[Sharon]

We’d like to know a little more about you. Tell us in a couple of lines about your reason for taking this course, and an interesting fact about you.

[Marion Catherine]

Hi ! my name is Catherine and I am a new nurse in practice for 1.5 years. I am in Ottawa and this is a second (or is it my third) career. I work in retirement and long term care environments. I love my work. The objective in taking these leadership courses is to learn how to better lead within a community of healthcare workers.

Hi my name is Emmaline ,I am currently working in Long term care environment the reason for taking this leadership course is to be more equipped and gain more knowledge to apply to my everyday practice as Nurse.

[Sarah]

Hello,
My name is Sarah. I’ve worked in long term care for about 13 years. I recently started a new position where I oversee the RAI program for 3 long term care homes. I’m eager to improve my leadership skills for this new position.

[Mary Lianne]

Hi everyone,
My name is Lianne. I am currently working in a private setting of Retired Nuns, caring for their every day needs in their Motherhouse. It is a very unique setting with changes happening daily. I am taking this course to help me become a better leader for our team.

[Norma]

Hi all, my name is Norma Tomlin, and I am the director of professional practice here at WeRPN, and I will be co-facilitating this course with my colleague Marilyn Oliver. I have been an RPN for 30-plus years and have both a bachelor’s and a master’s in health administration. I started my career in private rehab clinics and spent 15 years in community care. I have also worked as a case manager at the CARE centre for internationally educated nurses before joining WeRPN in 2016 as a practice associate. I have always been very passionate about supporting nurses and am very proud to be an RPN. Additionally, I am a mother of three sons, 24, 21, and 18, and recently, both my spouse and I have retired from being full-time hockey parents! While one of our sons works in hockey and the other plays college hockey, we are no longer tied to the rinks and are starting to enjoy our free time again! I am excited to get to know you all and look forward to the next eight weeks of learning together.

[Katrina]

Hi,
My name is Katrina. I work in long term care for about 14 years. I worked my way up, by starting as a PSW to RPN and now a Quality Improvement nurse for the last 2 years. I am very excited to improve my leadership skills in my current role and overall gain knowledge that I can apply everyday as a nurse.

[Samantha]

Hello, my name is Samantha. I currently work as a Nurse Case Manager in the private care sector and I have been in this role for two years. I previously worked in LTC for a good period of time. Because I hold a leadership role now, I am looking to expand and learn new techniques, as my day-to-day is direct management of PSWs and caregivers. My focus is to ensure we are following care plans I have created for our clients and meeting the expectations of care. My goal is to build a culture of confidence and trust within my team, because I truly believe that when our caregivers and PSWs feel supported and empowered, our clients see the best possible health outcomes.

[Jamie]

Hello! My name is Jamie.
I’m an RPN working for a community health center, specifically in an HIV and Gender Affirming Care clinic.
I love my work and clientele, and I’m looking to improve my ability to advocate for my clients and my clinic through leadership skills.
I’m hoping to improve my communication skills in order to portray better leadership qualities as well.
My clinic relies on a lot of donation and grants and I think leadership skills should help me be a better part in advocating for these things to help my clinic run smoothly and give our clients the care that they need.

[Olaronke]

Hello. My name is Olaronke. Please call me Monica. I have been an RPN for 20 years and I currently work as a Care Team Supervisor in the community sector. In my role, I support front line staff and help ensure the delivery of high quality, person- centered care. I am eager to continue strengthening my leadership skills, and I see this course as an important step in expanding my capacity and effectiveness as a leader.

[Freda]

Hi, my name is Freda Poirier. I am currently working for CLRI at Bruyere Research Institute as a PREP LTC Regional Engagement Liaison. PREP LTC is The Preceptor Resource Education Program for Long Term Care Homes in Ontario. This program provides support, resources and funding to LTC for nursing and PSW student placements. I also support the Clinical Nurse Leadership program. My employment background as a nurse has predominately been in LTC as a floor nurse, Rai Coordinator and management. I am excited to learn and share ideas with everyone and grateful to participate in this offering.

