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The Centre The Michael Gunning Simulation Centre contains two fully equipped simulation bays, two dedicated control rooms with a debrief conference room. The space can be tailored to specific needs using supportive technology including fully featured audio visual equipment and multiple pan, lift...

What is the Nursing Professional Practice Council (NPPC)? Our NPPC is accountable for the advancement of professional nursing practice throughout LHSC that is both patient- and family-centred. The Council provides an opportunity to develop leadership qualities in nursing staff and works to improve...

There are so many great reasons why a graduating or an experienced nurse would want to join London Health Sciences Centre, that we found it difficult to shortlist them. However, it's an important decision and yours to make, so we'll let you be the judge. Just as you had your own reasons for becoming...

London Health Sciences Centre’s clinical extern nursing program is part of a Ministry of Health funding initiative to help hospitals respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program allows hospitals to hire nursing students as Unregulated Care Providers. In order to become a Clinical Extern Nurse (CEN)...

These core values are integral to the practice of nursing at LHSC and help to guide our work on the Nursing Professional Practice Model. Patient/family-centred care: patients and families are the focus patients are seen as partners and are actively involved in care nursing has a key role in coaching...

During your stay with us, you will meet a number of different healthcare professionals. The following team members and services are directly involved in your care: Physicians When you are admitted to the hospital, a physician will oversee your care. This physician may or may not see you on a daily...

2008 LHSC cardiologists are the first in North America to implant an insertable cardiac monitor that offers long-term and continuous monitoring for atrial fibrillation. 2007 A team of LHSC cardiologists develops the world's first pacemaker implantation procedure using virtual reality technology. The...

Your heart is located in the centre of your chest just behind the breastbone (sternum). It is a very strong muscle about the size of a fist. Your heart works as a pump to deliver blood to your body. Normally, your heart beats about 60-100 times a minute. When you are resting your heartbeat slows...

Please Note: For those patients who have received open heart surgery at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and are concerned they may be affected by the recent Health Canada notice and LHSC notification regarding heating-cooling units used during surgery, please see our Patient information page...

We think about your discharge from the hospital as soon as you are admitted! The admitting nurse will ask you questions about how you manage at home, or if there is anything we need to consider before you go home. For example, how many stairs do you have, are you caring for someone and are you...