Greetings Everyone,

1.) We would like to welcome the BC Chapter CSORN members to join us for our 2016 Fall meeting on Nov 3rd at the Paetzold Auditorium & Atrium, 1st Floor, Jim Pattison Pavilion, Vancouver General Hospital. Please see attached VGH map and invitation. Both the Dinner and the Business meeting will be held the at the same venue.

Paetzold Auditorium & Atrium:

 

2.) Parking can be found at Laurel St. and W. 12th. The rate is $3 per half hour unless you are staff.  

3.) This is our Membership drive meeting for BC-CSORN 2017.  We welcome all Members to renew.  Registration can ONLY be done online through Pay Pal or online through cheque.  Deadline for renewed membership is January 31st.  The cost is $25.  Past the deadline, it increases to $35.  

 

Additionally, please send e-mail notification to the BC Chapter's Treasurer, Linda Wong at: linda.wong2@vch.ca.  This will ensure your name is listed on the BC Chapter.
Alternatively, if you do not want to join CSORN but wish to attend the meeting/dinner, there is a $20 charge.

 

Time: 5:30-7:00 pm

( 5:30-6:00 = registration and refreshments)

Where: North York General Hospital, Auditorium 1

 

Parking : South visitor parking lot ($8.00 per half hour)

 

Note: On -line CSORN membership ($25.00) is now open ( $10 late fee after Jan.

31/2017) https://www.csorn.ca/membership/renew.phtml

We will also be available for walk-in registrations this evening.

Refreshments are sponsored by our friends @ Integra and Mobile instruments

Looking forward to seeing you all !!!

Greetings Everyone,

1.) We would like to welcome the BC Chapter CSORN members to join us for our 2017 Summer meeting on June 1st at the Paetzold Auditorium & Atrium, 1st Floor, Jim Pattison Pavilion, Vancouver General Hospital. Please see attached VGH map and invitation. Both the Dinner and the Business meeting will be held the at the same venue.

Paetzold Auditorium & Atrium:
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2.) Parking can be found at Laurel St. and W. 12th. The rate is $3 per half hour unless you are staff.
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3.) If you are receiving this Email in error and are not a member of CSORN. Please let us know.

4.) Please RSVP by Thursday, May 25th

For further information or questions please email:

britishcolumbia@csorn.ca

Thanks,
Adonis and Linda

We would like to welcome the BC Chapter CSORN members to join us for our 2017 Fall meeting on Wednesday, October 25st at the Paetzold Auditorium & Atrium, 1st Floor, Jim Pattison Pavilion, Vancouver General Hospital.

This is our Membership drive meeting for BC-CSORN 2018.  We welcome all Members to renew.  We prefer registration to be done online through Pay Pal or VISA.  Alternatively, you may bring cash to the meeting as payment for registration.  This year, we are moving away from accepting Cheques.  The deadline for renewed membership is January 31st.  The cost is $25.  It increases to $35 past this deadline.

The Guest Speakers are:
 Dr. Francis Law
“Cataract Surgery in Mongolia”

Dr. Paul Mackenzie
“Intraoperative Suprachoroidal hemorrhage”

 

 

Phacoemulsification dynamics

November 9 , Thursday , 17:30-18:30

Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness

20 Lynch Street, Brampton, ON L6W 2Z8

905-494-2120

Ottawa Chapter Meeting

 

1.) We would like to welcome the BC Chapter CSORN members to join us for our 2018 New Years meeting on Thursday, February 1st at Kirin Restaurant.  350 Gifford Street
New Westminster

The meeting starts 545pm, but attendees usually come earlier to sign-in.

 

The Guest Speaker is:
 Dr. Simon Holland
“Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome”

We welcome all Members to renew.  We prefer registration to be done online through Paypal or VISA.  Alternatively, you may bring cash to the meeting as payment for registration.  This year, we are moving away from accepting Cheques.  The deadline for renewed membership is January 31st.  The cost is $25.  It increases to $35 past this deadline.

 https://www.csorn.ca/membership/renew.phtml

Alternatively, if you do not want to join CSORN but wish to attend the meeting/dinner, there is a $20 charge.

Both the Dinner and the Business meeting will be held the at the same venue.

Kirin Restaurant:
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Kirin+Restaurant/@49.1867708,-122.9575926,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5485d89656032bfb:0xf373ff8003b6d0b5!8m2!3d49.1867708!4d-122.9554039

Also, if you have any diet restrictions, please let me know

Please RSVP by Thursday, Jan 25th

2.) Closer parking can be found at the upper entrance of Starlight Casino.  Keep in mind, the Entrance to the Restaurant is beside the Casino Entrance.

