We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 WeRPN Education Trust Fund (ETF) Bursary. The ETF was established to provide additional financial support to practical nursing students, recognizing the challenges that many students face during their academic pursuits. These $1000 bursaries are awarded to practical nursing students to recognize their dedication and commitment to the profession. WeRPN is honoured to be able to support practical nursing students on their educational journey.
The fifth annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards (NNOA) is accepting nominations for Ontario-based nurse practitioners (NP), registered nurses (RN) and registered practical nurses (RPN) who have demonstrated high professional standards, superior evidence-based and compassionate clinical practice.
The shortage of PSWs has been an ongoing concern for Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and others across the health system. WeRPN commends new efforts to bolster recruitment of these vital colleagues while acknowledging that in order to recruit and retain the health care professionals to meet the needs of Ontario’s aging population now and into the future, further funding is needed to ensure fair and equitable compensation for RPNs and those who work along side them.
The Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing (BEGIN) program will now provide funding for eligible bridging students to grow their careers in Hospitals, Primary Care, Long-Term Care and Home and Community Care.
WeRPN released findings today from its annual survey, “The State of Nursing in Ontario: A 2023 Review.” The survey analyzes nursing experiences collected over the past year.
Today, the Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing (BEGIN) program announced it has reached an important milestone, with more than 1,000 participants enrolled, who are committed to dedicating a portion of their careers to Ontario's Long-Term Care (LTC) or Home and Community Care (HCC) sectors following graduation.
Three extraordinary nurses who have gone above and beyond in making invaluable contributions to patients’ lives and the healthcare system are being honoured at the fourth annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards (NNOA).
WeRPN recently wrote an open letter to Silvie Crawford, Executive Director and CEO of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), regarding WeRPN's and Ontario RPNs' concerns regarding the CNO's plan to increase registration fees by over 20 per cent in 2024.
WeRPN is concerned by the lack of strong action to tackle Ontario’s nursing crisis in the 2023 Budget. Prior to the pandemic, Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) were sounding the alarm about the growing strains on nurses and our healthcare system. The past few years have continued to place growing pressure on RPNs, with many now reaching a breaking point and 47 per cent considering leaving the profession.
WeRPN welcomes the additional $1.25 billion investment to retain and recruit more nurses in Ontario’s long-term care homes. With RPNs representing more than 64 per cent of the nurses in long-term care, this is a critical step to ensure Ontario’s LTC homes have the right balance of staff to meet growing resident needs.
