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Canadian Association Schools of Nursing News Update

Mise � jour de
l'Association canadienne des �coles de sciences infirmi�res

What's new at CASN   ---   Nouveaut�s de l'ACESI
 

CASN is proud to announce the 2012-2013 CASN Board of Directors / L'ACESI est fi�re de vous pr�senter son Conseil d'administration pour 2012-2013 

 

President: Linda Ferguson, University of Saskatchewan    

President-Elect: Kirsten Woodend, Trent  University
Past President: Cl�mence Dallaire, Universit� Laval
Treasurer: Stephen Bishop, Camosun College
Director, Western Schools: Janine Lennox, Langara College
Director, Western Schools: Denise Bowen, Aurora College
Director, Western Schools: Beverly Williams, University of Alberta
Director, Ontario Schools: Sandra Deluca, Fanshawe College
Director, Ontario Schools: Sioban Nelson, University of Toronto
Director, Ontario Schools: Linda Patrick, University of Windsor
Director, QuebecSchools: Johanne Goudreau, Universit� de Montr�al
Director, Quebec Schools: Jacinthe Pepin, Universit� de Montr�al
Director, Atlantic Schools: Evelyn Kennedy, Cape Breton University
Director, Atlantic Schools: Judith McFetridge-Durdle, Memorial University Newfoundland
Student Representative: Lise Schultz
Public Representative: TBC

Accreditation Bureau Representative: Pauline Paul 

 

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AWARDS
CASN is  pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 CASN Awards:

 

Ethel Johns Award:

Judith MacIntosh, University of New Brunswick

 

Award for Academic Administrative Excellence:

Francine Girard, Universit� de Montr�al

 

 

Award for Excellence in Nursing Education (Tenured):

Lynne Young, University of Victoria

 

Award for Excellence in Nursing Education (Non-Tenured):

Jenn Salfi, McMaster University

 

Award for Excellence in Nursing Research:

Kathryn King-Shier, University of Calgary

 

Wendy McBride Award:

Lois Berry, University of Saskatchewan

 

CASN and Canada Health Infoway Nursing Faculty e-Health Award  
June Kaminski, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

  

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PRIX

Nous sommes heureux de vous annoncer les laur�ates des prix de l'ACESI 2012 :

 

Prix Ethel Johns:

Judith MacIntosh, University of New Brunswick

 

Prix d'excellence en gestion universitaire:

Francine Girard, Universit� de Montr�al

 

Prix d'excellence en enseignement des sciences infirmi�res (permanent):

Lynne Young, University of Victoria

 

Prix d'excellence en enseignement des sciences infirmi�res (Non-permanent):

Jenn Salfi, McMaster University

 

Prix d'excellence en recherche infirmi�re:

Kathryn King-Shier, University of Calgary

 

Prix Wendy McBride:

Lois Berry, University of Saskatchewan


Prix en cybersant� pour facult� de sciences infirmi�res offert conjointement par l'ACESI et Inforoute sant� du Canada

June Kaminski, Kwantlen Polytechnic University 

 

   


 

CASN is pleased to announce the launch of three Canadian Nurse Education Interest Groups in January 2013!   

 

Join the national discussions on Nurse Practitioner Education, IEN Education, or Community Health Education by participating in a CASN Interest Group.

 


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L'ACESI est fi�re d'annoncer le lancement de trois groupes d'int�r�t canadiens sur la formation d'infirmi�res en janvier 2013! 

 

Participez aux discussions nationales sur la formation des infirmi�res praticiennes, des IFE, ou la formation en sant� communautaire en participant � un de ces groupes d'int�r�t.  

 

Plus d'informations � venir dans la nouvelle ann�e ... 


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2013 CASN Conference
2013 conference  
 
Theme:
Collaborative Synergy: Teams, Scholarship and Capacity Building in Nursing Research
Date:
June 24-26, 2013
Location:
Hilton Metrotown, Vancouver, BC

Call For Abstracts Now Open!!!

You are invited to submit an abstract on research completed or in progress in one of the subtheme areas below that focuses on collaborative teams and or capacity building.

Conference Subthemes
  • Health Services
  • Practice/Interventions
  • Education

The conference program will include an opening reception, keynote speakers, concurrent presentations, and poster presentations scheduled over two and a half days.   

Abstracts will be peer-reviewed based on: relevance to conference themes, value, utility, innovativeness, methodology, clarity and overall strength.

For complete call for abstract details please click here.

