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Radiation Oncology - Registration closes April 20th

Advanced Pain Assessment and Management - Registration closes April 23rd

Patient Navigation in Oncology Nursing - Registration closes May 1st

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1. You will network with other nurses from across Ontario.
2. You will be introduced to new resources and links that will enhance your personal and professional life.
3. You will get access to a first of its kind mobile application about eHealth.
4. You can advocate for technology adoption in your workplace.
5. You will learn how to speak a new ‘language’ and learn the meaning of words like ‘tweet,’ ‘hashtag,’ ‘poke,’ and ‘pin.’
6. You will see the # and @ symbols in a whole new light.

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Toronto, April 3, 2012- de Souza Institute, an innovative centre of learning dedicated to improving cancer care by supporting excellence in oncology nursing, today launched the “Become a de Souza Nurse” campaign where several nurses caring for patients living with cancer share their incredible stories. Stories shared by the nurses range from personal experience to patient’s experience.

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(Windsor, Ontario, Friday, March 30, 2012) – The University of Windsor announced today that it will be offering a graduate diploma in Advanced Practice Oncology/Palliative Nursing for students in September 2012 (pending approval by Quality Council). Contributing to course development and student support for the graduate level diploma is the renowned de Souza Institute, an innovative centre of learning dedicated to improving cancer care by supporting excellence in oncology nursing. 

Click the link below to access the full news release.

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No matter where you are in Ontario on April 3rd, 2012 take some time out of your busy day to connect with other hardworking nurses as we celebrate Oncology Nursing Day.

Listen to Dr. Mary Jane Esplen, Director of de Souza Institute live at 8:30 am (EST), as she talks about the renowned de Souza Institute and its prestigious Designations to nurses at the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. In her presentation, Dr. Mary Jane Esplen will be recognizing champion RNs who are working towards their de Souza Nurse Designation.

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The Health Promotion Monthly Seminar Series is a collaborative effort between de Souza Institute and the Community Health Nurses Initiatives Group (CHNIG). The seminars offer an opportunity for professional development to nurses working in all domains of practice; community or acute care. Topics are focused on current issues, and provide a means for knowledge transfer, discussion, and resources to apply to practice. The monthly seminars are free of charge and open to all nurses. They are held on the third Thursday of the month from 12-1pm.

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According to the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology, more than fifty percent of patients diagnosed with cancer in Canada will receive radiation therapy.

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The POGO Education Portal is an easily accessible, online resource for health care professionals seeking continuing education to support the care of children with malignant disease, and their families.

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Join Abigail Wickson-Griffiths, a PhD student in the School of Nursing, McMaster University on February 8, 2012 from 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm as she discusses Advance Care Planning Programs for Persons with Dementia in Long Term Care Homes: A Review of their Effectiveness and Suitability.

The OTN session/webcast will:

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The deadline to register for our CNA Hospice Palliative Care study group has been extended until the end of the week. Register now to have the chance to study with over 60 other nurses from around the province who have already signed up.

For more information visit our event calendar.

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