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COVID-19
Spring 2022
Championing Inclusive Healthcare, Q&A with Dr. Isaac Bogoch
Dr. Isaac Bogoch has become a familiar face during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with WeRPN, he reflects on what the pandemic has taught us about public health in Ontario –and how RPNs play a role in strategies moving forward.
BY Norma TomlinSpring 2022
Considering a New Future for Nurses
In Canada, nurses (registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, and registered practical nurses) represent the largest single group of health care providers. They are trusted practitioners, knowledgeable leaders, and agents of c
BY Norma TomlinSpring 2022
Nursing Outside the Box
Opportunity is everywhere with an education in practical nursing. We talked to nurses who have used their nursing education and experience as the launching point to many different careers. While the careers of these RPNs are diverse, there’s one th
BY Suzanne SchellSpring 2022
President’s Address
We Are Reimagining Nursing As an instructor in the Practical Nursing Program at St. Lawrence College, I always ask my students why they decided to pursue nursing as a career. The most common response is that they want to use their talents, skills a
BY Dianne MartinSpring 2022
CEO’s Message
The Risk of Normalizing Deviance “Workload” has become a buzzword – and it’s no longer an adequate word to describe what we’re experiencing in nursing. In every profession – and not just in health – people are experiencing worker shorta
BY Jessica Emmerson-ReidpathFall 2021
A new normal
Familiar sights and sounds are slowly coming back at our rural long-term care facility.
BY April PreisentanzFall 2021
Leading from the heart
The pandemic was a test of April Preisentanz’s strength as a leader.
BY Patricia CichockiFall 2021
A post-pandemic world will be different and yet familiar
A new graduate reflects on entering the profession during a pandemic.
BY Suzanne SchellFall 2021
A Chance for a Fresh Start
Though this pandemic devastated, upended, and disrupted our lives, it also taught me to treasure all that’s important - my family, both at work and at home.
BY An RPNFall 2021
Miguel’s Story: Pandemic, Pregnancy and Loss
Heart-wrenching loss and grief are stark reminders of the sacrifices that nurses and other frontline workers make in the line of duty.
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