After five years as a registered practical nurse (RPN), Janet Lee was ready for something new. When she heard from one of her former college instructors that Western’s new compressed time frame program would allow her to become a registered nurse (RN) in …
Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing
Graduating more RNs: Western responds to nursing shortage, new realities of health care
Nursing program implements shorter RPN to RN pathway, 1:1 clinical placements
New study examines what individuals need to thrive following homelessness
Led by professor Carrie Anne Marshall, research looks at service providers’ views for integrating vulnerable persons into communities
Tools aim to improve care for people experiencing substance use stigma
Team from Western and UBC launch the EQUIP Equity Action Kit
Western researchers selected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Four faculty scholars named CAHS fellows for excellence, commitment to fields of expertise
Western receives $2M to extend program supporting women experiencing intimate partner violence
Community partner Middlesex-London Health Unit sees ‘transformational’ impact on survivors
New pilot program makes education more accessible
Open educational resources are helping to decrease costs, increase equity
Western grads to open vegan food manufacturing facility in London
Plant expected to supply Odd Burger franchises in North America
Expert Insight: For migrant farm workers housing is a determinant of health and death
Housing conditions for migrant farm workers are often inconsistent, overcrowded and sometimes substandard
Expert Insight: Canada needs to build more affordable housing for newcomers
With a low national birth rate and a high labour demand, immigration is more important than ever for Canada
Pandemic restrictions limit women’s ability to cope with abusive partners: study
Western profs lead new research citing need for inclusive policy, social services to protect at-risk populations
Western researcher leads study examining caregiver challenges
Stroke survivor caregivers face barriers to accessing care for themselves
Western community remembers philanthropist Sonia Labatt
Legacy marked with commitment to make ‘a healthier, more equitable and more just place’
Graduating more RNs: Western responds to nursing shortage, new realities of health care
Nursing program implements shorter RPN to RN pathway, 1:1 clinical placements
New study examines what individuals need to thrive following homelessness
Led by professor Carrie Anne Marshall, research looks at service providers’ views for integrating vulnerable persons into communities
Tools aim to improve care for people experiencing substance use stigma
Team from Western and UBC launch the EQUIP Equity Action Kit
Western researchers selected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Four faculty scholars named CAHS fellows for excellence, commitment to fields of expertise
Western receives $2M to extend program supporting women experiencing intimate partner violence
Community partner Middlesex-London Health Unit sees ‘transformational’ impact on survivors
New pilot program makes education more accessible
Open educational resources are helping to decrease costs, increase equity
Western grads to open vegan food manufacturing facility in London
Plant expected to supply Odd Burger franchises in North America
Expert Insight: For migrant farm workers housing is a determinant of health and death
Housing conditions for migrant farm workers are often inconsistent, overcrowded and sometimes substandard
Expert Insight: Canada needs to build more affordable housing for newcomers
With a low national birth rate and a high labour demand, immigration is more important than ever for Canada
Pandemic restrictions limit women’s ability to cope with abusive partners: study
Western profs lead new research citing need for inclusive policy, social services to protect at-risk populations
Western researcher leads study examining caregiver challenges
Stroke survivor caregivers face barriers to accessing care for themselves
Western community remembers philanthropist Sonia Labatt
Legacy marked with commitment to make ‘a healthier, more equitable and more just place’