Did you know nurses make up about half of Canada’s healthcare work force? They are the largest group of regulated health professionals, and in some remote areas, they may be the only healthcare providers around. Nurses have been on the front lines working tirelessly during the COVID-19 crisis, so I decided to poll some of …
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From Graduating to Securing an A-mazing Job in a Pandemic!
Photo by Vlada Karpovich on Pexels.com My name is Sarah and I started at Plan A Kitchener Waterloo & London as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at the beginning of July. In April, I was a new graduate which was a very exciting time and a moment I had thought about a lot during my schooling. …
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It’s Okay to Cry
Photo by Gustavo Fring on Pexels.com My name is Jackie and I am the proud owner of Plan A Timmins and Peterborough! I am also a wife and the proud mother of 3 beautiful children. Now, I am sure I have captured the attention of all the parents out there and I’m sure you know exactly …
From Childhood to Adulthood: My Life in Long Term Care
My passion for residents in long term care started many years ago while watching my greatest inspiration provide quality care for our aging population. This is my story… I grew up in a small community outside of Bowmanville, Ontario. Both my parents worked full-time—my father as a calm and understanding high school teacher, and my …
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My Anxiety Board: Staying Grounded During Uncertain Times
Today, I wanted to share the anxiety board I made to help me stay grounded during this uncertain time. I reflect upon it daily as a reminder that this will pass. Some of the items I included on my board were positive quotes, daily reminders of things I need to do to stay in a …
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Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 as a Health Care Professional
At Plan A, we see and appreciate all health care professionals working on the frontlines and helping to fight the battle against COVID-19. We thank you for your effort and dedication during this difficult time. We want each of you to stay safe and healthy while you continue to deliver quality care to those who …
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A Letter to My Fellow Nurses
For anyone who works in nursing, or aspires to become a nurse, I encourage you to never forget to practice your incredible and truly special gifts, talents and individual uniqueness with every human interaction you make. From one nurse to another, I encourage you to never forget that each time you are in contact with …
Ask An A Teamer: Kelly Kim, Kelechi & Jocelyn
At Plan A, we're always striving to do whatever we can to ensure that we're providing the #BestJobEver for our PSWs and Nurses. Check out our “Ask an A Teamer” series where we asked our pool of health care professionals a few questions to learn more about them personally and their thoughts on being a …
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Ask An A Teamer: Lisa, Shannon & Roxanne
At Plan A, we're always striving to do whatever we can to ensure that we're providing the #BestJobEver for our PSWs and Nurses. Check out our “Ask an A Teamer” series where we asked our pool of health care professionals a few questions to learn more about them personally and their thoughts on being a …
Ask An A Teamer: Paulette, Lisa & Sherrilyn
At Plan A, we're always striving to do whatever we can to ensure that we're providing the #BestJobEver for our PSWs and Nurses. Check out our “Ask an A Teamer” series where we asked our pool of health care professionals a few questions to learn more about them personally and their thoughts on being a …
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