Careers
BY WeRPNSpring 2026
From Determination to Registration
Becoming a nurse isn’t easy, but with determination and support from WeRPN, Kisha Yansen navigated the challenges of registration and was able to launch her nursing career. Registered Practical Nurses’ (RPNs’) career paths rarely follow a strai
BY WeRPNSpring 2026
Equity in Action
After more than 25 years in nursing, Babita has seen the healthcare system from nearly every angle—long-term care, urgent care, family practice, and over a decade in one of Ontario’s busiest emergency departments. Today, her work spans both syste
BY WeRPNFall 2025
From Practical to Powerful
For nearly 25 years, Laura Strachan, RPN, has been a steady presence in the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)’s Inpatient Medicine unit. Her path to nursing was nontraditional, her impact significantly demonstrated how RPNs can lead m
BY WeRPNFall 2025
Leading Without the Title
When we talk about leadership in nursing, the conversation often turns to titles: manager, supervisor, director. But leadership doesn’t always require an office or a formal designation. For Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), leadership often happe
BY Sonia NizzerSpring 2025
Amplifying RPN leadership in home and community care through co-design
RPN leaders in the home and community care sector support large clinical teams, including personal support workers (PSWs), home support workers, and other community-based providers. Their role is multifaceted, integrating critical tasks like onboardi
BY Sonia NizzerSpring 2025
The Power of Mentorship
From transitioning from the classroom to clinical settings to exploring specialized practice areas, the career trajectory of an RPN is rarely a straight line. One powerful resource that can make all the difference? Mentorship. What Makes Mentorship M
BY WeRPNSpring 2025
The Road to Retirement
Retirement is a major milestone, but for many RPNs, it raises questions about financial security, emotional readiness, and life after nursing. While some eagerly anticipate their next chapter, others feel uncertain about when and how to retire. Bet
BY WeRPNSpring 2025
Mid-Career Moves: A Guide for RPNs
For many Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in Ontario, career paths are not always linear. While some remain in the same role for decades, others find themselves seeking new challenges, exploring different specialties, or even pivoting to entirely n
BY WeRPNSpring 2025
Starting Out Strong
Beginning a career as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in Ontario is both exciting and challenging. With nursing shortages and a complex healthcare landscape, new nurses enter environments shaped by the lingering effects of COVID-19 and systemic ch
BY WeRPNFall 2024
Exploring Career Pathways for RPNs
As healthcare continues to evolve, so do the roles within it. Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) play a vital one, providing skilled and compassionate care across diverse healthcare settings. RPNs have access to a wide array of fulfilling and special
BY WeRPNSpring 2024
Liability Insurance: the Best Defence
NAVIGATING the dynamic and challenging nursing profession involves contending with diverse obstacles inherent to in-patient care. Safeguarding one’s professional standing is paramount, given the potential for malpractice claims. WeRPN distinguishes
BY WeRPNSpring 2024
Place to BEGIN
Leveraging the BEGIN program to chart new career paths. The BEGIN program was designed to empower nurses to overcome obstacles so they can evolve their skills and contribute to improving the healthcare landscape. BEGIN provides tuition grants to stud
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