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Op Ed: The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on our dedicated nurses. To retain them, we need to offer fair compensation

Of late, there has a been a common and recurring theme to my conversation with nurses. Quite a few are seriously considering leaving the profession, and others are feeling burnt out, frustrated and undervalued. It’s understandable given the heartbreak and pressure nurses have faced. COVID-19 was a reality-check for Ontario’s health system, particularly its long-term care (LTC) sector.

WeRPN Statement on Bill 124

WeRPN joins our health care partners in urging the government to exempt health care workers from Bill 124. Read our statement

WeRPN reponds to latest extension of PSW wage enhancement

WeRPN is very disappointed that the Ontario government has extended the temporary wage increase for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) without providing additional supports for Registered Practical Nurses (RPN), who work alongside them. While we agree that PSWs should be paid more, the government must also recognize the vital contributions of RPNs with a similar wage increase. Read our statement.

WeRPN applauds $35 million investment to boost nursing education

Today, the Ontario Government announced it would invest $35 million to boost enrollment in nursing education programs for Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 cohorts in publicly-assisted colleges and universities across the province. In response, WeRPN issued the following statement

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WESLEY GREEN, RPN

“Nursing is challenging and makes you think.”

PATRIC CAMPEAU

“Making a difference with every client.”

KATHERINE GOUDIS

“Being an RPN is like being a participant in a patient’s journey.”

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Scope of Practice

The College of Nurses is moving forward with important changes to RPN scope of practice by June 2020. Here’s what that means in practice.

Nursing Career Laddering

While the number of RPNs in Ontario continues to grow each year, our province is currently experiencing a shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Personal Support Workers (PSWs). Now is the time to expand opportunities for nurses to career ladder to RN.

Building a Health Human Resource Strategy

If we want to continue to build a 21st-century health system, government needs to work with health stakeholders toward a comprehensive and integrated health human resources strategy.

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Oct 28, 2021
WeRPN AGM, October 28th, 2021

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Virtual New Grad Workshop

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RPNs Leading the Way: Vaccines and Infection Control (Recording Now Available)

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Op Ed: The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on our dedicated nurses. To retain them, we need to offer fair compensation

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Oct 28, 2021WeRPN AGM, October 28th, 2021

Aug 20, 2021*Virtual* New Grad Workshop

Jun 23, 2021RPNs Leading the Way: Vaccines and Infection Control (Recording Now Available)

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Oct 28, 2021
WeRPN AGM, October 28th, 2021

Aug 20, 2021
Virtual New Grad Workshop

Jun 23, 2021
RPNs Leading the Way: Vaccines and Infection Control (Recording Now Available)

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Educational Opportunities

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