Website: www.rnantnu.ca

Newsletter - Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest ...

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?