Nursing gets a shot in the arm from province
This will make Ontario the first jurisdiction in Canada to include RN prescribing studies in undergraduate programs.
'This investment will help ensure our nursing workforce is able to meet the demands of our aging population and will safeguard stability in our healthcare system for years to come,' said MPP for Barrie – Springwater – Oro-Medonte Doug Downey. 'By creating a more comprehensive undergraduate curriculum, we are preparing students for in-demand jobs and setting them up for the future.
MPP for Barrie – Innisfil Andrea Khanjin said the new nursing curriculum will ensure nurses will be able to access high-quality education.
'With this investment for Georgian College, we are empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals with the tools they need to provide enhanced, patient-centered care right here in Barrie,' said Khanjin.
Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones said the investment in education and training for nurses will build a better Ontario for years to come.
'This investment will help ensure families can connect to the care they need no matter where they live, while also supporting the next generation of health-care professionals,' said Jones.
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