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]]> NI 2012 http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=67 Mon, 14 May 2012 18:11:59 -0500 MEDIA RELEASE CNIA expresses grave concern regarding the Canadian RN entry-to-practice exam contract being awarded to an American online exam corpor http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=65 MEDIA RELEASE

CNIA expresses grave concern regarding the Canadian RN entry to practice exam contract being awarded to an American online exam corporation.

Tuesday February 21th, 2012 – The Canadian Nursing Informatics Association (CNIA) is concerned about the decision of the Canadian Council of Registered Nurse Regulators (CCRNR) to engage in negotiations with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), an American corporation, to procure and maintain the Canadian RN entry‐to‐practice exam.

As a group of Canadian nursing informatics experts, CNIA welcomes the transition to online examination opportunities for our new nursing graduates and support the value of leveraging a variety of technologies, including computer adaptive technology, to enable timely and efficient testing methods and processes, improved documentation of processes, provision of evaluation metrics, and leveraging information management opportunities. However, the decision of the CCRNR to engage an American company to develop, implement, and maintain the entry to practice exam raises serious concerns around the implications of technology-related issues such as privacy, data protection, and most importantly, maintaining the integrity of the competency-based content for Canadian baccalaureate prepared nurses in a Canadian health care environment.

CNIA shares the concerns of other special interest nursing groups across Canada in questioning the process by which the decision was made. There was no consultation with the CNIA regarding best practices for online testing or experiences, or for recommendations regarding Canadian expertise in this area. Additionally, there was a significant lack of consultation across Canada with key stakeholder groups, including educators, administrators, researchers, nurses, nursing students, or Canadian employers.

The CNIA joins other Canadian Nursing bodies in requesting that the CCRNR place the negotiations with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing on hold until such time that the appropriate consultation among the nursing profession in Canada can be undertaken to provide input and direction on this decision. Additionally, CNIA calls for a collaborative process involving the CCRNR and the Canadian Nurses Association and other Canadian stakeholder groups in an open and transparent manner to resolve this issue and move forward for the benefit of all Canadian nurses.

The Canadian Nursing Informatics Association (CNIA) is a national non-profit special interest organization that is the voice for Nursing Informatics in Canada. CNIA exists to help nurses across practice settings in Canada to learn, share, research, and create informatics-related projects and experiences that support NI competencies, theory, and practice of informatics on a national level. CNIA is Associate Group of the Canadian Nurses Association, and has a formal affiliation to COACH and the IMIA-SIGNI.
]]> Media Release http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=65 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:26:06 -0600 Join Us on March 28 - 12 pm EST http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=61

Nursing Informatics Journal Club Event


Nursing Informatics Journal Club


Save the Date: Thursday, March 28, 2012 - 12:00 - 13:30 EST

Topic: Bugs Aboard

Details: Computers are ubiquitous in the healthcare setting and have been shown to be contaminated with potentially pathogenic microorganisms. We will explore current literature and share organizational policies to determine best practice/recommendations for the cleaning and disinfection of technology.

Chair: Sharon Forbrigger

To attend this free event, complete the Journal Club Registration form . Once registered, Cheryl will email you the articles and particulars.

Also, join the discussion on our new Education Blog.





]]> Educational Events http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=61 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:08:49 -0600 Spotlight on NI Challenges in Canada Event http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=58

Join this exciting CNIA sponsored event!!



Attend our CNIA Event

CNIA extends an invitation to all individuals interested in nursing informatics to attend a national working meeting on Saturday June 23rd, 2012 at the McGill University Health Centre, in Montreal, Quebec in advance of the NI 2012 Congress on Nursing Informatics. Join us for a full day with Canadian nurse leaders to discuss and address the challenges in nursing informatics today. Register below.

This focused time together is intended to provide an opportunity for interaction with colleagues from across the country, to exchange ideas and experiences, and to brainstorm on issues and strategies for the continued advancement of informatics within Canada’s nursing community.
PROGRAM

Invited Presentations

* Canadian Nurses Association,
* Academy of Canadian Executive Nurses,
* Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing,
* Office of Nursing Policy,
* Canada Health Infoway
* COACH

Interactive Discussions

Advancing nursing informatics standards of practice
Securing the future of clinical informatics roles and responsibilities
Measuring and demonstrating the benefits of clinical/nursing informatics
Ensuring that nursing practice is represented in Canada’s EHRs
Creating an inventory of available resources to support the advancement of nursing informatics in Canada

Case Studies

to frame discussions and generate recommendations for action

Final Report

Including key recommendations for the Canadian nursing community

Who should Attend?

Nurse leaders
Clinical informatics professionals
Nurse educators
Anyone interested in advancing nursing informatics in Canada

CNIA EVENT REGISTRATION PROCESS


Advance registration is required with payment of a $25 lunch fee. All fees are non-refundable.

STEP 1: GO TO THE COMMERCE CENTRE TO PAY $25 FOR REGISTRATION (Select credit card or PayPal payments; no Cheques or Money Orders for this event, please!)

STEP 2: COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM at the bottom of this linked page.]]> Announcements http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=58 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:55:16 -0600 EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR 2012 and 2013 http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=56 apply today!