[Alexis]

Hello everyone, I am Alexis! I am currently an RPN at my local hospital on the Telemetry Unit. I have been a bedside nurse for the last 8 years and it is truly all I have ever known. Building a family and working shift work has come with new challenges. I am taking this program to see if other areas of nursing interest me, look into a potential career change into a more leadership role and build upon my current leadership skills. I look forward to learning with and from you all and hearing experiences from those in current leadership roles as i strengthen my leadership skills through this course.

[Chantelle]

Hello everyone!

My name is Chantelle and I am from Toronto. I have been a RPN since 2018. My work experience has been in the LTC and community settings. I took planned time off to be with my daughter. Now that she is no longer a tiny baby I am ready to rejoin the work field. I am taking this course to help push me into a leadership role in a healthcare setting. My goal is to work in a LTC as nursing leader or possibly move in the direction of management. I wish to continue helping patients and residents but now through a leadership role.

Thank you!

[Jaswinder]

Hello everyone

My name is Jaswinder kaur and I am new graduated Registered Practical Nurse. I am currently working in retirement home in Mississauga. I am passionate about helping my team and providing patients safe and empathetic care. I am interested in working on my leadership abilities so that I am capable of more leadership roles and have positive impact on workplace atmosphere and health of patients. I am excited to learn and develop leadership roles through this course.

Hello everyone my name is Thea. I work full-time RPN in a long term care home in Cobourg, Ontario. I’m taking this course because I want to build my leadership skills and learn how to better support my team and the residents in long-term care. Working full-time has taught me how much strong, caring leadership matters for creating a safe and positive place to work. I hope this course will help me become more confident, communicate better, and make good decisions.

One thing about me is that I really enjoy listening to residents’ life stories. I learn something new from them every day. I’m looking forward to learning with all of you this term!

[Sharon]

Hello,
My name is Sharon, I am a RPN working in pediatrics in the community. I also work as a lead nurse at a Respite facility. The purpose for taking this leadership course is to improve and develop essential skills to boost career advancement.

[Sarena]

Hello
I am Sarena, I have been an RPN since 2006, all of my experience is in Long term care.
Reason for taking this course, is to improve on my leadership role, with communication goals, to build more confidence in a leadership position.
To learn skills in conflict resolution and improve on decision-making skills at work.
I enjoy being a nurse, I also enjoy creating art with painting.
Looking forward to learning again.. long time since I have taken a course

[Brittany]

Hi, my name is Brittany, and I am currently working as the RPN Lead at a Family Health Team in Ontario. I began my career in healthcare many years ago, starting in housekeeping at the hospital. This experience inspired me to return to school, where I completed the Pre-Health Sciences program before entering the Practical Nursing Program. I graduated in 2023, and during my time in nursing school, I also welcomed two babies midway through the program. Most of my nursing experience has been in long-term care and primary care. I currently work in primary care as well as in a memory clinic and a geriatric clinic. I am taking this course to develop my leadership skills further, support my colleagues more effectively, and continue building strong relationships with patients in my community.
I look forward to learning throughout this course and engaging with everyone.

Hello everyone

My Name is Adeline, I am currently working in a long term care facility as an RN. I love working as a nurse and I love healthcare in general. Taking this course will help improve my leadership skills hence, adding more knowledge in my practice as a nurse

[Marilyn]

