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Registration Renewal Deadline Fast ApproachingTo allow sufficient time for data entry and the processing of more than 12,000 registration applications before the end of the year, members are reminded that an administrative deadline of November 3, 2008 has been set for the return of your renewal form and payment of fees.Renew Online Today Online renewal is fast, secure and easier than ever before. Take 5 minutes and renew online today at www.crnm.mb.ca In addition to Visa and MasterCard, for the first time, we will accept cheques as a method of payment for online renewal. Members simply need to complete the online renewal and drop off or mail your cheque to the College. Once we match up your cheque with your renewal application, we will process it. As an added incentive for renewing online, there are weekly prizes of $25 gift cards from leading merchants right up until the administrative deadline and a grand prize draw of a cash payment equal to the winner’s registration renewal fee. Renew online before the administrative deadline on Monday, November 3rd and you will be entered into the draws. Registration Renewal Applications Subject to Late Fee after November 30A late fee automatically applies to any registration renewal application received after November 30, 2008. The $50.00 late penalty (plus GST) is in addition to the registration renewal fee payable by the member. A certificate of practice will not be issued until all fees are paid.Unauthorized Practice PenaltyAn unauthorized practice penalty will be imposed where a member has failed to renew by December 31 and practiced nursing in violation of the RN Act. The penalty is $500 (plus GST) and is over and above the practicing registration fee. It applies for any calendar year, or part year, when a person practiced in Manitoba while not registered to practice nursing. This penalty is in addition to sanctions provided under the Registered Nurses Act, Regulations and CRNM policies.Professional Nursing Awards Call for NominationsDeadline for Nominations: 1200 hours on January 30, 2009CRNM will honour the winners of the 2009 Professional Nursing Awards in the spring of 2009. Nominations are being sought for the following awards:
Call for Nominations - Interlake By-ElectionThe College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM), in accordance with CRNM bylaws, is seeking nomination of candidates for Interlake Electoral District Board Representative (balance of term to July 31, 2010).Deadline for Receiving Nominations 1200 hours, Monday, December 15, 2008 Election Date 1200 hours, Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Method of Nomination Complete the appropriate nomination papers available from the CRNM website at www.crnm.mb.ca/events-election.php Continuing Competence Requirements Need to be Met AnnuallyEach year, RNs and RN(EP)s renewing registration on a practicing register are required to meet the College’s continuing competence requirements. The requirements of the Continuing Competence Program include:
To assist RNs in documenting their continuing competence, the forms for the program are available here: www.crnm.mb.ca/memberinfo-continuingcompetence-rnreqdocs.php All RNs are reminded that continuing competence documentation should be kept for at least five years. About 5% of members are selected annually to participate in our continuing competence compliance audit. For more information about the continuing competence program, contact Suzanne Wowchuk RN, Consultant, Nursing Practice, at (204) 774-3477 ext. 467 or toll-free in Manitoba (800) 665-2027 ext. 467 or by email at swowchuk@crnm.mb.ca Certification Exam Funding Deadline Fast ApproachingThe Foundation for Registered Nurses of Manitoba (FRNM) Specialty Certification Exam funding award deadline is November 30. For more information on this or other Foundation awards (including application and information sheets) visit the Foundation’s web page at: www.crnm.mb.ca/memberinfo-educationalfunding.phpCall for ResolutionsIn accordance with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba’s Guidelines for Resolutions, a call for resolutions for the 2009 Annual General Meeting is now underway. The deadline for receiving resolutions to be considered at the AGM is noon on Friday, February 27, 2009. See www.crnm.mb.ca/events-agm.php for more info.Upcoming Professional Practice Series Sessions
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