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News Release - Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario announces 2009 Fellowship Recipients
Date: May 14th, 2009
Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario announces 2009 Fellowship Winners
The Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO) supports continuing education for registered practical nurses (RPNS) through its Leadership/Clinical Practice Fellowship Initiative.
RPNAO is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Fellowships:
Virginia Albrecht, RPN
Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, ON
Implementation of Registered Practical Nurses in the Durham Regional Cancer Centre
Angela Bailey, RPN
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, St. Thomas, ON
Improving Client Outcomes Through Proper Patient Assignment
Claudette Drapeau, RPN
Bluewater Health, Sarnia, ON
Building the Bridge from Full-Scope RPN Practice to Collaborative RN and RPN Practice
Stacy Srokosz, RPN
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham, ON
Improving Patient Safety through Staff Engagement in Rehab/Complex Continuing Care
“To select just four winners out of all the qualified submissions we received was a real challenge and a testament to the dedication and talent of Ontario’s registered practical nurses,” says Sheri Oliver, Program Director for RPNAO. “We are extremely proud of this year’s winners for the vision and leadership they are showing in advancing the nursing profession.”
Scientific and clinical advancements result in a constantly changing workplace for nurses. While nursing education provides the basic building blocks, continuing education is required to ensure patients receive the best possible care. These fellowships provide nurses with an opportunity to pursue extensive professional development, which they can then bring back to their day-to-day roles.
The annual Fellowship program is made possible through funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Proposals are submitted to RPNAO, where they undergo extensive peer review.
“The Fellowship program is a win-win for the nurses, their employers and most importantly, the patients,” says Oliver. “These nurses are pursuing the latest in clinical care developments and are putting that knowledge into practice at the bedside.”
Eligibility criteria and review process details can be found at www.rpnao.org. The call for proposals for 2010 Fellowships will be issued this fall.
About the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO)
Founded in 1958, RPNAO is the voice of registered practical nursing in Ontario. There are more than 33,000 registered practical nurses in Ontario, playing a vital role in the province’s health care system. For more information, visit www.rpnao.org.
For more information:
Warren Weeks,
Eleven Strategic Communications, Inc.
416-238-6361
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