Year: 2026
Authors: WeRPN
Subject: Policy & Health Services
Keywords: Survey, workload, support, shortages, staffing, artificial intelligence (AI), mental health, retention, education
Source: WeRPN
Health Worker Group: Registered Practical Nurses
Sector:
Country: Canada
Geography: Ontario
Category: Publications
Resource Type: Report
WeRPN Role: Sponsored
In 2026, WeRPN commissioned a comprehensive survey to document and benchmark the current state of nursing in Ontario and the challenges and opportunities facing this profession. Over 800 RPNs participated from across the province. This annual survey follows previous research conducted in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2020.
Methodology From March 18 to April 9, 2026, an online survey was conducted among 845 Registered Practical Nurses across Ontario, by WeRPN. For comparison purposes only, the sample plan would carry a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.
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