Blind River "Growing" Its Own Nurses

Blind River District Health Centre (BRDHC) is establishing a two-year practical nursing program called "Grow Your Own Registered Practical Nurse."

Through the Rural Economic Development Program, Ontario is helping BRDHC to:

• develop and administer a Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) program in Blind River
• recruit and retain RPNs in the area
• assist local personal support workers who wish to transition into nursing
• create functional space for training health care professionals in a rural area
• provide an affordable training option for rural residents seeking a college diploma in nursing
• implement a local solution to address the nursing shortage and provide health professional employment opportunities in a rural area

• Contact Us
• Accessibility
• Privacy
• Help

• Full Site
• Important Notices