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WeRPN statement in response to launch of Independent Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission

The Ministry of Long Term Care announced the launch of an Independent Commission, led by Associate Chief Justice Frank N. Marrocco, Angela Coke and Dr. Jack Kitts to examine how COVID-19 spread within long-term care homes, the impact on residents, staff, and families, and the overall response by the province and other parties to prevent, isolate and contain the virus. In response, WeRPN has issued the following statement.

Military Report Highlights Longstanding Issues with Ontario’s Long Term Care System

The report released by the Canadian Armed Forces regarding the conditions in five Ontario long term care (LTC) facilities calls attention to issues that nurses have been raising alarm about for years. Read our response

WeRPN responds to Ontario Government Commitment to Launch Independent Commission into Long-Term Care

Today the Ontario government announced that it plans to launch an independent commission into Ontario's long-term care system beginning in September. Read our statement from WeRPN CEO Dianne Martin

Recipients of inaugural Nursing Now Ontario Awards honoured for nursing excellence

WeRPN joins nursing partners in celebrating excellence in nursing through the Nursing Now Ontario Awards.

RPN Profiles

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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Policy Issues

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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“WeRPN has been wonderful at advocating for the scope, role, and practice of RPNs. They’ve also been very helpful in helping to facilitate conversations.”

Jen Calver, WeRPN member

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WeRPN statement in response to launch of Independent Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission

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Events

Oct 29, 2020
WeRPN AGM & Conference, October 29th & 30th, 2020

Jun 01, 2020
CNA: Medical-Surgical & Gerontology Nursing Specialties for RPNs

Mar 30, 2020
Marskell Healthcare Career Fair – postponed to Sept

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We are Informed.

News Updates

WeRPN statement in response to launch of Independent Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission

RPN Profiles

We RPN merchandise now available.Shop online.

Policy Issues

Join

Events

Oct 29, 2020WeRPN AGM & Conference, October 29th & 30th, 2020

Jun 01, 2020CNA: Medical-Surgical & Gerontology Nursing Specialties for RPNs

Mar 30, 2020Marskell Healthcare Career Fair – postponed to Sept

Learn More

WeRPN has Sector LeadingEducational Opportunities

We are
Informed.

We RPN merchandise now available.
Shop online.

Oct 29, 2020
WeRPN AGM & Conference, October 29th & 30th, 2020

Jun 01, 2020
CNA: Medical-Surgical & Gerontology Nursing Specialties for RPNs

Mar 30, 2020
Marskell Healthcare Career Fair – postponed to Sept

WeRPN has Sector Leading
Educational Opportunities