3.) If you have any co-workers that would be interested in joining, please encourage them to register at www.csorn.ca

4.)  We are accepting Nominations for the positions of BC Chapter Chair and BC Treasurer.

 

The meeting starts 545pm, Doors open 5pm for early registration.  

 

If you would like to bring a non-member  to attend the meeting/dinner, there is a $20 charge.

 

Both the Dinner and the Business meeting will be held the at the same venue.

 

Dr. Michael Butler will be presenting on Extended Range of Vision Lenses

 

Holiday Inn:

https://goo.gl/maps/HfQLsXdYxrn

 

Also, if you have any diet restrictions, please let me know

 

Please RSVP by Thursday, June 21st - Holiday Inn requires final numbers

 

2.) The Holiday Inn offers Evening Parking starting 5pm for 7 Dollars.  

 

3.) If you have any co-workers that would be interested in joining, please encourage them to register at www.csorn.ca

 

4.)  We are accepting Nominations for the position of BC Chapter Chair.  Being the BC Chapter Chair is a great opportunity to network and collaborate with Ophthalmic nurses from other parts of the country.  Working with eye specialty representatives from various vendors will give you a deeper understanding of the kind of work that happens behind the scenes.  Most importantly, we want to broaden our horizons with ophthalmic education. Working with Eye Specialists to give excellent presentations provides our CSORN group the tools to improve patient care and safety.  If you know anyone that is a great candidate to carry on the torch for BC Chapter Chair, please email Kate Callaghan Catherine.Callaghan@vch.ca with the nomination.  If there are no nominations for either the BC Chapter Chair, floor nominations will be accepted during the meeting.  

 

5.) Dinner Buffet Menu

Side Dishes

Warm Dinner Rolls with Whipped Butter

Fresh Garden Greens with Chef’s Choice of Dressings

Caesar Salad, Chickpeas Salad & Pasta Salad

Hot Seasonal Vegetables

Rice Pilaf

 

Main Courses

Oven Roasted West Coast Salmon Fillet with Lemon Tarragon Garlic Sauce

Leg of Lamb with Chimichurri Sauce

Carved Roast Prime Rib with Red Wine Demi

 

Chef’s Dessert Table

An Assortment of Cakes, Tortes, Pies & French Pastries

Fresh Fruit Tray & Cheese

 

Drinks

Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee and Regular Tea

1.) We would like to welcome the BC Chapter CSORN members to join us for our 2018 Fall meeting on Thursday, October 25st at the The Holiday Inn.  711 West Broadway, Vancouver. The meeting starts 545pm, Doors open 5pm for early registration.  

 

This is our Membership drive meeting for BC-CSORN 2019.  We welcome all Members to renew. This year, we are moving away from accepting cheques or cash, registration should be completed online through Paypal. This will ensure both your payment and registration meets the renewal deadline of January 31st, 2019. Renewals beyond this date will automatically increase to $35.00.  New members' rate remains at $25.00 throughout the calendar year. Below is the link to complete your online registration.

 

This is our Membership drive meeting for BC-CSORN 2019.  We welcome all Members to renew. We prefer registration to be done online through Paypal.  This year, we are moving away from accepting Cheques and Cash. The deadline for renewed membership is January 31st, 2019.  The cost is $25. It increases to $35 past this deadline.

 

https://www.csorn.ca/membership/renew.phtml

 

Alternatively, if you do not want to join CSORN but wish to attend the meeting/dinner, there is a $20 charge.

 

Dr. Nawazz Nathoo speaking on “The Patient Journey: Consultation, Surgery, and Life beyond”.

 

Both the Dinner and the Business meeting will be held the at the same venue.

 

Holiday Inn:

https://goo.gl/maps/HfQLsXdYxrn

 

Also, if you have any diet restrictions, please let me know

 

Please RSVP by Thursday, Oct 18th

 

2.) The Holiday Inn offers Evening Parking starting 5pm for 7 Dollars.  

