Speaking out for nursing. Speaking out for health.

Claudette Holloway

Status: Hopeful
Name: 
Claudette Holloway
Credentials: 
RN, MSN, DHA

I am currently practising nursing as a director (acting) at Toronto Public Health, Healthy Communities directorate. I also have several years of diverse nursing experiences in both management and hands-on care in Ontario. For example, my Ontario nursing experience includes 10 years in long-term care, more than five years in maternal infant care, and more than 20 years in public health. I hold a BScN, a Master’s Degree in Nursing, and I recently achieved a Doctorate in Health Administration (DHA).

My RNAO experience includes: Currently, Region 7 Representative and RNAO Board member; past executive member of the RNAO Maternal Child Interest Group; voting delegate for Region 7; team lead at RNAO Queens Park Day 2012; and RNAO voting delegate at the Canadian Nurses Association's annual general meetings in 2011 and 2014.

I believe in the importance of RNAO's work providing a strong voice for nursing. As we continue to combine nursing knowledge, advocacy and research, we promote excellence in health care for Ontarians and beyond. At this time, we have four generations in many health-care workplaces. With this present wealth of diversity in human resources and knowledge, nurses will triumph against the challenges that face our health-care system. By working together, we can effectively speak out for health and speak out for nursing. I believe listening actively to the current and potential members of Region 7 and seeking innovative ideas from our RNAO membership can help generate a force that will make a difference for the nursing profession. I look forward to serving a second term on the RNAO board.