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WeRPN is the voice of registered practical nursing in Ontario. To advocate for quality, respectful working environments for RPNs.
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Our Objectives Are:

To advocate for RPNs in diverse settings, resulting in optimum client health services through policy, legislation and regulation. To enhance the professional competencies of RPNs by ensuring the research, development and delivery of quality educational programs. To promote the benefits of membership to RPNs in order to ensure a strong and unified professional voice. To promote a closer working relationship with other health & related organizations.

11/03/2026

Yesterday, WeRPN CEO Lori Singh, RPN, MBA, CHE met with Ontario’s Minister of Long-Term Care, Natalia Kusendova-Bashta , to discuss priorities affecting Registered Practical Nurses working across the sector.

Their conversation focused on nurse retention, the importance of the Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing (BEGIN) program, and how RPNs working in long-term care can be better supported to build sustainable, rewarding careers.

WeRPN will continue advocating for practical solutions that strengthen the nursing workforce, support professional growth, and ensure RPNs have the resources and opportunities they need to provide high-quality care to residents across Ontario.

11/03/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Awards of Excellence.

These awards honour RPNs and organizations whose contributions exemplify excellence in practice, leadership, innovation, mentorship, research, and service to the profession.

This year’s award recipients are:

• Care of Older Ontarians: Chad Peterson, RPN
• Excellence & Innovation: Patricia Tsatsu, RPN
• Mental Health: Marissa Bradley, RPN
• Preceptor: Jennifer Floyd, RPN
• Palliative Care: Jennifer Ferris, RPN
• President’s Award: Eva Marie Lewis, RPN
• Research, RPN: Helena Ross, RPN
• Research, Organization: Thrive Group Centre of Excellence
• Employer: Lakeridge Health

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients and nominees. Your leadership, dedication, and impact continue to elevate the profession and inspire excellence across the province.

11/02/2026

We are at the 2026 Home Care Ontario Symposium and our team is looking forward to connecting with RPNs and healthcare leaders to highlight the many programs we have that support nurses and employers.

Attending the conference? Stop by our booth to learn more about some exciting opportunities.

10/30/2026

Thank you to all the nurses, nursing students and healthcare leaders who helped make Day 1 of our 68th AGM & Conference a success.

We’re excited to welcome attendees back for Day 2, with more learning, connection and engagement ahead.

Stay tuned for more highlights and photos in the coming days.

10/29/2026

⏰ Only 2 days left to apply!

Practical Nursing students can apply for a $1,000 WeRPN Education Trust Fund bursary by October 31.

🎓 Open to eligible first- and second-year PN students at accredited Ontario colleges
💰 Bursary: $1,000
✅ WeRPN Student Membership required — and it’s FREE

Not a member yet? Join at werpn.com/student, then submit your bursary application before the deadline.

Selected applicants will be notified by November 30.

Don’t miss out — apply by October 31!

10/29/2026

Thunder Bay, we’re coming to you next week!

Join RPNs and PN students from across Northern Ontario on November 5 for a free day of learning, connection and conversation.

Meet WeRPN’s new CEO, Lori Singh, share what matters to you, and explore culturally responsive approaches to person- and family-centred care.

📍 Delta Hotels Thunder Bay - 2240 Sleeping Giant Pkwy, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 0E7
🗓 November 5 | 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
🎟 Free to attend

Your voice. Your profession. Our future.

Register: werpn.com/events

10/28/2026

WeRPN is at OLTCA’s This is Long-Term Care conference, representing the RPNs who make up the majority of nurses working in Ontario’s long-term care sector.

As conversations focus on the future of LTC, we’re here to ensure the perspectives of RPNs are part of the discussion — reflecting the essential role they play in delivering high-quality care to residents every day.

10/28/2026

Our Mississauga Job Fair has been a huge hit, with over 500 nurses and dozens of employers in attendance.

WeRPN want’s to know – where do you think we should hold our next job fair?

Drop a comment on this video and let us know!

10/28/2026

Our 2025/26 Annual Report is here.

This year was defined by growth, connection and impact as we continued to support RPNs, strengthen the profession and amplify RPN voices across Ontario.

We’re proud of what we accomplished together—and excited for what comes next.

Read the full report to explore the year in review: https://loom.ly/iw7fGAw

10/27/2026

New stories. Fresh perspectives. One strong RPN community.

The Fall edition of We Are Practical Nursing explores leadership, research, advocacy, career growth and frontline care—including a feature on Jeff Benn, RPN, and his perspective on innovation, policy and why RPNs need a voice in shaping the future of healthcare.

Explore the latest edition: journal.werpn.com

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Toronto, ON

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

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+14372316930

Website

http://www.werpn.com/

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