Our Impact
Your donation will give nurses the support they need so they can give patients the care they need.
Read these stories to see how your support
makes a difference.
Impact Stories
Jamie Girard, RN
Thanks to ARNET grant funding, Jaime Girard, —a dedicated rural delivery nurse with over 25 years of experience in Alberta—was able to attend an in-person course in labor and delivery to advance her clinical skills.
“As a single mom, the cost and travel could have been barriers,” Jaime shares. “This grant allowed me to pursue my passion for maternal and newborn care and bring that knowledge back to the families I serve.”
Jaime’s story is a powerful reminder of how investing in continuing education uplifts both nurses and the communities they care for.
Paige Sweluk, RN
With the help of ARNET Educational Grant Funding, Paige Sweluk was able to attend Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training in hopes of returning to her dream nursing position in pediatrics.
We are pleased to announce that Paige was hired onto a pediatric unit in Alberta because of the knowledge and skills she gained through the two-day PALS course!
"Thank you for donating to ARNET, without this financial aid continuing nursing education programs, like PALS, would be inaccessible to nurses like me."
Ryan Carlson, RN
Thanks to funding from ARNET I was able to continue my specialty certificate in addiction and mental health nursing. As a clinical nurse educator (CNE), I am ideally situated to share my knowledge with the entire mental health team. I could not have continued my studies without the generous support of ARNET, thank you to our donors for continuing to propel the nursing profession forward.
Victoria Nguyen, RN
As a nurse in adolescent psychiatry, the Indigenous Studies course I completed helped me gain a personal understanding and deep appreciation for indigenous culture. it challenged me to learn how to advocate actively through my voice and actions. I have since registered for a once in a lifetime opportunity to provide mental health support to residential school survivors, families, and communities attending the Papal visit in July.
Daphne Smith, RN
Without the generosity and support from ARNET donors, I wouldn’t be able to pursue further knowledge and education by completing the pediatric advanced life support and pediatric emergency assessment courses. This is my first year as a pediatric registered nurse with a big student loan so this funding made a huge difference. Most importantly, this funding makes an impact on every pediatric patient I work with on a daily basis I've definitely seen a huge change in my practice after these courses thanks to you.
Catherine Marquis, RPN
Thank you very much for the grant that helped offset the cost of my post-degree psychiatric nursing studies. I consider myself a lifelong learner, continually taking courses to ensure I am providing the highest quality care to those I serve.
Psychiatric nursing plays a vital role across all areas of healthcare—from supporting children and youth to caring for older adults, as well as individuals in palliative and end-of-life care. Your support helps make this important work possible.
Thank you for investing in my education and in the well-being of the communities we care for.
Trista, LPN
Thank you for the LPN educational grant you have generously awarded me. I'm truly honoured to be a recipient of your support, and I am incredibly grateful for the impact it has had.
This funding has allowed me to access wound care resources that have substantially increased my medical knowledge. It has given me the confidence and skills necessary to approach and effectively treat the most challenging of wounds. This newfound expertise has translated into a higher quality of care for patients, which is the most rewarding outcome of all!
Your commitment to supporting healthcare education truly makes a difference. Thank you again for your generosity and for believing in my potential.
Share Your Story
If you are a nurse and have a story to share about the impact of ANET funding, or if you are a member of the public and have a story about a nurse who made a difference to your care, please share with us!
Everyone in their lifetime will be touched by a nurse.
4.5 million Albertans benefit from
the care of nurses.
IMPACT STORIES