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Conf�rence de l'ACESI 2013   
 
Th�me:
Synergie concert�e: �quipes, l'avancement des connaissances et renforcement des capacit�s de recherche en sciences infirmi�res
Date:
du 24 au 26 juin 2013
Location:
Hilton Metrotown, Vancouver, BC

Nous acceptons maintenant les r�sum�s de recherche!!!

Nous vous invitons � soumettre un r�sum� de recherche termin� ou en cours, traitant d'un des sous-th�mes ci- dessous, qui mettent l'accent sur les �quipes de recherche collaborative et le renforcement des capacit�s.   

 

Sous-th�mes de la conf�rence

  • Services de sant�
  • Pratique/Interventions
  • �ducation

Le programme de la conf�rence comprendra une r�ception d'ouverture, des conf�renciers d'honneur, des pr�sentations en s�ances simultan�es et des expositions d'affiches. Les activit�s se d�rouleront sur deux jours et demi.

Les r�sum�s de recherche feront l'objet d'un examen par les pairs selon la pertinence face aux th�mes de la conf�rence, la cr�ativit�, la clart�, l'innovation et l'utilit� par rapport � la pratique et � la recherche infirmi�re.

Pour obtenir des renseignements d�taill�s au sujet de l'appel de r�sum�s de recherche, veuillez cliquer ici. 

 

  

 

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CASN Clinical Instructor Workshop 

 

 

Date: March 1, 2013, 08h30 to 16h30
Location: Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel

CASN is offering this workshop to new nursing clinical instructors, and instructors wishing to improve their teaching skills.

Registration Fee: $275.00
Registration Deadline: February 28, 2013

 

REGISTER NOW

The registration fee includes all workshop documents, breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks.

Workshop Themes
*Roles and responsibilities
*Monitoring and evaluating
*Developing good patient assignments
*Mentoring and coaching
*Issues, challenges, and strategies
*Creating a positive learning environment for students

You will have opportunities to network and share experiences with peers, and a highly qualified nursing clinical educator.

Workshop Activities
Presentations, Interactive Exercises, and Discussions


Hotel

Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel
To book a hotel using the CASN group rate of $ 159.00, please contact the Hotel via phone at 1 (800) 237-1512 by January 28, 2013.
One Blue Jays Way
Toronto, ON.
M5V 1J4      

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Atelier pour les enseignant(e)s Cliniques de l'ACESI     

  

Date: le 1er mars 2013, 08h30 � 16h30
Lieu: Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel

L'ACESI offre cet atelier pour de nouveaux enseignant(e)s cliniques en sciences infirmi�res et pour les enseignant(e)s qui souhaitent am�liorer leurs comp�tences p�dagogiques.

Frais d'inscription: 275$
Date limite pour inscription: 28 f�vrier 2013 

 

INSCRIVEZ-VOUS D�S MAINTENANT 

  

Les frais d'inscription comprennent tous les documents de l'atelier, le d�jeuner, diner et collations (matin et apr�s-midi).

Th�mes de l'atelier
*R�les et responsabilit�s
*Suivi et �valuation
*D�velopper la r�partition ad�quate des patients
*Le mentorat et l'encadrement
*Enjeux, d�fis et strat�gies
*Cr�ation d'un milieu d'apprentissage positif pour les �tudiant(e)s

Vous aurez l'occasion de r�seauter et de partager des exp�riences avec des pairs et avec un �ducateur clinique en soins infirmi�res hautement qualifi�.
Activit�s de l'atelier
Pr�sentations, exercices interactives et discussions

H�tel
Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel
One Blue Jays Way
Toronto, ON.
M5V 1J4

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CASN Workshop on Scholarship

Date: February 21, 2013, 08h30 to 16h30
Location: Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton Alberta

The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) is pleased to offer a preconference workshop on nursing scholarship in Edmonton, Alberta on February 21st, 2013. The workshop will take place prior to the Western & North-Western Region CASN Conference.

Registration fee: $275
Registion Deadline: February 15, 2013

REGISTER NOW

Workshop Themes:
What is Nursing Scholarship?
How can Scholarship be enhanced?
What evidence demonstrates Scholarship?

You will have opportunities to network and discuss the development of scholarship with other attendees and with experts in the field of nursing scholarship. The registration fee includes all Workshop documents, breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks, and a follow-up document that captures the major themes and findings of the Workshop.
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L'atelier sur l'avancement des connaissances l'ACESI


Date: le 21 f�vrier 2013, de 08h30 � 16h30
Lieu: Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton Alberta          

L'Association canadienne des �coles de sciences infirmi�res (ACESI) est heureuse de vous offrir l'opportunit� de participer � un atelier pr�-conf�rence qui aura lieu le 21 f�vrier 2013. Cet atelier portera sur l'avancement des connaissances en sciences infirmi�res et aura lieu � Edmonton, Alberta, avant la conf�rence de l'ACESI de l'Ouest et du Nord-Ouest.

