Mountains to Climb

Chair:  Muriel Shewchuk

The Other Side of the Mountain

Chair:  Jacqueline Craig

Chair:  Gloria Stephens

Progress Through Power: Personal, Professional and Political

Chair:  Sharon Corbie

Moving Mountains, Mastering Skills, Maturing Professionally

Chair:  Jackie Waisman

Comprehensive Approach to Care: A Beacon in A World of Automation

Tradition and Beyond...

Chair:  Sandra Grimwood

Changing the Guard

Chair:  Vija Hay

Cresting the Wave

Chair:  Donna Farid

2001: A Surgical Odyssey

Chair:  Gloria Nemecek

Planting Ideas, Reaping Rewards

Chairs:  Karen Steindel & Gerry Boughen

Today’s Projects, Tomorrow’s Progress

Chairs:  Line Boucher & Monique Trachy

Lighting the Way to Perioperative Excellence

Chair:  Marcy McKay

The Depth of Perioperative Nursing... What Lies Beneath

Chairs:  Margot Walsh & Laura Ellsworth

Elevating the Field of Perioperative Nursing

Chairs:  Candace Franke & Donna Marin

International Alliance for Perioperative Best Practice

Chair:  Margot Walsh

Bridging Excellence in Perioperative Practice

Chairs:  Barbara Mushayandebvu & Kim McLennan-Robbins

Harnessing our Power

Chairs:  Kim McLennan-Robbins & Linda Whyte

Tides of Change, Oceans of Perioperative Excellence

Chairs:  Kim McLennan-Robbins & Cindy Hamilton-Fulmore

Charting the Future of Perioperative Practice

Chairs:  Angela Russell and Kim McLennan-Robbins

Passionate about Our Practice, Fortified by Our Standards

Chair:  Bryana Hahn

PLUS FORT ENSEMBLE

ORNAC's 29th National Conference will take place in Calgary, Alberta, from May 21-25, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for perioperative nurses to come together, share knowledge, and advance our profession. 

Visit our conference website for more details: ORNAC 29th National Conference

ORNAC’s next webinar is scheduled for April 18th, 2024 at 7pm EDT! We are pleased to have Dr. Joshua Hahn presenting “Back to Basics: Anesthesia in the Perioperative Environment.” Members, check your emails to register.

Call for Abstracts

What is Time Out Day?

Time Out Day is dedicated to emphasizing the critical practice of taking a "time out" before every surgical procedure. This pause is essential for ensuring that every member of the surgical team is fully prepared and aware of the details of the surgery, thus minimizing risks and enhancing patient safety.

Why Participate in Time Out Day?

• Demonstrate our Commitment to Safety: Reinforce the importance of the surgical pause in preventing errors./li>
• Enhance Team Communication: Foster better communication and teamwork among surgical staff.
• Improve Patient Outcomes: Ensure all procedures are carried out with the utmost precision and care.
• Stay Informed: Stay updated on best practices and guidelines for surgical safety.

Head to ORNAC socials and show us how you celebrate Time out Day!

ORNAC’s next webinar is scheduled for June 18th, 2024 7pm EDT! We are pleased to have Stryker presenting on Laparoscopy/MIS. Please register using the Zoom registration below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The webinar will start promptly at 7 pm.

This webinar is open to all perioperative nurses across the country! You do not need to be a member or associate of ORNAC to join! 

 * Please note that this webinar will be in English.

Register here

CORL would like to wish you all a safe and wonderful summer! Thank you to our members for all your input, feedback and support this past year. So enjoyed our discussions!

Our next meeting will be Sept 19^th, at 1900 EST.  The topic will be: "Racism at Work".

Reminders will be sent out to members.

If there is a networking topic you would like to discuss at a future meeting, please send it forward.

Thank you again

Carol, Deborah, and Christine.

ORNAC’s next members' webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7pm ET.  We are pleased to have Medline presenting on O.R. Staff Efficiencies Through Effective Packs Utilization Reviews.  Members, please check your email for registration details.

Registration deadline is September 22 at 5 pm ET.

Please note that this webinar will be in English.

We are pleased to have Solventum presenting on "Optimizing Perioperative Normothermia: The Role of Temperature Monitoring in Enhancing Patient Recovery.” Members, please check your emails. Registration deadline is October 15 at 5 pm ET.  Please note that this webinar will be in English.

From Coast to Coast: Uniting Our Practice

https://www.cano-acio.ca/page/cano2024

The CANO/ACIO Conference is an opportunity for oncology nurses to connect with their peers and improve their professional knowledge in the areas of oncology nursing, patient engagement and interdisciplinary practice. This year's conference will include a workshop day, keynote presentations, joint symposia, concurrent oral sessions, posters, networking opportunities and more! This year's conference objectives are to:

• Inspire leadership for oncology nurses
• Provide opportunities for networking and collaboration
• Explore research, education, and knowledge translation
• Promote innovation in oncology practice
• Encourage patient advocacy

www.AnesthesiaCrisis.Net

Visit Interior Health for details and to register.

Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada) is pleased to announce registration is now open for our 2025 Hybrid National Education Conference (June 1 - 4, 2025) at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Register by May 9, 2025 to get Early Bird Pricing! Abstract submissions are welcomed until January 31st. Registration is also open for those wishing to exhibit. Sponsorship opportunities also available.

Sessions will be live-streamed for virtual attendees. PreConference Day is June 1st, and we also have a half day Post-Conference session the afternoon of June 4th.

Please find the Preliminary Program, the link to register, information about special events, accommodations, and the abstract submissions link at https://ipac-canada.org/ipac-canada-annual-conference  (Exhibitors and Sponsors Information at https://ipac-canada.org/exhibitorssponsors )

We’re excited to announce that we’ve secured a fantastic presenter for our September webinar!

"Endometriosis Awareness: Women’s Experiences, Care Pathways and Treatment Options" with Dr. Brigid Nee

???? September 24th at 7pm EST.

We encourage all ORNAC members and associates to join!

Please register by September 23rd 5pm ET HERE

ORNAC Webinar with Lena Chamberlaine: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) prevention in perioperative practices and beyond

on October 21st, 2025 at 7pm EST.

ORNAA - SIM WARS: Simulate, Strategize, Save Lives

Registration now open for the upcoming Sim Wars: Simulate, Strategize, Save Lives workshop coming up on October 18, 2025 in Calgary.

Cost: $50 - ORNAC members or $75 - Non-members.

The Agenda is as follows:

• 0900-1230- Session 1 - 3 simulations
• 1230-1330- lunch and vendor hall- with door prizes to be drawn at the end of the Vendor Hall
• 1330- 1700 Possible session number 2 (if there are enough registrations)

There will be coffee and snacks as well as lunch provided for all participants.

REMINDER: ORNAA AGM
   Date: November 13th, 2025
   Time: Education session @ 1800- MAiD Services in Alberta
         AGM @ 1900