PedNIG Information

The Pediatric Nurses Interest Group (PedNIG) became an interest group of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario in 1987 and additional satellite groups were initiated in Kingston, Ottawa, London and Toronto in 1988. PedNIG facilitates representations from all regions in Ontario. Mission PedNIG strives to strengthen the profession of pediatric nursing in Ontario by supporting and representing action on behalf of pediatric nurses in collaboration with the board of directors of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO). Our Vision -To advocate for the health care needs of children and their families -To enhance pediatric nursing in Ontario through the promotion of research-based nursing practice -To support pediatric nursing in Ontario to address issues important to the advancement of pediatric nursing -To assist the RNAO in its quest to represent the nursing profession to government, other health care providers and the public -To provide continuing education and information about professional development resources to pediatric nurses in Ontario