Nursing Week 2025
DAY 1- May 12th, 2025 (9:30-11:00am)
A POWERFUL STORY FROM THE BEDSIDE: “Behind the curtains you never know whose life you can touch”
Join us for a powerful opening event that highlights the transformative role of nurses in shaping health and healthcare in Canada, featuring opening remarks by Dr. Ruth Lee, Dr. Karima Velji and video messages from Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer of Canada, and Dr. Valerie Grdisa, CEO of the Canadian Nurses Association. This will be followed by presenter Kent Soltys, ahealthcare leader, clinical educator, and nursing thought leader who will deliver a powerful talk titled “A Powerful Story from the Bedside: Behind the curtains you never know whose life you can touch.”
DAY 2- May 13th, 2025 (9:30-11:00am)
The ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATIONS: ” Empowering Nurses to Transform Our Health & Healthcare System”
Join us for an inspiring session with Nurse Practitioner Lhamo Dolkar, current President of Registered Nurse Association (RNAO), as she shares her powerful journey—from immigrant to nursing leader—highlighting how professional associations can elevate your voice, strengthen your leadership, and drive real change in healthcare. The event will also include the presentation of CARE Centre’s Mentor of the Year Excellence Award, recognizing exceptional leadership and support in the nursing community.
DAY 3 – May 14th, 2025 (9:30-11:00am)
THE ROLE OF WeRPN in NURTURING FUTURE NURSING LEADERS: “Expanding the Scope of RPNs in Research”
Norma Tomlin RPN, BHA, MHA and Jen Calver, RPN, CNA will share with us the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) innovative research program that strengthens the impact and relevance of research advancing nursing, policies and improving healthcare outcomes.
NAVIGATING OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTHERN TERRITORIES: “The Role of Nurses in Remote and Rular Communities”
Maria Fey Villacampa, will speak about her journey as an IEN in the Northern Territories and exploring community nursing.
DAY 4 – May 15th, 2025 (9:30-11:30am)
UNLOCKING ACCESS TO CARE: “Nurses at the Centre of Community and Home Care”
Join us for this great opportunity to be introduced to the variety of roles that CarePartners nurses play transforming health in the home and community, gaining a greater understanding and appreciation of the autonomous nursing practice from across a variety of clinical settings.
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DAY 5 – May 16th, 2025 (9:30-11:30am)
CELEBRATING IENS’ SUCCESS: “A Journey of Resilience, Self-fulfillment and Passion”
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion with Dr. Ramesh Venkatesa Perumal, Belinda Q. Lagria and Luciana Lima Dias da Cruz
that will honor the incredible journeys of internationally educated nurses (IENs) who have overcome challenges and embraced opportunities with resilience, purpose, and passion. This special session features three outstanding nursing professionals who will share their personal and professional stories of growth and impact.