TORONTO, May 2, 2024
/CNW/ - Three Ontario nurses will be recognized during National
Nursing Week (May 6 – 12, 2024) for
their extraordinary contributions to the nursing profession and
Ontario's health system as part of
the annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards (NNOA). The Registered
Nurses' Association of Ontario
(RNAO) and the Registered Practical Nurses Association of
Ontario (WeRPN) will honour the
recipients – one nurse practitioner (NP), one registered nurse (RN)
and one registered practical nurse (RPN) – at a virtual ceremony on
Friday, May 10 at 2 p.m. ET.
This year's competition received more than 160 entries that were
judged by a volunteer panel of nurses. The NNOA winners are Rosanra
(Rosie) Yoon, an NP at Toronto Metropolitan University and The Jean
Tween Centre; Amanda MacDonald, an
RN at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie; and Thatparan Vinayagamoorthy, an RPN
at SE Health.
"We are thrilled to congratulate and honour the 2024 Nursing Now
Ontario Award recipients for their commitment to the nursing
profession and Ontarians' health and wellbeing," says Dr.
Doris Grinspun, RNAO CEO. "We also
extend our gratitude to all Ontario nurses, across every health sector and
setting, for choosing a profession that offers endless
opportunities for growth and mentorship."
"As we celebrate National Nursing Week, we are honoured to
recognize these exceptional nurses for their unwavering dedication
and tireless efforts in providing high-quality care to people
across the province. Their passion and commitment exemplify the
values of nursing excellence and inspire us all," says Dianne Martin, WeRPN CEO.
The NNOA leverages and supports the goals of the World Health
Organization and International Council of Nurses' Nursing Now
campaign – a global initiative to raise the profile of nursing.
WHAT: The Registered Nurses' Association of
Ontario (RNAO) and the Registered
Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) host the fifth annual Nursing
Now Ontario Awards virtual ceremony during National Nursing
Week (May 6 – 12, 2024) to recognize
three Ontario nurses for their
contributions to the nursing profession and Ontario's health system.
WHEN: Friday, May 10,
2 – 3 p.m. ET
WHO:
Award recipients:
- Rosanra (Rosie) Yoon, nurse
practitioner, Toronto Metropolitan
University and The Jean Tweed Centre (Toronto)
- Amanda MacDonald, registered nurse, Royal Victoria
Regional Health Centre (Barrie)
- Thatparan Vinayagamoorthy, registered practical nurse, SE
Health (Scarborough)
Presenters:
- Dr. Claudette Holloway, RNAO
president
- Dianne Martin, WeRPN CEO
Moderator: Lhamo Dolkar, RNAO
president-elect
WHERE/HOW: Register online. Once you have
registered, you will receive the Zoom details in an email. Media
are welcome to attend.
Reporters interested in speaking with one or more of the award
recipients are encouraged to reach out to one of the contacts
below. For more information on the recipients, visit RNAO's
website.
The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional association
representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing
students in Ontario. Since 1925,
RNAO has advocated for healthy public policy, promoted excellence
in nursing practice, increased nurses' contribution to shaping the
health system, and influenced decisions that affect nurses and the
public we serve. For more information about RNAO,
visit RNAO.ca or follow us on X (formerly
Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
WeRPN is the professional voice of Ontario's 60,000+ Registered Practical Nurses
(RPN). WeRPN builds the profile and professional capacity of RPNs
so they can better care for patients and better support their
fellow health-care workers. For more information about WeRPN,
visit werpn.com and follow us on
LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly
Twitter).
SOURCE Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario