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BY WeRPNFall 2026
A Head Start for Practical Nursing Students
Practical nursing programs are packed with coursework, clinical placements, and registration exam preparation. All that may make the idea of joining a professional association seem like something to deal with later, after graduation. But WeRPN’s st
BY WeResearchFall 2026
From Bedside to Research: Marissa Bradley’s Journey to the WeRPN Research Fellowship
When Marissa Bradley’s mother first encouraged her to pursue nursing, she steadfastly refused. Years later, after working as a PSW in long-term care and completing her practical nursing program, she found her way to the profession anyway — drawn
BY WeRPNFall 2026
Queen’s Park Dispatches: Fall 2026
Making our voices heard at Queen’s Park In May 2026, WeRPN returned to Queen’s Park for our annual Advocacy Day, bringing the lived experiences and priorities of our members directly to Ontario’s decision-makers. Advocacy days provide a key pla
BY WeRPNFall 2026
Welcomed, Known, Included: Creating a Culture of Belonging in Healthcare
Belonging in healthcare can feel like an abstract concept. But as Marilyn Oliver explains, WeRPN’s new cultural competence workbook offers practical steps nurses can take to make their workplaces more inclusive for both patients and colleagues. Mar
BY WeRPNFall 2026
Finding Resilience on the Front Lines of Harm Reduction: An RPN’s Story
When Davis first encountered an overdose, he wasn’t a nurse yet. He was working at a bank when he came across a person who had stopped breathing. He used his First Aid training to keep them in the recovery position while monitoring their vitals unt
BY WeRPNFall 2026
Jeff Benn on Innovation, Policy, and the Power of RPNs
When Jeff Benn, RPN graduated from Northern College in Timmins in 2018, he didn’t lock himself into one path. Instead, he took temporary roles across surgical post-op, the emergency department, and medicine, including COVID medicine. It was a delib
BY WeRPNFall 2026
Ontario’s RPNs Under Strain
2026 State of Nursing Report Offers a Snapshot of Progress and Persistent Challenges. This spring, the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) released its 2026 State of Nursing in Ontario: The RPN Experience in Focus report, off
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
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
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