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The power of community @ TOH
Last year, Registered Nurse Macrina Valcin created an intricate display on her unit for Black History Month, transforming the unit’s bulletin board into a powerful celebration of Black people, culture and history. This year, thanks to the warm support and encouragement from a newly formed inclusive community, Macrina is showcasing her passion project to a much larger audience.
How we’re helping internationally educated nurses return to doing what they love
When internationally educated nurses Marde and Renz moved to Ottawa, they had to go through the Ontario qualification process. Our Supervised Practice Experience Program was a welcome opportunity because it gave them the practice hours needed to become fully licensed nurses in their new home country. So, where are they now? Read this article to find out.
Nursing graduate receives ceremonial pin from her mentor
The Ottawa Hospital is proud to carry on the “pinning” ceremony to mark a nursing student’s transition into the profession. Read this heartwarming story of how one nursing student received a pin from someone very special to her.
A more intentional approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion
If there is one thing we have learned as an organization, it’s that equity, diversity and inclusion isn’t something you set out to achieve. Rather, it is an ongoing process that requires adequate resources to allow for continuous dialogue, listening – and action.
From pets to Pictionary: How our nurses build incredible teamwork
They might not grow playoff beards or dump Gatorade on their managers’ heads after a big win, but our nurses take teamwork just as seriously as professional athletes. Learn how six of our award-nominated nursing teams stay united and ready to face any challenge.
What does Black History Month mean to you?
To mark Black History Month, members of The Ottawa Hospital’s Black community share what this important month means to them. Learn about their experiences working in health care, the challenges they have faced and continue to face, and their hopes for the future.
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