During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who play a pivotal role in the recovery process for patients and clients in our care. We spoke with Elizabeth Krpan to learn more about her experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of her work. 1. Why did you become a nurse, and what drove you to specialize in addictions care? I became a nurse because I feel passionate about helping people and making a positive impact in their lives. I wanted to contribute towards changing the stigma surrounding drug and alcohol addiction. 2. Can you share a memory from your tim ..read more

During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who play a pivotal role in the recovery process for patients and clients in our care. We spoke with Shannon Bell to learn more about her experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of her work. 1. Why did you become a nurse, and what drove you to specialize in addictions care? I chose to become a nurse after recovering from severe injuries; my vocation at the time no longer felt like it had any longevity as a result of my injuries. It took time, conversations with friends and family as well a lot of self-reflection to ..read more

During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who play a pivotal role in the recovery process for patients and clients in our care. We spoke with Raquel Pereira to learn more about her experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of her work. 1. Why did you become a nurse, and what drove you to specialize in addictions care? When I was growing up, I was always inspired by my aunt’s love for the nursing profession. She was always going above and beyond for both her patients and her community, meeting patients where they were at, volunteering after hours as an ou ..read more

During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who play a pivotal role in the recovery process for patients and clients in our care. We spoke with Jennifer Pinkerton to learn more about her experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of her work. 1. Why did you become a nurse, and what drove you to specialize in addictions care? In my teenage years I knew I wanted to do something to help people and make the world a better place. For years I couldn’t decide between teaching and nursing, but in the end nursing won. Im sure teaching is rewarding, but helping someo ..read more

During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who play a pivotal role in the recovery process for patients and clients in our care. We spoke with Jacqueline Dagenais to learn more about her experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of her work. 1. Why did you become a nurse, and what drove you to specialize in addictions care? When I was younger, I was hospitalized and the nurses made such a great impact on my experience it influenced me to want to do the same for others. I have chosen to specialize in the field of addiction and mental health as it has bec ..read more

During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who play a pivotal role in the recovery process for patients and clients in our care. We spoke with Jessica Render to learn more about her experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of her work. 1. Why did you become a nurse, and what drove you to specialize in addictions care? My dad and grandmother both passed from cancer and were in palliative care. The nurses there were amazing, and I knew I wanted to make a difference for people like they have made the impact on me. I never thought about pursuing a career ..read more

During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who play a pivotal role in the recovery process for patients and clients in our care. We spoke with Cara Westgate to learn more about her experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of her work. 1. Why did you become a nurse, and what drove you to specialize in addictions care? I have always been a fixer, I always put others before myself. I grew up with a mom who was an amazing nurse and I think that’s where my passion for nursing came from. To be honest I never wanted to work in mental health or addictions com ..read more

During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who play a pivotal role in the recovery process for patients and clients in our care. We spoke with Julia Marangon to learn more about her experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of her work. 1. Why did you become a nurse, and what drove you to specialize in addictions care? I first became a nurse due to having my daughter at 19 and I needed a career path that would provide me steady employment. I choose to work in the mental health field as I was finishing school. I enjoyed the therapeutic relationship that you ..read more

During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the essential role our nurses play in our patients’ and clients’ journeys toward recovery.  This year’s theme, “Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow,” reflects our mission and the impact our nurses have in the communities we serve. Nurses are dedicated champions in our patients’/clients’ recovery from substance use disorder and underlying mental health issues. In addition to providing essential medical care, they also offer compassionate, trauma-informed support that can make all the difference for someone in addiction treatment. For people in ..read more

May 1st is National Physicians Day, an opportunity to celebrate the dedication and expertise of our more than 70 specialised doctors who provide compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment across our national care network. Doctors play a crucial role pn the front lines of the deadly opioid overdose crisis. Their passion and commitment to supporting our patients is truly remarkable. Our physicians in Ontario and British Columbia are health care leaders, working with patients and communities to provide lifesaving treatment at all stages of recovery. We connected with Dr. Yermus and Dr. Gi ..read more