Frais d'inscription: 275$
Date limite d'inscription: le 15 f�vrier 2013

INSCRIVEZ-VOUS D�S MAINTENANT

Les th�mes de l'atelier:
Qu'est-ce que l'avancement des connaissances?
Comment une �cole peut-elle am�liorer l'avancement des connaissances ?
Quelles sont les indicateurs de l'avancement des connaissances?


Vous aurez l'occasion de r�seauter et de discuter du d�veloppement de l'avancement des connaissances avec les participants et des experts du domaine.  Les frais d'inscription comprennent tous les documents de l'atelier, le d�jeuner, diner et collations (matin et apr�s-midi), ainsi qu'un document de suivi soulignant les th�mes principaux et les r�sultats de l'atelier.



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Accreditation 101
CASN is pleased to announce the launch of "Accreditation 101".  This new program is being offered to Schools of Nursing who are in the process of an accreditation review or who are considering applying for one.  It is a 90 minute session offered  by distance to faculty and staff who would like more information on CASN Accreditation. 
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Agr�ment 101
L'ACESI a le plaisir d'annoncer le lancement d'� Agr�ment 101 �, un nouveau programme destin� aux �coles de sciences d'infirmi�res qui sont en train de subir l'examen d'agr�ment ou qui songent � en faire la demande. Il s'agit d'une s�ance d'information de 90 minutes, donn�e � distance aux enseignants et au personnel qui veulent mieux conna�tre le programme d'agr�ment de l'ACESI. 
 
Nursing Notices    ---   Notes infirmi�res 
 
Pat Griffin Scholar Request for Feedback

 

Dear Deans/Directors/Faculty Members

We are seeking your assistance to disseminate and complete a survey on Empowerment and Mentorship in Nursing Academia. The focus of this study to understand the characteristics of the academic work environments in supporting pre-tenured faculty with successful role integration as scholars. The survey is located at the link below. Thank you for your attention.

  http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/mina-7/empowerment-and-mentorship-in-nursing-academia-1/  



Mina Singh, RN, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Nursing,York University;
Beryl Pilkington, RN, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, York University;
Linda Patrick, RN, PhD, Associate Professor and Dean of Nursing, University of Windsor.

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Chers Doyens / Directeurs / Membres de la facult�,

Nous aimerions votre aide � diffuser et remplir un questionnaire intitul� Autonomisation et mentorat en soins infirmiers universitaires. Cette �tude cherche � comprendre les caract�ristiques des environnements de travail acad�miques qui fournissent un soutien efficace aux professeurs qui n'ont pas encore obtenu leur titularisation afin d'int�grer ces derniers � titre de chercheurs. Veuillez cliquer sur le lien ci-dessous pour y acc�der. Nous vous remercions de votre attention

 

http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/mina-7/empowerment-survey-french/      

Mina Singh, RN, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Nursing,York University;
Beryl Pilkington, RN, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, York University;
Linda Patrick, RN, PhD, Associate Professor and Dean of Nursing, University of Windsor. 


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CNA Health Human Resources Survey
Dear colleagues,
Lisa Little has been commissioned by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) to determine the uptake and applicability of the policy options contained in the 2009 report Tested Solutions for Eliminating Canada's Registered Nurse Shortage, and to seek input on future directions for CNA in the area of health human resources.  Your perspective is valued and she is seeking your participation in a short (15-20 minutes) interview OR in a telephone interview.  If you wish to participate in the on-line survey, point your browser to the survey site http://fluidsurveys.com/s/tested-solutions which will be open until November 30, 2012.   If you are able to participate in a telephone interview, please contact her at [email protected] with some available dates/times over the next two weeks.   Individual responses will be kept confidential.

 

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for the First International Congress on Whole Person Care

 

The deadline for submitting abstracts for presentation as workshops and proffered papers is January 31, 2013. Submissions are welcome from all disciplines within the health care professions on the topic of whole person care, which is healthcare that relates to the recipient of care as a whole person (as opposed to a relationship limited to a disease, an organ system or even a whole body).

 

Poster abstracts may be submitted until March 31, 2013. More... 

