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Nurse practitioners ease the burden for rural Alberta healthcare

RhPAP plays a crucial role in supporting an array of health professionals as they practise throughout rural Alberta. In this issue, we talk with an…

RhPAP plays a crucial role in supporting an array of health professionals as they practise throughout rural Alberta. In this issue, we talk with an nurse practitioner (NP) from Brooks who recently transitioned to an independent practice model, and an…

A T-Rex-cellent experience for 27 medical and nursing students

Over the weekend of March 16-17, the community of Drumheller hosted a group of eager medical and nursing students from the University...
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Study to ask global nurses about their rural Alberta experience

RhPAP is investing $25,000 in a research project to learn more about the experiences of internationally educated nurses (IENs) who work...
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Board member bridges communication between AHS and rural health practitioners

Family physician Dr. Christine Ellis recently joined RhPAP’s Board of Directors, representing one of the Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) seats on the...
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Four rural Alberta nurses share what brought them to rural practice and why they love it

“In the end… We only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we...
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Let’s Go Rural! events come full circle for Innisfail-based nurse

Growing up in a small town, Amber Thibault always felt the unique charm of rural life. As a nursing student, she seized...
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Rural Health Professions Action Plan paves the way for internationally educated nurses in Alberta to complete bridging training and practice in rural Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta (February 12, 2024) — The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is pleased to announce a significant funding commitment from...
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Doctor finds her ‘giddy up’ in Blairmore with support from RhPAP program

Dr. Vanessa Rogers’ path to becoming a physician was a bit of a rocky ride. The horse lover and competitive rider didn’t...
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Speech-language pathologist targets stubborn sounds after RhPAP-funded training

Getting clients to successfully pronounce particular sounds was sometimes a challenge for rural speech-language pathologist Alaina Gamache. It wasn’t until the Bonnyville-based...
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New director shares business expertise with RhPAP board

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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For Nikki Kachmarchyk, rural nursing is a journey of challenges and fulfillment

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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Community collaboration shines: RhPAP, AHS and locals unite to welcome new nurse

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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E-SIMulations assist rural nurses with domestic violence screening

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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