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RPNAO Leadership/Clinical Practice Fellowship Initiative

Since November 2005, the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO) has administered the Leadership/Clinical Practice Fellowship Program. A total of 18 RPNs have participated in the program which is funded by Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC).

The opportunity offers RPNs the opportunity to undertake a fully funded mentor-based internship within their workplace. The program is the first of its kind for RPNs and requires selected applicants to develop, with a mentor, a learning plan and budget to address an identified gap within the workplace. The nurse will then dedicate 400 hours (full time) to their fellowship and can be currently working either part time or full time. Some suggested themes include:

  • RPN focused work contributing to healthy workplaces
  • Prevention and management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes
  • Contributing to the development of Ontario’s eHealth strategy - how your organization is using eHealth and how staff is participating
  • Mental health issues and addictions services
  • Implementation of RNAO Best Practice Guidelines
  • Interprofessional Care/Teams 

For more information, please email Ruth Hernandez at rhernandez@rpnao.org

Funded Fellowship Projects include:

Developing the Role of the Registered Practical Nurse in the Emergency Department

Clinical Nursing Expertise in the Care and Treatment of Mental Health Clients with Concurrent Disorders

Examining the Role of the Registered Practical Nurses in Home Peritoneal Dialysis

 

The Request for Proposals (RFP) for this cycle of the Leadership/Clinical Practice Fellowship Program has been issued! The first step is to submit an abstract with the deadline of Monday January 11th 2010.

Below you will find information regarding:
• Writing an Abstract
• How to Write a Proposal
• Prospective Fellow-Mentor Information
• Milestone for the 2010-2011 cycle

For your information please see the fllowing Links

Writing an Abstract

Prospective Fellow-Mentor Information

How to Write a Proposal-Leadership Clinical Practice Fellowship

Milestones For 2010-2011 Fellowship

For further information please contact Ruth Hernandez at rhernandez@rpnao.org