Rural nursing Archives - Rural Health Professions Action Plan

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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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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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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Unveiling the Thriving World of Rural Nursing Through Jackie McDonald’s Journey

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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Embrace Adventure: Thriving in Rural Nursing with Arielle Stuart

Meet Arielle Stuart, a licensed practical nurse whose journey embodies the spirit of embracing new horizons. After completing her training in Surrey,...
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University love story sparks passion for rural nursing

Nolan O’Brien never expected that he would live or work in rural Alberta. However, that’s just what happened after he fell in...
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Psychiatric nursing students experience slice of northern life during placement

Viewing the oil sands and experiencing an ice road aren’t typical activities for nurses on a practicum. However, three registered psychiatric student nurses from...
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Community connections find welcoming home for student nurse

For nursing students, rural placements are exciting educational opportunities. However, for those with no local connections, it can be stressful to find short-term accommodation while training in rural communities. Stressed was...
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Wainwright offers degree for locals interested in becoming RNs

The recruitment and retention of nurses has been a challenge in rural Alberta for years. In response to that challenge, a “grow...
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Lactation consultants offer rural breastfeeding moms support

Becoming a parent is an experience like no other: the overwhelming emotion of meeting your new baby, the sleep deprivation, the joys of the first smile and...
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