My name is Lynn, I have been an RPN since 2015 (well into my 11th year). I was 40 when I graduated. I live in a very small community close to Manitoba boarder. We have very limited opportunities for RPN’s. Having said that, I have been everywhere. I started in LTC for about 6 months. Decided that was not for me. Then moved into acute/medsurg, where shifts were getting too hard as I also had to travel 1.5hrs either direction. I did that for about 5 years. I then moved into Covid testing as it was straight days and allowed me to be home at night. Found that I had a passion for clinic work and left the hospital environment entirely. I moved into northern clinic nursing, also doing covid testing and running a mobile clinic and training others in covid testing. Once covid ended, I moved into foot care, but was also tired of the long 18 hours days so moved closer to home. Worked in public health, starting with covid and flu immunizations and moved into school and eventually family immunizations. I loved my job, but covid money ended and this public health agency does not hire rpn’s on a permanent basis. I then moved into my current role – community health nurse. Its very disorganized and very demanding work. I feel like I don’t know at all what I am doing and may be better off going back into hospitals. I am now 51 and debating going back for my RN, but 4 years of part time online school is very intimidating. So here I am, searching for a new job (yet again), and browsing WeRPN and this course popped up. Perhaps I can find my passion again,

[Cheryl]

My name is Cheryl and I have proudly been an RPN for 26 years. I currently manage a team of 36 staff in community care and am seeking to improve or learn more about being and effective leader. I want to see if there are strategies to inspire staff to utilize their unique traits to contribute more positively to the work that we do.

[Roberta]

Hi
My name is Roberta Kerr, and I have worked in an LTC for 18 years. Now I have been working in the hospital for 4 years.

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[Leah]

Hi I’m Leah. I have worked in LTC for a few years and home visits practising foot care. After taking a short break from bedside nursing, I am taking this course to enhance my leadership skills and decision making skills as an RPN.

[Stephanie]

Hi all,

My name is Steph, I have been a RPN for just over 7 years. I work on a 20 bed medical unit in a small rural hospital. I took this course hoping to gain some confidence and improve my leadership skills. I at times will be the most senior nurse on shift, and although I am not “in charge”, I think this course will help me learn leadership skills in these situations.
Outside of nursing I enjoy anything outside and walking my dog.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone over the next 8 weeks!

Hello everyone, my name is Shea. I’ve been working in long-term care for about 12 years, starting out as a PSW, then becoming an RPN, and now working as an RN. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially watching my son play sports, and being with my two dogs. I’m looking forward to learning more about leadership throughout this course and getting to know everyone over the next several weeks.

Hello, my name is Cheryl. I’ve been a nurse since 2004 and started working in LTC in Nov. 2007. My grandmother and great aunt and uncle moved into our home when I was 11 or 12 yrs old. After they passed away, seniors from the community would ask to come live with our family. Both my kids grew up “playing or hanging out with the old folks” at Nan and Pop’s house.
I would like to be able to better guide, motivate and nurture newer nurses to become the best that they can be and achieve their potential.

[Nathalia]

Hello, my name is Nathalia. I currently work as a Manager of Clinical Practice in the community and as a charge nurse at a transitional care home. I previously worked as a Nurse Case Manager at a Plastic Surgery clinic and have had experience working in both LTC/Retirement home and private sector such as Dermatology/Esthetics. As a nurse I’ve been able to work in different areas which has allowed me to grow as a person and a nurse in order to provide the best care for my clients and support for my staff. I enrolled in this course looking to expand my knowledge, develop techniques and improve my skills in order to grow my leadership role and be able to continue to support my team, as well as gain growth at a personal and a professional level.

[Angusami]

Good day, Eevey one,
My name is Angusami. I am an RPN working full time – LTC setting for the past 5 years, also working as a Physiotherapy Assistant in my community. I want to learn about skills and qualities that effective leaders exhibit in their workplace and also hear and learn from facilitators and all of my peers here in this course. Good luck all.

[Angusami]

Good day, Everyone,
My name is Angusami. I am an RPN working full time – LTC setting for the past 5 years, also working as a Physiotherapy Assistant in my community. I want to learn about skills and qualities that effective leaders exhibit in their workplace and also hear and learn from facilitators and all of my peers here in this course. Good luck all.
(Sorry for the typo – my previous submission).

