Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 90 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton, ON
Date & Time: November 28 @ 8:30 am –
4:00 pm
Join us for a dynamic day of knowledge sharing and inspiration as we explore research that highlights the vital role of Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in shaping healthcare innovation and advancing practice. Hosted by WeRPN’s Research Advisory Committee, this in-person symposium brings together researchers, leaders, and practitioners committed to driving meaningful change in the healthcare system.
Due to Popular Demand –
Registration is Now Closed
For inquiries, please contact the Research Team at research@werpn.com.
Join us on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. for an exciting webinar featuring insights from Unity Health researchers on a groundbreaking RPN Research Fellowship. Discover a unique framework that empowers RPNs to develop applied research skills, leadership, and training. Nurse leaders will learn how to boost research capacity in their teams, while RPNs can explore opportunities to enhance their research expertise!
Don’t miss out — learn how this fellowship can open doors to future research! Register now.
Join us on Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. to uncover the complexities of detecting ovarian cancer.
Featuring Dr. Alison Ross, Director of Knowledge Mobilization, and Stephanie Gosselin, Program Director at Ovarian Cancer Canada. Dr. Ross works closely with colleagues across Canada to ensure the highest quality disease and treatment information is shared with the community. Stephanie Gosselin is dedicated to building community and supporting those affected by ovarian cancer, providing up-to-date information through various education and support programs.
In this webinar, participants will learn about:
- Signs & symptoms
- Risk factors
- The importance of prevention
- Support programs & resources from Ovarian Cancer Canada
Don’t miss this insightful session to better understand ovarian cancer and how we can support those affected.
Sign up now.
Join Marilyn Oliver, RPN and Professional Practice Associate at WeRPN on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, at 7 p.m. for an essential webinar: “Workplace Violence — A Reality for Practical Nurses.” Learn about the types of violence RPNs face, including bullying and horizontal violence, and discover effective strategies for prevention and management. You’ll also get an exclusive look at WeRPN’s newly revised Workplace Prevention Toolkit. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools for creating a safer workplace.
Click here to reserve your spot now.
Join us on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 7 p.m. for an engaging discussion called, “Circle of Life: Let’s Talk about Organ and Tissue Donation.” Led by Tiffany Lue RN, MN, from Trillium Gift of Life Network, this session will shed light on the significance of organ and tissue donation, including who can benefit from it and the pathways involved. We’ll delve into the essential process of Routine Notification to Ontario Health (Trillium Gift of Life) and highlight the crucial role RPNs play in supporting donation efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and contribute to this vital conversation.
Register now! #OrganDonation #CircleOfLife
February is heart month. Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death in women in Canada. Globally cardiovascular disease affects one out of three women, yet women everywhere are understudied, under-diagnosed, under-treated and under-aware. It doesn’t have to be this way; we as healthcare providers can play a role in public education to improve these statistics. Join us on February 20th, 2024, at 7 p.m. for our monthly webinar on Women and Heart Disease.
Register here.
RPNs are valuable contributors to research and the critical appraisal of literature and evidence. They also play a critical role in strengthening the application and translation of findings into practice and policy to improve healthcare and outcomes. Join us on March 26th at 7 p.m. for our “Guiding Force of Nursing Research for RPNs” webinar in two weeks. During this session, RPNs will have an opportunity to engage with members of the WeRPN Research Advisory Council and hear responses to some frequently asked questions, such as ‘How do healthcare settings become selected for research studies?’ and ‘Where does funding come from?’.
Register now for this informative webinar.
RPNs advocate for the implementation and use of evidence-informed nursing practice to promote better patient outcomes every day. To learn more, join us on January 23rd, 2024, at 7 p.m. for our webinar, “RPNs: Strengthening Impact and Relevance of Evidence-Informed Nursing Practice”. This webinar will focus on the critical role of RPNs in developing, translating and evaluating nursing knowledge to strengthen the impact and relevance of new and emerging evidence. We will share nursing highlights and discuss “real-world” experiences for how RPNs are addressing existing gaps in nursing and healthcare to enhance health promotion and respond effectively to actual or potential health problems.
Register here.
Join us on Tues. Dec. 12, 2023, at 7 p.m. for our monthly webinar — “HIV Basics: What’s New”. Presented by Region 2 Board Member, Deanna Clatworthy, RPN, BScN, MN, RN, this webinar will cover the basics of HIV and what nurses need to know, including current best practices such as medication therapy, vertical transmission and pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis.
Register here.
