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NP Title Protection ApprovedThe provincial government recently passed changes to the Extended Practice Regulation of the Registered Nurses Act which adds title protection to the term Nurse Practitioner. As a result, those registered on the Registered Nurse Extended Practice RN(EP) Register now have a choice of how they are referred to. They may call themselves either a Nurse Practitioner - or use the abbreviation NP or any variation; or they may call themselves an Extended Practice Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse Extended Practice - or use the abbreviation RN(EP) or any variation.In addition, two changes were made to Schedule A of the regulation regarding diagnostic tests. A copy of the revised regulation is available on the Government of Manitoba’s Statutory Publications website http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/2008/146.pdf The regulation change was registered September 8, 2008. Manitoba Health is partnering with the College, along with the Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association and the College of Physicians and Surgeons in the development and distribution of an information poster informing Manitobans about Nurse Practitioners. Partners in Patient Safety - A Lunch and Learn SessionThe College is partnering with Health Canada and the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety to kick off Patient Safety Week with a special Lunch and Learn session for all registered nurses. Join us on Monday, September 29 between 1130 and 1300 hours at the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, 890 Pembina Highway in Winnipeg as we share ways you can improve patient safety in your practice setting. The session will feature presentations by the Canada Vigilance Program - Health Canada's post-market surveillance program that collects and assesses reports of suspected adverse reactions to health products marketed in Canada. Registered nurses occupy a pivotal position in adverse reaction reporting. You'll learn how the Vigilance Program provides a variety of tools for health professionals to report suspected adverse reactions simply and easily.The Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety (MIPS) is an invaluable resource for health professionals and the public. You'll get an overview of MIPS and hear about a number of important initiatives you can take part in to enhance patient safety in your practice setting. The College is proud to be a premier member of MIPS and encourages all registered nurses to inform themselves about the resources MIPS makes available to RNs and other health professionals. Space is limited for this Lunch & Learn session and lunch will be provided. Please register by contacting Melva Nordquist, Administrative Coordinator for Nursing Practice by email at mnordquist@crnm.mb.ca or call toll free in Manitoba (800) 665-2027 ext. 235 or in Winnipeg 774-3477 ext. 235. There is no cost to register. Registration RenewalOnline registration renewal is now open for business. The new and improved renewal process is part of the new website and member database. Both are integrated to provide seamless, real-time processing. As an added incentive, there are weekly prizes of $20 gift cards from leading merchants right up until the administrative deadline of Monday Nov. 3rd and a grand prize draw of a cash payment equal to the winner’s registration renewal fee. A total of 18 prizes are available to be won. The sooner you renew, the more prizes you are eligible to win since you remain in each weekly draw and the grand prize draw.Online Help Available We will have staff available to assist you with your online renewal weekdays from 0830 - 1615 hours to provide instant support and answers to your questions. To use the online support, simply click on the Live Support icon on the lower left hand side of the website. In addition to Visa and MasterCard, for the first time, we will accept cheques as a method of payment for online renewal. Members will simply complete the online renewal and drop off or mail their cheque to the College. Once we match up your cheque with your renewal application, we will process it. Online renewal is fast, secure and easier than ever before. Take 5 minutes and renew online today at www.crnm.mb.ca New Website LaunchedFollowing many months of consultation and preparation the College’s new website was launched recently. The new site features an updated look and feel, a completely new navigation, more in depth information than ever before and a member self-service area. Members will be able to renew their registration online and make changes to their contact information instantly with the website’s connection to the College’s new member database. Take a few minutes to visit the new site (www.crnm.mb.ca) and have a look around. Our goal is to better meet your needs and support Manitoba registered nurses in their practice.Tell Us What You Think Once you had a chance to look at the new website we encourage you to click the link on the front page for a web based survey to tell us how we did. “Your feedback is important and helps us ensure we remain relevant as an information and support resource for you,” said Communications, Member and Government Relations Director Glenn Hildebrand. “Please take the time to tell us what you think either by filling out the survey or send us an email at info@crnm.mb.ca.” 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 Upcoming Professional Practice Series Sessions
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