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The Ontario government is investing $56.8 million to train 2,200 new nurses as part of its ongoing effort to bolster the province’s health-care system.
The funding will expand nursing education seats across publicly assisted colleges and universities, helping to grow Ontario’s workforce of nurse practitioners, registered nurses and registered practical nurses. The initiative aims to address increasing demand in hospitals, long-term care homes, community health centres and primary care clinics.
Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn says this is no doubt a needed step.
Quinn says the government is also expanding access to online training pathways for personal support workers and registered practical nurses, allowing them to advance into nursing roles through flexible learning options.
Additionally, Quinn confirms $7.5 million in one-time funding will help universities purchase clinical supplies and lab equipment for hands-on nursing training.
“Expanding nursing education is a critical step toward improving access to care. With more nurse practitioners in the system, and with NPs integrated and working to their full scope of practice, more patients can receive timely, high-quality care closer to home. We applaud this investment in Ontario’s health workforce” stated Dr. NP Michelle Acorn.
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