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The WeRPN library is a central repository for RPN inclusive publications, presentations and other resources.

There are basic and advance search functions to help provide access to research information and evidence with key findings and innovative approaches for RPNs. You can enter key words into the search bar in the top right corner or use the ‘Filter by’ items to narrow your search to a specific area of interest. Select an item by clicking on the title to view more information about the publication source, authorship, and abstract details.

The library will be updated regularly to include the latest literature on all matters related to RPNs. You are welcome to share suggestions of additional sources to include in the library with WeResearch, please contact research@werpn.com

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RN-RPN Collaboration: Exploring Practical Tools

Year: 2026

Authors: Alyssa Indar, RN, PhD; Sherry Espin, RN, PhD; Alicia Jones, RN EdD; Mark Aiello, RPN

Subject: Workforce Planning & Development

Keywords: Collaboration, teamwork, leadership, retention, supports, role clarity, scope of practice

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Webinar

Optimizing the Role of Registered Practical Nurses in the Operating Room: A Two-Phase Qualitative Descriptive Study

Year: 2025

Authors: Espin S, Bookey-Bassett S, Indar A, Pringle V, Rose D, Santa Mina E, Teodoro J.

Subject: Policy & Health Services

Keywords: Registered practical nurses; health human resource planning; operating room; role utilization; scope of practice.

Category: Publications

Resource Type: Peer Reviewed

Centering Black Voices: Examining Anti-Black Racism and Structural Barriers in the Experiences of Black RPNs

Year: 2025

Authors: Dr. Nadia Prendergast, Dr. Priscilla Boakye, Andrea Borges, Elwad Ahmed

Subject: Health & Safety for RPNs

Keywords: Racism, equity, discrimination, diversity, leadership

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Poster

Nurse Leaders and Resilience: Starting with Self 

Year: 2025

Authors: WeRPN

Subject: Health & Safety for RPNs

Keywords: Self-care, toolkit, strategies, leadership, framework

Category: Publications

Resource Type: Professional article

Self-Care for Nurses

Year: 2025

Authors: WeRPN

Subject: Education

Keywords: Toolkit, Resilience, Plan, Stress, Reflect, Strength

Category: Resources

Resource Type: Toolkit

Nurses’ Contributions to “Getting Them Better” in Rehabilitation Units: A Case in Canada

Year: 2025

Authors: Connelly DM, Nguyen A, McIntyre A, Tanlaka E, Snobelen N, Guitar NA, Masood M.

Subject: Clinical Practice

Keywords: Rehabilitation nursing; nurse’s role; interprofessional relations.

Category: Publications

Resource Type: Peer Reviewed

Feeling valued is a cornerstone of nurse retention in LTC

Year: 2025

Authors: Dr. Denise Connelly, Dr. Nicole Guitar, Dr. Kristin Prentice, Dr. Melissa Hay

Subject: Workforce Planning & Development

Keywords: retention, recruitment, value, workplace, education, tuition, BEGIN, bridging, transition

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Video

Enhancing Stroke Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Teams: Exploring Rehabilitation Nursing Practices and Perspectives

Year: 2025

Authors: Tanlaka EF, McIntyre A, Connelly D, Snobelen N, Haffar Y.

Subject: Clinical Practice

Keywords: Interprofessional, team, role

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Poster

Building Psychological Safety in Long-Term Care Study

Year: 2025

Authors: Attila Kovacs, Rosanra Yoon

Subject: Health & Safety for RPNs

Keywords: Research, Framework, Fellowship

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Webinar

Retention strategies for nurses in long-term care and home and community care

Year: 2025

Authors: Dr. Kristin Prentice, Dr. Denise Connelly, Dr. Nicole Guitar

Subject: Workforce Planning & Development

Keywords: workforce, shortage, education, policy

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Webinar

RPN Leaders’ Experiences Responding to Workplace Violence and Harassment in Home and Community Care

Year: 2025

Authors: Sonia Nizzer; Pamela Hopwood; Madison Brydges; Emily King

Subject: Health & Safety for RPNs

Keywords: Accountability, leadership, support, framework, best practice

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Poster

Emotional Model of Care Project: Literature review of Existing Evidence related to the Concepts of Compassionate Care and Person-Centered Care Approach in Long-Term Care (LTC)

Year: 2025

Authors: Dr. Winnie Sun, Jen Calver, Lucas Martignetti, Oghenefegor Uwejeya, Farzana Rahman, Sheryl Thorpe, Claire Doble

Subject: Clinical Practice

Keywords: Organizational culture, support, interdisciplinary

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Poster

Nurse Leaders and Resilience: Starting with Self

Year: 2025

Authors: WeRPN

Subject: Education

Keywords: Self-care, mental health, well-being, framework, reflection

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Poster

Evaluating the implementation and impact of a new nursing role: a multi-method study

Year: 2025

Authors: Marianne Saragosa, RN PhD

Subject: Policy & Health Services

Keywords: Role clarity, team collaboration, integration, acute care

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Slide Deck

The State of Nursing in Ontario: A 2025 Review

Year: 2025

Authors: WeRPN

Subject: Policy & Health Services

Keywords: Survey, challenges, opportunities, support, collaboration, recruitment, culture, Internationally educated nurses, New graduate nurses

Category: Publications

Resource Type: Report

Creating Impact Through Curiosity: My RPN Research Journey

Year: 2025

Authors: Victoria Pringle, BScN, RN, RPN

Subject: Education

Keywords: Fellowship

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Slide Deck

Confronting Anti-Black Racism: Advancing Equity and Supporting Black RPNs in Healthcare Practice

Year: 2025

Authors: Dr. Nadia Prendergast, Dr. Priscilla Boakye, Andrea Borges, Elwad Ahmed

Subject: Health & Safety for RPNs

Keywords: Racism, equity, discrimination, diversity, leadership

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Slide Deck

Building Psychological Safety in Long-Term Care: Strengthening Equity & Trauma-informed Organizational Capacity

Year: 2025

Authors: Rosanra Yoon & Attila Kovacs

Subject: Health & Safety for RPNs

Keywords: Support, resources, toolkit, mental health

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Slide Deck

Understanding Spasticity in Long-Term Care: Perspectives of Health Care Providers and Experiences of Residents

Year: 2025

Authors: Amanda McIntyre, PhD, RN

Subject: Clinical Practice

Keywords: Recognition, strategies, management, education

Category: Presentations

Resource Type: Slide Deck

Scope of practice of primary care nurses: a protocol for an umbrella review of international literature.

Year: 2025

Authors: Lukewich J, Mathews M, Myles S, Dufour É, Asghari S, Rioux-Dubois A, Martin-Misener R, Halcomb EJ, Chiu P, Poitras ME, Leslie K, McGraw M, Ryan D, Curnew D, Meredith L, Morin A, Swab M, Braithwaite S, Macdonald D, Hedden L, Aubrey-Bassler K, Calver J, Bruneau J

Subject: Policy & Health Services

Keywords: Nurses; Nursing research; Primary Care; Review.

Category: Publications

Resource Type: Peer Reviewed

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