The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is providing a free membership that is valid until Oct. 31, 2024.for new nursing graduates who sign up now or within 12 months of graduating.
The information was tweeted Tuesday morning by RNAO CEO Doris Grinspun. The announcement was directed at new nursing grads with the message: “Just graduated or are set to graduate soon? You can join RNAO for a free membership valid until Oct. 31, 2024.”
A membership page on the RNAO website describes the regular cost of the membership as follows:
-$256 for a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner who works full time.
-$175 if you belong to the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA).
-$87.83 if you are an RN or an NP who works part time (less than 15 hours per week or are on maternity/paternity leave) or are retired.
-$21.60 if you are a nursing student
-free if you are a new RN grad.
All fees include professional liability protection (PLP) and taxes, said the website.
In June at its annual general meeting, the association announced that it had reached a milestone of more than 50,400 members.
RNAO President Dr. Claudette Holloway was pleased with the milestone
"This past year, RNAO and its members raised the profile on the many opportunities in the nursing profession, while continuing to focus on ways to retain and recruit nurses in Ontario, and advance a publicly funded, not-for-profit health system," said Holloway.
Grinspun also spoke at the AGM and commented on the importance of the organization.
“RNAO and our members are fierce advocates for expanded participation of nurses as the solution to health system gaps. We are pleased with the increase in seats for educational programs for RNs, NPs and registered practical nurses. We also celebrate the fast-tracking of internationally educated nurses who already live in Ontario and are eagerly awaiting to join the workforce,” said Grinspun.
