Scott Boyer joined the RhPAP Board of Directors in 2023 as a public member representative. Born and raised in Edmonton, the married...
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Nikki Kachmarchyk, a licensed practical nurse, never imagined working in a rural community. Afterall, she didn’t mind practising in the city. But...
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A Northern Alberta community is rallying to welcome an international registered nurse with hope it will encourage him to set down roots...
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A research project supported by RhPAP to empower rural nurses in effectively screening for domestic violence within their communities is being shared...
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Dr. Saurabh Parmar loves to learn something new every day. His clinic in Beaverlodge, Alberta, a nearby satellite office in Hythe, and...
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The Rhapsody Awards recognize rural Alberta health professionals or teams that demonstrate superior commitment to their patients, health-care team, and community. You’d...
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In the welcoming embrace of Long Island Lake, a group of aspiring physicians experience the essence of rural living, guided by the...
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Finding your true calling is often a winding journey. For Dr. Olga Efimova, that path detoured through an economics graduate degree before...
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A Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)-supported research project in the Crowsnest Pass municipality in Southern Alberta has been making significant...
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Meet Jackie McDonald, a passionate registered nurse whose love for learning led her to Hinton, AB. Hailing from a four-year nursing program...
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In the heart of Spirit River, a dedicated family physician is rewriting the story of rural health care. Dr. Deanna Funk, driven...
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Meet Arielle Stuart, a licensed practical nurse whose journey embodies the spirit of embracing new horizons. After completing her training in Surrey,...
Read MoreKristen Belke grew up in the city. But she enrolled in a rural nursing program and did her final practicum in Whitecourt. Then it happened. She fell in love with a man who lived in Whitecourt. And shortly after, she fell in love with rural nursing in Whitecourt.
With Hinton now witnessing a surge in hip and knee surgeries, Jackie’s recent learnings come to the forefront as she provides essential education on medications, pain management techniques, and recovery strategies.
Recently, she observed her first Caesarian-section, a captivating experience that marks her foray into maternity and emergency nursing.
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