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Rural nursing

  • Four rural Alberta nurses share what brought them to rural practice and why they love it

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • Wabasca nursing team paves way for innovative training solution during COVID-19

    Wabasca nursing team paves way for innovative training solution during COVID-19

    Legendary musician and band leader, Duke Ellington, once said, “A problem is a chance for you to do your best.”  That’s exactly the approach the Wabasca/Desmarais Health...

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  • Lac La Biche nurses share why they love the rural practice and lifestyle

    Lac La Biche nurses share why they love the rural practice and lifestyle

    “I love rural nursing,” says Jayde Hein, a registered nurse who practises at the William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Heathcare...

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