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Diabetic Educators – the path to CDE and how to support healthier outcomes for our diabetic patients – Apr 20 @ 7pm

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Diabetic Educator? Would you like to find out more about the journey and what the position involves? Join us for an evening of education and find out how a Diabetic Educator can assist in supporting healthier outcomes for their patients, and how you can apply this new knowledge to your patients too! Apr 20, 2022 07:00 PM Register here: https://bit.ly/3MvWnyc

WeLearn Webinar – Creating positive, safe and productive RPN/UCP relationships – March 17 @ 7pm

FREE WeLearn Webinar – Creating positive, safe and productive RPN/UCP relationships Nurses have a professional obligation to delegate responsibly to other members of their healthcare team to ensure the safety of their patients. In this webinar, we help clarify the Unregulated Care Providers role, the nurse’s and UCP responsibilities, CNO guidelines, controlled acts, when to delegate, teaching, accountability, supervising, support and most importantly, how to create positive working relationships for all. Hosting this webinar will be Norma Tomlin, RPN who brings her years of community support and regulatory expertise to the chat. Joining her will be Francine Georgopoulos, RPN with extensive LTC and CNO experience to further support the evenings discussions. This webinar is free and open to all healthcare providers. Register here: https://bit.ly/3C2d7bz

FREE New Graduate Workshop – Virtual – Feb 2, 2022

Are you a recent Practical Nursing graduate looking for direction with your job search? Our New Grad Workshop is specially designed for the new graduate practical nurse. This is an opportunity to work with our professional practice team to receive guidance in preparing your resume, participate in mock interviews, and learn about our popular Career Directions program – customized to help RPNs make career decisions and develop formal career plans. This is a FREE workshop that offers clear direction on taking the next steps in your career as a nurse. Register now for Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 – On-line Workshop, 1pm to 3:30pm. Here’s what members are saying about the New Grad workshop: “I now feel better prepared and more confident to tackle my career search! The workshop was well organized and offered tangible resources I can really put to use. Thank you!” REGISTER IN ADVANCE To register, visit: https://bit.ly/3JXPyUY After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information links to join the meeting.  

WeLearn Webinar – Transgender Health – What do nurses need to know?

FREE webinar – What biases and barriers do transgender people face every day in healthcare? What can nurses do to help make healthcare experiences more positive? Our presenter – Deanna Clatworthy – is a local pioneer in HIV/AIDS and transgender health care, and Interim Executive Director Team at ARCH – HIV/AIDS Resources & Community Health in Guelph. Join us for this FREE webinar on Wednesday, January 12 from 7-8pm. Pre-register today! https://bit.ly/3DMQRC1

Medical-Surgical & Gerontology Nursing Specialties for RPNs 2021 exams

The Canadian Nurses Association offers 22 nursing practice specialties. The certification credential is part of a respected national certification program. Specialty certification provides official recognition by nursing colleagues and health system stakeholders of the unique community practice focus and that certified nurses are qualified, competent, and current in the practice of their area of nursing. In 2019 CNA introduced their first certification for registered practical nurses – The Gerontological nursing exam. The official designation letters, GPNC(C), are engraved on the pin provided to candidates who have successfully passed the rigorous national practice and knowledge requirements of the certification exam. CNA and WeRPN encourages you to wear your pin with pride. 2021 CNA Certification Application Information

2021 Fall  Exams

  • Apply from June 1 – September 1
  • Exam writing window: November 1 – 15.
  • Receive your results in December

Renewal by continuous learning

  • Apply anytime from January 14 – November 1, 2021
– See more at: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/certification/important-dates#sthash.Y4bAuSjg.dpuf Resources for Applicants Use the following links for further certification information:

In Conversation with Practical Nursing Students (Recording Available)

Join us Wednesday April 14 at 7 p.m. for a special discussion focused on the impact the pandemic has taken on students. We’ll be sharing personal stories, discussing resources available to students as well give you an opportunity to have your voices heard, get guidance and ask questions of our team. Guests include:
  • Dianne Martin, CEO, WeRPN
  • Amanda Prosser, WeRPN Student Board Member
  • Norma Tomlin, Professional Practice Coordinator, WeRPN
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Navigating Nursing in a time of Uncertainty: A Roadmap for Students about to Graduate and New Grads (Recording Available)

WeRPN is committed to supporting newer nurses to navigate the world of nursing, as you transition into this vital and rewarding career. This year, more than ever before, nurses are being faced with new challenges and opportunities in the face of the pandemic. We want to ensure you have the foundational resources to start your career off right. Join us for our ‘Navigating Nursing in a time of Uncertainty: A Roadmap for Students about to Graduate and New Grads” webinar on December 2, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, where you will:
  • Hear from New Grads like you about landing that first nursing job and their own career development experiences
  • Meet members of the WeRPN Professional Practice team – your trusted advisors and resident confidants
  • Learn more about the unique resources WeRPN offers to New Grad members including interview preparation, workshops, self-care supports, toolkit, and mentorship program
Who should attend:
  • New Grads who have recently registered with CNO
  • New Grads who have not yet registered with CNO
  • Students who are nearing graduation
  • Newer nurses in their early years of practice
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