RNAO, a voluntary professional association established in 1925, is dedicated to advocating for healthy public policy and promoting excellence in nursing practice. Through their extensive work, RNAO empowers nurses to actively influence and shape decisions that impact the nursing profession and the public they serve. Membership with RNAO offers a range of benefits, including professional liability protection and access to the Legal Assistance Program.

Additionally, RNAO provides educational funding opportunities and supports undergraduate nursing students, registered nurses, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners. RNAO is actively involved in policy and political action, providing action alerts, policy reports, position statements, and policy dashboards. Their Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) and Best Practice Spotlight Organizations (BPSO) initiative ensures the highest standards of care through clinical pathways and champions network.

The organization also offers advanced clinical practice fellowships for nursing professionals. Stay updated with RNAO through their newsroom, which features the latest news, media releases, and informative RNJ videos. Attend their annual general meetings, archived webinars, and events like the BPSO Symposium and Nursing Week.

RNAO focuses on various key areas such as mental health and substance use, Black nurses, Indigenous health, 2SLGBTQI+ healthcare, and the well-being of nurses. The organization is also dedicated to improving long-term care programs and advocating for nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and clinical nurse specialists. Join RNAO today to become part of a community that actively works towards enhancing nursing practice and advocating for a healthier society