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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
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
Queen’s Park Dispatches: Spring 2025
RPNs on the frontlines of advocacy at Queen’s Park Our delegation spent much of the day reiterating the priorities detailed in our Budget submission, which is structured around three key areas. Recognizing the critical need to retain our current nu
2025 Board Nominations
Region 1 LHIN Numbers: 1&2 LHIN Names: Erie-St. Clair and South West 2-year term Region 3 LHIN Numbers: 4&6 LHIN Names: Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant & Mississauga Halton 2-year term Region 5 LHIN Numbers: 10&11 LHIN Names: South E
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
Taking a Pause to Talk Menopause
Menopause is a natural stage of life that affects half the population, yet it remains a topic often overlooked in workplaces – including healthcare. For RPNs, menopause presents a dual challenge: providing care to patients experiencing menopausal s
From the WeResearch Desk: Spring 2025
Advancing RPN Knowledge: The Power of Research in Strengthening Our Profession Some of the most used evidence sources in nursing include scholarly research, nursing texts and information resources from reputable institutions such as national health a
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
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
President’s Address: Spring 2025
As I settle into the role of President, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that has led me here. It is a true honour to serve the dedicated and committed RPNs of Ontario who continue to shape the future of healthcare in so many ways.
Study Smarter
Nursing students know the feeling all too well – trying to drink from the educational firehose while mastering complex procedures, memorizing medications, and surviving clinical rotations. In fact, one could wonder if the brain can actually absorb
Feeling the Squeeze
Nursing is a profession that demands passion, knowledge, skill, and resilience. Beyond your shifts, many of you juggle full-time work with full-time life, including the needs of growing children, aging parents or household responsibilities. You are t
