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The RNFOO enhances and advances nursing practice, and contributes to the health of individuals by providing awards and scholarships to Ontario nurses and nursing students.
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2026 Nursing Innovation Grant Recipient: Dr. Stacey Roles
The Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO) is pleased to recognize Dr. Stacey Roles, RN, MScN, PhD, as the recipient of a 2026 Nursing Innovation Grant for her initiative, Expanding Access to Mental Health Care in Northern Ontario. The project aims to improve access to community-based mental health services through …
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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 care for our communities with skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Nurses are there in our brightest and darkest moments. They …
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RNFOO Welcomes Kaela McDowell and Wandering Coast Philanthropy
The Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO) is pleased to welcome Kaela McDowell and Wandering Coast Philanthropy (WCP) to the RNFOO community. Wandering Coast Philanthropy will provide administrative, operational, fundraising and communications support to RNFOO, working closely with the Board of Directors to advance the Foundation’s mission and support its continued growth. Kaela McDowell …
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