Nursing
BY WeRPNSpring 2026
Strengthening the System
Ontario’s healthcare system continues to operate under sustained pressure including crowded emergency departments, delayed admissions, and ongoing workforce shortages. While solutions are often framed around adding resources, an equally critical op
BY WeRPNSpring 2026
From Determination to Registration: One RPN’s Journey with WeRPN
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 Lindsay Pentland, RPNSpring 2026
Looking Ahead with Confidence
If we haven’t met, my name is Lindsay Pentland. This past January, I had the honour of stepping into the role of President of WeRPN. In this role, I’ve had the opportunity to connect more closely with RPNs across the province and better understan
BY WeRPNSpring 2026
Queen’s Park Dispatches: Spring 2026
Submission to the Ontario Government’s 2026 Pre-Budget Consultations WeRPN recently submitted its recommendations for the Ontario government’s 2026 Budget, highlighting the critical role of Ontario’s 65,000 RPNs in the province’s healthcare s
BY Dianne MartinSpring 2026
What Matters Most
As I prepare for my retirement this June, I write this final editorial with a full heart—and with a perspective that has become clearer to me over time. For many years, I have had the privilege of leading an organization dedicated to supporting and
BY WeRPNSpring 2026
Equity in Action: Meeting People Where They Are
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 Dianne MartinFall 2025
The Power and Future of Practical Nursing
As we step into the fall season, I find myself reflecting on the incredible practice of Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) across Ontario. At WeRPN, we have been using the phrase “practical meets incredible” — because time and again, we see RPN
BY Angela Corneil, RPN, Board President, WeRPNFall 2025
Today’s RPN Redefined: Practical Meets Incredible
As I reflect on my journey as an RPN and my role as your President, I am reminded every day of the incredible impact that RPNs have across Ontario. It is an honour to serve such a dedicated group of professionals whose care, compassion, and expertise
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
Bridging Two Worlds
When Leonard Benoit introduces himself, he begins by sharing his name in the Mi’kmaq language which translates to Circling Wolf. “I come from Miawpukek First Nation, on the territory of Newfoundland and Labrador.” For 25 years, Leonard has been
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 WeRPNFall 2025
Queen’s Park Dispatches: Fall 2025
Nursing Week 2025: Advocacy in action For Nursing Week 2025 (May 12–18), we proudly supported the introduction of Bill 19, the Patient-to-Nurse Ratios for Hospitals Act, at Queen’s Park, with our CEO Dianne Martin joining MPP France Gélina
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