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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

Nursing Now Ontario Awards Winners honoured at Virtual Ceremony

WeRPN welcomes recommendations from LTC Commission and calls for immediate action

For years, Ontario’s Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) have advocated for changes to long-standing issues plaguing the province’s long-term care (LTC) sector. Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission’s report highlights how pervasive recruitment and retention issues, inconsistent application of infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices, and a lack of clear public health guidance to the sector exacerbated the already dire situation in the province’s long-term care homes.

Opinion: Ontario’s registered practical nurses deserve ‘fair compensation’

Read our CEO's opinion piece about why RPNs deserve to be fairly compensated and recognized for the valuable care they provide.

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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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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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Oct 28, 2021
WeRPN AGM, October 28th & 29th, 2021

Apr 22, 2021
Virtual New Grad Workshop

Apr 14, 2021
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WeRPN applauds $35 million investment to boost nursing education

RPN Profiles

We RPN merchandise now available.Shop online.

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Oct 28, 2021WeRPN AGM, October 28th & 29th, 2021

Apr 22, 2021*Virtual* New Grad Workshop

Apr 14, 2021In Conversation with Practical Nursing Students (Recording Available)

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Oct 28, 2021
WeRPN AGM, October 28th & 29th, 2021

Apr 22, 2021
Virtual New Grad Workshop

Apr 14, 2021
In Conversation with Practical Nursing Students (Recording Available)

WeRPN has Sector Leading
Educational Opportunities

WeRPN merchandise now available.
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