Welcome to the newly enhanced TobaccoFreeRNAO website!

The TobaccoFreeRNAO website has been enhanced to provide visitors with a more user-friendly experience.

The new site features:

• An improved navigation structure to make it easier to find information
• A new online community
• A section specifically for nurses who smoke – this section will contain information and resources that nurses and health care professionals can use as they aim to quit smoking
• A section specifically for nursing students – this section will contain information for students on how they can be involved in smoking cessation both on-campus and in clinical placements. 
• A more extensive list of related websites and resources

We encourage you to tour the new website and refer to the Frequently Asked Questions below  to assist you in becoming acquainted with some of the more significant changes and features. 

While the most visible stages of the redesign have been completed, we will continue to make enhancements to the TobaccoFreeRNAO website content and accessibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did you change the TobaccoFreeRNAO website?

• The TobaccoFreeRNAO website has been enhanced to better meet the needs of visitors to TobaccoFreeRNAO.ca and to reflect the current smoking cessation initiatives at the RNAO.

 
What has changed on the TobaccoFreeRNAO website?

• The new TobaccoFreeRNAO CRTC website features:
• An improved navigation structure to make it easier to find information
• A new online community
• A section specifically for nurses who smoke – this section will contain information and resources that nurses and health care professionals can use as they aim to quit smoking
• A section specifically for nursing students – this section will contain information for students on how they can be involved in smoking cessation both on-campus and in clinical placements.
• A more extensive list of online smoking cessation resources

What hasn’t changed?

• All of the information is still available on the TobaccoFreeRNAO website but it is better organized in a more logical and effective manner.

Does the RNAO plan to make any more significant changes to the website?

• While the most visible stages have been completed, the RNAO will continue to make enhancements to the website content, navigation and accessibility.

 
Why have the links been changed?

• The TobaccoFreeRNAO website is becoming a more task based website. Links have been adapted to more effectively communicate what information visitors will find when they select a specific link.  

Where can I find the following information?

The RNAO Best Practice Guideline: “Implementing Smoking Cessation Into Daily Nursing Practice”

• Click the ‘Resources’ link on the top banner, and then select ‘Best Practice Guideline’ from the drop down menu.
• Here you will find a downloadable version of the BPG, as well as information on the recommendations.

The RNAO eLearning Course

• Click the ‘Resources’ link on the top banner, and select ‘eLearning course’

The Online Store

• Click the ‘Resources’ link on the top banner, and select ‘Purchase Resources’

The Latest News and Events

• Click the ‘Resources’ link on the top banner, and select ‘News and Events’

The current RNAO Smoking Cessation Project

• Click the ‘Current Projects’ link on the top banner, and select ‘2009 Project’

Strategies and Information to Use When Counseling Clients.

• Click the ‘Treatment’ link on the top banner

The Ask An Expert feature

• Click the 'Community' link on the top banner, and select 'Ask An Expert'