Positions available include:

  • Director of Memberships

  • Jurisdictional Representatives for:
    a) Yukon
    b) Nunavut
    c) Alberta
    d) New Brunswick


Current Board of Directors


President
Margie Kennedy– Merigomish, NS

President Elect
Patricia Rothney–Winnipeg, MB

Past President
Eithne Reichert– Regina, SK

Treasurer
Tracy Shaben– Edmonton, AB

Director of Education
Cheryl Stephens-Lee, Toronto, ON

Director of Membership Services
Mary Eileen MacPhail – Halifax, NS (interim)

Director of Communications
June Kaminski – West Vancouver, BC

Jurisdictional Representatives

Alberta – Vacant
British Columbia – Leeanne Currie
Manitoba – Heather Wiens
New Brunswick – Vacant
Newfoundland & Labrador – Pat Walsh
Northwest Territories – Paul McCaskill
Nova Scotia – Nancy McCara
Nunavut – Vacant
Ontario – Lynn Tkac
Prince Edward Island – Margaret Duffy
Quebec – François-Régis Fréchette
Saskatchewan – Della Stumborg
Yukon – Vacant]]> Announcements http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=56 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:06:01 -0600 2011 AGM & Board Elections http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=54 Download the agenda and connection guide here.

The CNIA Executive Board is open to nominations for several key positions for 2012 and 2013. Please use the attached form (below) to nominate a candidate for a position by 09:00 am EST November 24th 2011.

Positions available include:

- President Elect
- Director of Communications
- Director of Memberships
- Jurisdictional Representatives:
a) Yukon and b) Nunavut

Click to download Board Nomination Form]]> Announcements http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=54 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:18:13 -0500 NI2012 submission deadline extended to Sept. 12 http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=53 NI2012

The NI2012 submission deadline has been extended to Sept. 12, 2011, at 11:59 pm EDT (03:59:00 UTC/GMT), due to recognition of a national holiday in Canada.

http://www.ni2012.org/

Please share this information widely among nurses in the informatics community, your colleagues, students, and healthcare providers interested in informatics and NI2012. It would be particularly helpful to share the new deadline date online where nurses gather, bloggers discuss matters of importance to nurses, and in social media sites where nurses swap information.

Many thanks for your help in getting this critical piece of news out to all who may be affected by it.

Sincerely,

Dasha Cohen
Director of Meetings
AMIA - Informatics Professionals. Leading the Way.


]]> NI 2012 http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=53 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:31:08 -0500 National Institute in Nursing Informatics http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=52 National Institute in Nursing Informatics

February 3, 4 & 5, 2012



The inaugural National Institute in Nursing Informatics will be led by Dr. Lynn Nagle from the Lawrence S. Bloomberg, Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto and supported by a number of guest faculty from across Canada. This 3 day institute will provide a focused educational opportunity for nurses interested in learning more about informatics. The program will be of particular interest to nurse educators responsible for the integration of informatics into entry level nursing programs, nursing practice leaders, or nurses currently working in or considering a future career in informatics. Participants will be equipped with sufficient foundational knowledge to be able to effectively participate in informatics related operational and educational discussions and activities in their work settings.

Participants will benefit from the extensive practical, academic, and research knowledge and experience of the faculty who will teach in the institute. The curriculum will cover a broad range of topics with content being covered through a combination of didactic presentations, small and large group discussions, and independent study.

Topics to be covered will include:

  • History and evolution of informatics in nursing

  • Structure and function of clinical information systems

  • Nursing data standards

  • Human factors considerations

  • Organizational transformation

  • Clinician engagement

  • Evaluating information and communication technologies

  • Informatics in nursing education

  • Consumer informatics

  • Current issues and considerations for nurse leaders


Throughout the 3 day institute, participants will have the opportunity to interact and network with other attendees. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion.

Book early to secure your spot, as registration will be limited to ensure a focused experience for all learners.

FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION:

http://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/CASPP/profdev/informatics.htm]]> Announcements http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=52 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:40:43 -0500 NI 2012 http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=51 NI 2012]]> NI 2012 http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=51 Sat, 2 Jul 2011 21:04:44 -0500 Join Us in Our New Forums! http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=50
We offer two venues for discussion.

MEMBERS COMMUNITY FORUMS

The first pair of forums are focused on Standards in Nursing Data (moderated by Margie Kennedy and Tracy Shaben) and a more general Community Cafe forum (moderated by Robin Carriere and June Kaminski) are housed within our Members Community and are open to our CNIA members.

OPEN FORUMS

The second pair of forums are open to anyone interested in discussing Nursing Informatics.

There is also a Standards in Nursing Data forum (moderated by Margie Kennedy and Tracy Shaben) in this venue as well as a French forum (moderated by Robin Carriere and Francois-Regis Frechette) for French-speaking discussion. You will need to register to engage in these forums, but you do not need to be a CNIA member to participate.

PLEASE JOIN IN THE DISCUSSIONS!!!]]> Announcements http://cnia.ca/updates/index.php?itemid=50 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:23:29 -0500