 

3.) If you have any co-workers that would be interested in joining, please encourage them to register at www.csorn.ca

 

4.)  We are accepting Nominations for the positions of BC Chapter Chair and BC Treasurer.  Being the BC Chapter Chair and BC Treasurer is a great opportunity to network and collaborate with Ophthalmic nurses from other parts of the country.  Working with eye specialty representatives from various vendors will give you a deeper understanding of the kind of work that happens behind the scenes.  Most importantly, we want to broaden our horizons with ophthalmic education. Working with Eye Specialists to give excellent presentations provides our CSORN group the tools to improve patient care and safety.  If you know anyone that is a great candidate to carry on the torch for BC Chapter Chair and BC Treasurer, please email Kate Callaghan Catherine.Callaghan@vch.ca with the nomination.  If there are no nominations for either the BC Chapter Chair and BC Treasurer, floor nominations will be accepted during the meeting.  

 

Deadline for the Nominations is Thursday, Oct 18th

 

5.) Dinner Buffet Menu

Side Dishes

Warm Dinner Rolls with Whipped Butter

Fresh Garden Greens with Chef’s Choice of Dressings

Caesar Salad, Chickpeas Salad & Pasta Salad

Hot Seasonal Vegetables

Rice Pilaf

 

Main Courses

Oven Roasted West Coast Salmon Fillet with Lemon Tarragon Garlic Sauce

Leg of Lamb with Chimichurri Sauce

Carved Roast Prime Rib with Red Wine Demi

 

Chef’s Dessert Table

An Assortment of Cakes, Tortes, Pies & French Pastries

Fresh Fruit Tray & Cheese

 

Drinks

Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee and Regular Tea

CSORN: PATIENT ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP

Greetings Everyone,

 

1) We would like to welcome the BC Chapter CSORN members to join us for our 2019 Fall 
    meeting on Tuesday, November 12th at The Holiday Inn located at 711 West Broadway in
    Vancouver. The meeting starts 5:45 pm. The doors will open at 5:00 pm for early registration.  

     Please RSVP by Tuesday, Nov 5th. If you have any diet restrictions, please let me know

 

    This is our Membership drive meeting for BC-CSORN 2019. We welcome all Members to
    renew. As a reminder, we have moved away from accepting cheques or cash. The
    registration fee for 2020 is $30 and can be completed online through PayPal. This will ensure
    both your payment and registration meet the renewal deadline of January 31st, 2020.
    Registration renewals beyond this date will automatically increase to $40.00.  New members'
    rate remains at $30.00 throughout the calendar year. Below is the link to complete your online
    registration.

 

    https://www.csorn.ca/membership/renew.phtml

 

    Alternatively, if you do not want to join CSORN but wish to attend the meeting/dinner, there is
    a $20 charge.

 

    Dr. Aaron Joe will be speaking on “Complicated Cataracts: A Retinal Perspective”.

 

    Both the Dinner and the Business meeting will be held at the same venue.

    

    VENUE INFORMATION: 

 

    DINNER MENU:

   

2) If you have any co-workers that would be interested in joining, please encourage them to
    register at www.csorn.ca

 

3) If you are receiving this Email in error and are not a member of CSORN. Please let us know.

 

    For further information or questions please email: britishcolumbia@csorn.ca

 

    

   Thanks, and hope to see you all there,

    Anna, Arlene & Adonis 

 

The role of imaging in diagnosis and management of paediatric ophthalmology

 

Hosted by the Hospital for Sick Children

Theme: “Celebrate Success, Innovate, Integrate ……Inspire!”

http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/conted/eyehealth.html

 

5th Annual McMaster
INTER-PROFESSIONAL FORUM
FOR EYE HEALTH & VISION CARE

TARGET AUDIENCE
Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Family Physicians,
Emergency Physicians, Nurse Practitioners,
Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Specialists,
Residents, Students & Other Health Care Providers.

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By attending this activity, through a variety of interactive and informative sessions, participants will be able to:
• Discuss the role of Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in the development of a high quality clinical eye and vision care system models that improves patient’s
outcome including assessments of current collaborative and integrated models.
• Explore the applicability of the clinical practice model (CPM) framework and health information and communication technology enabled IPC for eye care.
• Discuss the use of innovative information and communication technologies (ICTs), platforms and social media to enhance or support interprofessional
collaboration including its impacts in creating virtual clinical opportunities.
• Discuss the utilization of e-collaboration and Tele Ophthalmology innovative technology as a tool to support interprofessional collaboration and current
opportunities and programs in different sub specialty areas that enhance inter-professional collaborative patient centered care including the key challenges.
• Using various CME methods including meet the experts’ forum and others, describe the different innovative information and communication technologies
and practical approaches to co-manage the common eye surgical problems that present to the primary-care physician including the knowledge and skills for
ophthalmic examination.