Mask Fit Testing

Attention: All Students Requiring Mask Fit Testing (with the exception of  S118 BScN students)

If you missed the scheduled Mask Fit Testing at ParaMed or a “No Fit Mask Fit Test”, you may take the test at St. Michael's Hospital Mask Fit Testing Clinic, making sure to complete the following steps first. There is a $30.00 fee which must be paid in cash and is the responsibility of the student.

1. Download and complete the Student’s N95 Respirator Medical Questionnaire Form prior to your scheduled appointment. 
2. Read carefully the instructions in booking an appointment at St. Michael’s Hospital on page two (2) of the Student’s N95 Form.
3. Submit your completed Student’s N95 Form at St. Michael’s Hospital when you go to your scheduled appointment. (No walk-in visit allowed)

St. Michael’s Hospital
Mask Fit Testing Clinic
Corporate Health and Safety Services
Department of Risk Management and Quality Improvement
2nd Floor Shuter Wing
30 Bond Street East Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8
Telephone: 416-864-6060 ext 6944
Fax: 416-864-5405
Email: maskfitting@smh.toronto.on.ca  

Directions to the Mask Fit Testing Clinic:

• The hospital is located on the intersection of Queen Street and Victoria Street
• Upon entering the hospital, please find the Shuter Wing and take the Shuter elevator up to the 2nd floor

You may also enter off Shuter Street and take the elevator that is immediately inside the entrance up to the 2nd floor.

Please check in at the main reception desk and you will be seated until you appointment time. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before you intended appointment time.

CENTRE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES - NURSING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Canadian Nursing Student Association (CNSA)

The George Brown Chapter welcomes you to the CNSA! The CNSA is the national voice of Canadian nursing students, and our aim is to increase the legal, ethical, professional, and educational aspects of nursing. To learn more about the CNSA, please visit the national website at www.cnsa.ca.

Although the CNSA George Brown Chapter is fairly new (est. 2004), there has been exceptional drive and dedication by the student members to accomplish the following great ideas:

• Assisting with first/second year orientation (and second year transition to Ryerson for students in the Collaborative Nursing degree program)
• CPR and First Aid classes (Please see www.firstaideducation.ca for course dates and times)
• Guest speakers from a variety of different nursing organizations and specialties
• Promoting conferences and encouraging and assisting students to attend them
• Fundraising activities (t-shirts, Sweaters, Waffle Breakfasts, CPR Certifications – www.firstaideducation.ca)
• Maintaining a strong link between the CNSA and nursing organizations (i.e. RNAO/NSO)
• Promoting social events to increase awareness and interest regarding the nursing program

In order to keep you updated on the nursing programs at George Brown please check the Rx for Success or you WebCT account. Also, visit our information board located on the 7th floor located in the St. James Building.

Our office is located at 200 King Street on the 8th floor in room SJA 809.

If you would like to reach a member of the CNSA George Brown Chapter please contact  gbrown@cnsa.ca.

On behalf of the George Brown CNSA, we welcome you and hope to see you soon!

CNSA Elections

It is that time of the year for elections for the Canadian Nursing Student Association (CNSA) George Brown Chapter. If you would like to run for a position please pick up a nomination form from the Centre for Nursing (7th Floor) Reception in September. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Official Delegate (President) at gbrown@cnsa.ca.

CNSA Award – Peer Nominated Award

The Canadian Nursing Students Association (CNSA) is the voice of the nursing students in Canada. For over thirty years, the CNSA has represented the interests of nursing students to federal and provincial governments and other nursing organizations. In addition to this, the association has a vision, which includes the concepts/goals of professionalism, leadership, visibility, education, and advocacy.

The recipient of the  $150.00 GBC CNSA Awards for Leadership and Advocacy will be any student from the Collaborative BSCN program or the PN program who demonstrates excellence in the following criteria based on the CNSA principles and objectives;

• Has demonstrated strong and effective communication skills by acting as a liaison between faculty and fellow students
• Advocates on behalf of their peers
• Has displayed strong leadership skills

Please see the Centre for Nursing Reception (7th Floor) in March for nomination forms.

NSO (Nursing Students of Ontario)

The NSO (Nursing Students of Ontario) is an interest group of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO). Its aim is to address issues of particular importance to nursing students in Ontario.

Focus:

• To increase student awareness of RNAO's philosophy, mission, objectives, structure, programs and services.
• To encourage student participation in RNAO by focusing on involvement in local and provincial nursing student interest groups.
• To improve accessibility to RNAO for nursing students.
• To promote unity among Ontario nursing students through communication and collaboration with other nursing student organizations.
• To provide a forum which encourages the professional growth of nursing students

Membership is open to all nursing students in Ontario who are members of the RNAO. This includes students from colleges and universities, baccalaureate and post-RN.

For more information please contact nso@email.com or come visit the CNSA office on the 8th floor Room 809.

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Revised: February 22, 2011