Muriel Shewchuk Leadership Award - Randi Galenzoski
Snips and Snaps Writing Award - Barbara Mushayandebvu
CORNA Promising Star Award - Hannah Dojhan
NORNA Promising Star Award - Tiina Kokko
SORNA Promising Star Award - Katelyn Anderson
ORNAA 2024 Award Winners
- Posted 2025-03-18 22:05:36
Congratulations to our 2024 award winners!
Muriel Shewchuk Leadership Award - Ruth Morrison
Snips and Snaps Writing Award - Andrea Becking
CORNA Promising Star Award - Ericka Lorenzo
NCORNA Promising Star Award - Ashley Alqueza
Join your peers on Discord!
- Posted 2024-04-18 12:23:52
JOIN US ON DISCORD! H.O.R.N. (HELPING OPERATING ROOM NURSES)
This is a group supporting all perioperative nurses. The purpose of this group is to provide a safe space for perioperative nursing staff to gather and discuss their successes and challenges in the perioperative setting. Group facilitators are experienced perioperative nurses who have leadership and teaching experience ranging from 5 to 20+ years.
Discord advantages: 1. Free to join! 2. Names can be completely anonymous if you choose. 3. Ongoing text chat channels and Voice chat option. 4. Mobile app
Text chat channel names can be changed/added. We want the format to meet the needs of the group members. This group is open to all perioperative nurses within Alberta. You do not need to be an ORNAC member.
CNA CERTIFICATION: COMMIT TO EXCELLENCE
- Posted 2019-03-20 16:08:28
“Certified perioperative nurses demonstrate continuous learning and ongoing maintenance of competencies in their specialized area of clinical practice. Obtaining certification shows that they meet testing requirements, are striving to be the best they can be in the perioperative setting, and are committed to the delivery of safe surgical care.” Barbara Mushayandebvu, RN, CPN(C) President, Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada
What distinguishes CNA-certified nurses • Advanced clinical expertise with a commitment to lifelong learning • Recognized specialty knowledge, authenticated by exacting national standards • Dedication to evidence-based care and patient safety
What employers of certified nurses are saying about certification • Confirms an RN’s enhanced competency and specialized knowledge • Helps to recruit and retain the best nurses • Fosters safe, high-quality care and raises the entire education culture
IMPORTANT DATES
SPRING 2019
Application window to write or renew by exam › January 10 – March 31 Exam window › May 1 – 15
FALL 2019
Application window to write or renew by exam › June 3 – September 12 Exam window › November 1 – 15 Deadline to renew by continuous learning › November 1 Apply by June 1 to save 10% on your renewal fee
SPRING 2020
Application window to write or renew by exam › January 9 – March 2 Exam window › May 1 – 15
Note: Once CNA certified, your CPN(C) credential is valid for a five-year term.
I am pleased to announce that the honourable Sarah Hoffman,Minister of Health, is proud to declare November 6-10, 2017 as Perioperative Nurses Week in Alberta. Barbara Mushayandebvu, ORNAC President, Rana Sleiman, ORNAA President, and Darlene Rikley, Alberta Director of ORNAC had the pleasure of being part of the proclamation at the Alberta Legislature on November 7th, 2017. See video for legislature introduction and images of the proclamation and the faces of our representatives!
Rana Sleiman ORNAA President
Upcoming Events Calendar
CORNA Meeting & Edcuation Session
Date: Wednesday, March 18 2026 Time: 1800
CORNA Event
Crisis Management
By: Tiffany Mellon - RRT, CCAA, Anaesthesia Care team Instructor
*Please RSVP to receive the zoom link and meeting documents
CORNA President: Jill Clark, jillclark@shaw.ca
Location: Online via Zoom
SORNA Meeting and Education Session
Date: Tuesday, March 24 2026 Time: 6pm
SORNA Event
The Greener Operating Room: Where Sustainability Meets Quality Improvement
Presenters: Megan Muir, RN BN CPN(C) and Dr. Rajajee Selvam, Thoracic Surgery
