Honouring Military Nurses
On this day of remembering, we extend heartfelt thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion and to all military nurses – past and present – who have served with courage and …
Giving Thanks for Nurses This Thanksgiving
As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, we take time to reflect on what we’re most grateful for. At the top of our list are the nurses who …
The Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario Celebrates Cheryl Forchuk’s Appointment to the Order of Canada
Toronto, ON – The Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO) proudly congratulates Dr. Cheryl Forchuk on her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada — one of the …
Deadline: Nurses in Practice Award
Don’t miss the deadline for submitting an application! The deadline is 4:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025. See the details of these awards and how to apply. The Nurses in Practice …
RNFOO Welcomes New Board
The 2023-24 Annual General Meeting (AGM) brought many changes to the RNFOO Board of Directors. Margaret Blastorah’s extended term as President ended as she handed the reins to Janet Montague. …
Happy Nursing Week!
RNFOO is proud to support outstanding nurses and nursing students through our awards and grants.
RNFOO Nurses in Practice Application is now open!
We are happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Nursing Innovation Grant and the awards sponsored by partner organizations. Nominations for the RNFOO Legacy Awards are …
Five years of Nurse Innovator Award Projects
The winners of 5 new programs receiving a total of $122,000 of support were announced at the RNFOO Nurse Innovator Award Reception held on November 7, 2023. The celebration focused …
Honouring Dr. Vanessa Burkoski
The RNFOO Board has learned that Dr. Vanessa Burkoski died on August 27, 2023. Vanessa was a former RNAO President, former Chief Nursing Officer for Ontario, and recipient of the …