[Adella]

Hello Everyone,
It was nice to learn a little bit about each and everyone of you. My name is Adel. I have been a proud RPN for 19 years but do not look a day over 25, lol… just kidding. The first half of my career I worked for 3 fantastic family physician, and for the past 12 years I have had the privilege of working in infectious disease’s and infection prevention and control for our local Public Health.
In the past year our local Health Unit has opened the door and hired an RPN to manager the vaccine preventable diseases and harm reduction programs. I thought this might be a great opportunity to take a leadership course to see if leading a team may be a good option in the future. Additionally, this may also help when sitting at the team table to share ideas.
I have an amazing husband, a beautiful 8 year old and 2 english bulldogs. We love to ski an enjoy the outdoors.
I look forward to the course.
Adel

[Terrinah]

Hi everyone my name is Terrinah. I am an RPN and work full-time, I gained experince in hospital, LTC, retirement home and now I work in Community setting.
I m taking this course because I would like to grow and gaining more knowledge in my field, I would like to expand my skills and work as a manger one day.

[Lisa]

Hello, I am Lisa I have been working in LTC as a casual RPN for over 10 years now. I have 2 young children that are almost at age to leave home alone. That being said I am excited to learn something new and search for a new leadership position for myself.

[Shannon]

Hello fellow RPN’s.
My name is Shannon. I am an RPN for almost 20 years now. I work in LTC but have also taught Clinical PSW’s for 4 years at the College and was a RAI back up coordinator for 4 years.
I have two beautiful daughters that I adore and love animals. I am taking this course as I am always learning and looking to evaluate my practice and looking how to improve or do things differently.

Hi, I’m Vanessa! I’ve been a nurse for 17 years dedicating my career to supporting residents and their families in long term care homes. When I’m not working you will usually find me at a concert, exploring charming small towns or spending time outdoors soaking up the simplicity of farm life. I love connecting with people who share a passion for community, music and the beauty of rural living. Family time is my number one priority!

Hi, my name is Teresa. I’ve been a nurse for almost 10 years, Long Term Care in Cobourg and at a hospital in Peterborough respectively. Over the years, I had gained some experience in geriatrics, Acute Care, Rehab and Palliative which allows myself to grow, thrive, and explore more in the field of healthcare. Once done this Leadership Course, I will be utilizing my new found knowledge in better providing a patient-centred care to my residents/patients.

[Jovelisa]

Hi My name is Juvy and I have been working as an RPN for quite some years now, 20 yrs. I like nursing, I can’t imagine myself doing another profession. I think I have practiced nursing, in some form since I was very young, unknowingly, being surrounded, living with elderlies in my household, caring for them. I have large capacity of patience in myself. I feel other people’s struggles. Empathy; I have learned from my past experiences in life. I can’t wait to get through this course, learning in the middle.

Hello, my name is Erin. I have been working as an RPN for almost a decade in LTC setting. When I am not working I am spending my time with my family, traveling for my kids sports, going to Jays games and enjoy our yearly camping trips. I’d like to strengthen my leadership skills so I can better support my co-workers, contribute to a positive team environment and provide effective guidance to the night shift team as we prepare to move into the new building.

[Aysha]

Hi, my name is Aysha. I am a RPN, working as BSO lead in a LTC for last 6 years. My background is an internationally trained Physiotherapist. I utilize holistic approach to care for my residents. As a behavior support nurse I need to deal with residents, their families and overall with the whole team at the the LTC, which includes muti disciplinary team. Sometimes I find myself as a mediator/ collaborator.
I am doing this course to lead the team more effectively and competently to offer person centered care for my residents and to advocate for them strongly by maintaining MOH-LTC policies and residents rights.

Hi everyone,
Nice to meet you all. I am a RN with over 25 years experience in many different settings.
I was currently working at a small rural hospital in the Ottawa Valley and was also doing diabetes education in a FHT. I have done long term care in the past and recently I moved and returned to this practice of nursing. I am looking to get some good tips on leadership skills so I can better understand my own leadership style so that I can then bring out the best in myself and others.

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