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Ontario’s RPNs applaud government commitment to expand access to nursing education

The Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) commends the government’s plan to remove barriers to nursing education by allowing colleges to grant Bachelor of Nursing degrees.

Ontario Response to COVID19

Get the lastest information and important resources for nurses and other health professionals about the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

New Nursing Award Launched

WeRPN together with the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) and Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) have launched the Nursing Now Ontario Awards to celebrate the work of nurses in the province.

Commitment to expand RPN scope of practice

After years of advocacy from WeRPN, we’re thrilled that the Ministry of Health has listened to the feedback from Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and directed the College of Nurses to move forward with important changes to RPN scope of practice by June 2020.

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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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“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, We RPN member

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Ontario’s RPNs applaud government commitment to expand access to nursing education

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Oct 29, 2020
Annual General Meeting and Conference October 29th & 30th, 2020

Apr 26, 2020
HPCO Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference

Apr 23, 2020
GNAO AGM & Conference 2020

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News Updates

Ontario’s RPNs applaud government commitment to expand access to nursing education

RPN Profiles

We RPN merchandise now available.Shop online.

Policy Issues

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Events

Oct 29, 2020Annual General Meeting and Conference October 29th & 30th, 2020

Apr 26, 2020HPCO Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference

Apr 23, 2020GNAO AGM & Conference 2020

Learn More

WeRPN has Sector LeadingEducational Opportunities

We are
Informed.

We RPN merchandise now available.
Shop online.

Oct 29, 2020
Annual General Meeting and Conference October 29th & 30th, 2020

Apr 26, 2020
HPCO Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference

Apr 23, 2020
GNAO AGM & Conference 2020

WeRPN has Sector Leading
Educational Opportunities