Registration Renewal Deadline Fast Approaching – November 15, 2009
To 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 15, 2009 has been set for the completion of your renewal form and payment of fees.Renew Online Today
Online renewal is the quickest, easiest and cheapest method of renewal for members. It saves you time and the cost of a stamp. In a few easy steps you can complete your 2010 registration renewal application online. Here's how: Visit the College website at www.crnm.mb.ca. Click on the online registration renewal link and follow the prompts to access your form. You will need your CRNM registration number to log in. Your current information will appear on screen. You simply have to update any changed information and answer the remaining questions. You will receive an email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application online. It's that simple.
Late Fee
A late fee will apply to any renewal received after November 15, 2009. The $50.00 late penalty ($52.50 including GST) is in addition to the registration renewal fee payable by the member. Your registration will not be renewed until all fees and penalties are paid.Unauthorized Practice Penalty
An unauthorized practice penalty is in effect. This penalty is imposed on registration applications where a member has failed to renew by December 31 and practiced in 2010. The penalty is $500 over and above the practicing registration fee. Any member wishing to register after December 31 will be required to reinstate registration with the College. This may include signing a declaration indicating he or she has not practiced since December 31.Temporary Registration Helps H1N1 Efforts
The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba has an expedited process to temporarily register currently licensed RNs from other Canadian or US jurisdiction and retired or former nurses from Manitoba or other Canadian jurisdictions. Information on the process (along with the application forms) is available from the College’s website.There is no cost to the nurse for temporary registration. The certificate of practice is valid for the lesser of 120 days or the duration of the assignment the RN is posted to. Any practice restrictions will be printed on the back of the certificate of practice. In addition, the card will have the word “conditions” stamped on the front. Temporary certificates of practice carry a unique blue coloured “Temporary” banner at the top of the card. This temporary practicing status is renewable if needed.
College H1N1 Resource Page Expands
The College recently added information and application forms for Temporary RN and RN(EP) registration to its H1N1 Resource Page. In addition, a listing of all individuals with temporary practice status is available on the page to assist with off-hours registration verification for those who do not have access to the online verification system. This new listing includes detailed information about the three categories of temporary registration.After Hours Nursing Practice Support
The College has expanded the nursing practice consultation service it offers to include after hours support related to the H1N1 emergency. These calls should be restricted to H1N1 practice related issues. The number to call on evenings or weekends is (204) 981-8447. This service will remain in effect for the duration of the emergency.Encouraging H1N1 Vaccination
The College encourages registered nurses and nurse practitioners to get vaccinated for H1N1 in a timely manner. Health care workers have a professional and ethical responsibility to prevent spreading H1N1 to others. We acknowledge and respect that this is an individual decision, but nonetheless encourage vaccination for all Manitobans who meet the criteria for vaccination.Professional Nursing Awards Call for Nominations
Deadline for Nominations: 1200 hours on January 27, 2010CRNM will honour the winners of the 2010 Professional Nursing Awards during Nursing Week on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Nominations are being sought for the following awards:
- Outstanding Achievement Award (1 award maximum)
- Professional Lifetime Achievement Award
- Interdisciplinary Health Care Team Award (1 award maximum)
- Excellence in Professional Nursing Awards
- Community Caring Award
Call for Resolutions
In accordance with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba’s Guidelines for Resolutions, a call for resolutions for the 2010 Annual General Meeting is now underway. The deadline for receiving resolutions to be considered at the AGM is noon on Sunday, February 28, 2010. Visit the College website for more info.Upcoming Professional Practice Series Sessions
1300-1430 hrs: CRNM Boardroom, 890 Pembina Hwy (in-person or via teleconference)1130-1230 hrs: MBTelehealth Lunch N Learn
- Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - Extreme Makeover Workplace Edition: Creating a Quality Practice Environment
CRNM recognizes the importance of quality practice environments in which registered nurses work to deliver expert health care services to Manitobans. In order to assist registered nurses in working together with stakeholders to advocate for and achieve quality practice environments, CRNM is implementing the Quality Practice Environment Initiative (QPEI). We will discuss the six guidelines of the initiative that will establish benchmarks for registered nurses and their employers to use in both assessing the quality of their current workplace and in working toward creating a high quality practice environment. Presented by Tammy Murdoch RN BN MN, Consultant, Nursing Practice
In This Issue
Registration Renewal Deadline Fast Approaching – November 15, 2009Late Fee
Unauthorized Practice Penalty
Temporary Registration Helps H1N1 Efforts
College H1N1 Resource Page Expands
After Hours Nursing Practice Support
Encouraging H1N1 Vaccination
Professional Nursing Awards Call for Nominations
Call for Resolutions
Upcoming Professional Practice Series Sessions
CRNM Office Closures
Wednesday,November 11, 2009
Remembrance Day
Friday,
December 25, 2009
Christmas Day
Monday,
December 28, 2009
In lieu of Boxing Day
Friday,
January 1, 2010
New Year's Day
Monday,
February 25, 2010
Louis Riel Day
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