Duty to Care through COVID-19: Experiences of personal and professional resilience of Registered Practical Nurses in long-term care homes.
Collegial support, confidence in self and resilience are rooted in the experiences of RPNs. This was never more important for Registered Practical Nurses working in long-term care homes than during the COVID-19 crisis. Understanding the experiences of RPNs during COVID-19 is critical to inform the development of health, social and institutional policies within the LTC home sector. This research study asked RPNs to tell their story. Dr. Denise Connelly, Western University, will present the results aimed at understanding the experiences of RPNs during the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of personal and professional resilience. This presentation will describe diverse perspectives about how RPNs worked in through unprecedented challenges. Results will be shared about how the research findings have informed development of supports, programs and resources by WeRPN to help nurses become and remain resilient in their duty to care in long-term care homes, and across practice settings during this pandemic and beyond. FREE Webinar –
Register today! https://bit.ly/3vbeK3V
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
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
Resources, supports and positive encouragement for RPNs Mental Health – Our Mental Wellness is being negatively impacted every day during this pandemic. We will discuss and address strategies that impact both nurses and their patients. Join us for this FREE, live webinar on Feb 17, 2022 @ 7pm. Register here:
https://bit.ly/3geqtHC
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.
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
Watch WeRPN’s recent monthly education webinar and hear from Julie Wong of Alzheimer Toronto and Francine Georgopoulos, RPN, about what is dementia, the different types, how to communicate with dementia patients and what resources are available for patients, families and caregivers. The Webinar took place via Zoom, Wednesday, September 29 at 7 p.m.
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:
Watch WeRPN’s recent clinical education event and hear from the RPNs about the leadership role they are playing in the vaccination campaign and infection control. The Webinar took place via Zoom, Wednesday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
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
Missed the event? Watch the Recording 
