Award Description

To support to an Indigenous student enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program. Applicants should display understanding of the challenges facing First Nations Communities. Preference will be given to full time students who have completed at least 50% of their program.

About Staff Nurse Interest Group (SNIG)

The Staff Nurse Interest Group (SNIG), represents all regions in Ontario, and believes that staff nurses should provide a leadership role during these constant times of transition. There is an acute need for renewal and reinvesting in ourselves and in our profession to improve Health Care in Ontario.

Therefore, our mandate is:

• To strengthen communication with our members and ensure we care for ourselves and for others.
• To value continuing education and professional growth and development.
• To use technology to provide knowledge, inspiration and celebrate our staff nurse role.
• To encourage Staff Nurses to : Be the Nurse You Want to Work With!
• To ensure HEALTHY NURSES = HEALTHY CARE