We are:

• a non-profit network organization
• over 80 advanced practice nurses in a diversity of clinical roles who meet to impact on common issues & concerns
• APNs who work in the London area in the hospitals, clinics, health units, long term care facilities and family health networks

LRAPN Mission, Vision and Values

Mission: As a group of advanced practice nurses we support a passion for excellence in clinical practice, education, and research and strive to enhance professionalism through partnership, collegiality, and mentorship.

Vision: To advance and promote innovative leadership initiatives in healthcare and nursing at the local, provincial, national, and international levels.

Values: We value:

• Excellence and innovation in patient/family-centered care
• The diverse practice and expertise of our colleagues
• The full scope of the Advanced Practice Nurse role
• And the opportunity for support and collaboration with peers

revised 2006

Click here for a pdf version of the terms of reference.

Goals and Objectives 2006-2007

1. Incorporate research into meetings, retreat and website
• Highlight research being done by members
• Identify resources available
2. Increase the profile of the APN role for other professions and the public
• Offer educational events
• Nurse’s week activities
3. Increase political action
• NPAO, RNAO, CNO, CAAPN, guest speakers, liaising
• Look at other models e.g. Alberta APNs

1. Explore and identify resources available to assist APN’s in Research
• assistance with proposal writing
• statistician support
2. Strengthen academic affiliations and relationships (e.g. UWO)
• Faculty appointments
• Mentorship programs
3. Seek LRAPN representation at Senior Leadership level
• MAC, P & T, Program Steering Committees