 

APPEL DE R�SUM�S pour le Congr�s International sur le soin int�gral de la personne

 

La date limite pour la soumission de r�sum�s pour les ateliers et les pr�sentations courtes est le 31 janvier 2013. Nous invitons les soumissions, dans toutes les disciplines professionnelles de la sant�, sur le soin int�gral de la personne, autrement dit qui tient compte de la personne soign�e dans toutes ses dimensions (plut�t qu'une relation limit�e � une affection, un syst�me organique ou m�me un organisme entier). 

 

Les r�sum�s pour pr�sentation par affiche peuvent �tre soumis jusqu'au 31 mars 2013. Suite... 

 

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CALL FOR ABSTRACT for the 17th CGNA 2013 Biennial Meeting

 

The Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association is pleased to announce its 17th Biennial Conference at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, British Columbia. The theme for the 2013 conference is 'Personhood & Caring: Honouring the Older Adult's Life Journey'. You are invited to submit an abstract for consideration as an oral, poster, or roundtable presentation addressing this theme. More... 

 

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M�decins sans fronti�res (MSF): Live the experience !! 

Medical and non-medical professionals are invited to join MSF for evening presentations in various Canadian cities to learn more about how they can join MSF's pool of dedicated aid workers.  More...

  

MSF  

 

M�decins sans fronti�res (MSF): Vivez l'exp�rience !!

Les professionnels m�dicaux et non m�dicaux sont invit�s � participer � des pr�sentations qui vous permettront d'en apprendre davantage sur la fa�on de faire partie du r�seau de travailleurs humanitaires d�vou�s de MSF.  Suite... 

 

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Canada Health Infoway launches its Clinician Education Campaign!

 

Infoway together with its clinical engagement groups has developed and tested a series of education resources that focus on the clinical value and progress of information and communication technology in clinical practice.  

 

A range of resources - developed by clinicians for clinicians - are available online at http://bit.ly/clinical-champion.

French: http://bit.ly/champion-clinique

  

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for the UVic School of Nursing 2013 Research Conference
 
The UVic is looking for abstracts for 20 minute oral presentations and posters on innovative, unusual, and diverse methods of inquiry in nursing.
 

A scholarship will be awarded to the School of Nursing student whose abstract submission receives the highest ranking. Abstracts will be evaluated through a blind review process by members of an Abstract Review Committee. An additional award will be given to the individual contributing the best poster presentation at the conference (poster competition is not restricted to School of Nursing students). Posters will be evaluated the day of the research conference (May 10, 2013) by a sub-committee selected by the School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Committee. More... 

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Qu�bec's Chief Scientist, R�mi Quirion, is pleased to announce the August winners of the �tudiants-chercheurs �toiles Award, a competition spearheaded by the three Fonds de recherche du Qu�bec.
   
Le scientifique en chef du Qu�bec, R�mi Quirion, est heureux d'annoncer le nom des trois laur�ates d'ao�t d'�tudiants-chercheurs �toiles, un concours des trois Fonds de recherche du Qu�bec.
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Irene E. Nordwich Foundation: 10 years of support for Nursing Education
Irene E. Nordwich  

This year, the Irene E. Nordwich Foundation celebrates a
decade of funding Nursing students at the University of Manitoba and Western University. As of 2012, forty-nine recipients have benefitted from Foundation awards

The Foundation is the legacy of Irene Nordwich, whose Nursing career spanned more than 40 years. Irene was known for her commitment to excellence and her high expectations for student performance. The Foundation continues her service to Nursing beyond her lifetime.

Irene

Foundation Directors, former friends and students remember Irene Nordwich with love and respect and honour her in this 10th anniversary year for her ongoing legacy to Nursing Education.




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Environmental Scan: Palliative and End-of-Life Care Teaching and Learning Resources   

 

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

    

 

 

 


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EVENTS
�V�NEMENTS
 

Mental Health Assessment Tools: Facilitating Care Accross the Continuum

December 12th, 2012

Toronto, ON

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Information sessions about MSF

S�ances d'informations pour MSF

December 13th, 2012

Halifax, NS

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Council for Higher Education Accreditation 2013 Annual Conference

January 28-31th, 2013

Washington, DC

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Knowledge Translation Workshop: Preventing Childhood Obesity

Atelier sur l'application des connaissances: Pr�venir l'ob�sit� infantile

January 31st, 2013

Toronto, ON

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Diabetes Educator Course - Vancouver

April 22-25th, 2013

Vancouver, BC

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Diabetes Educator Course - Winnipeg

May 3-6th, 2013

Winnipeg, MB

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 Uvic School of Nursing 2013 Research Conference

May 10th, 2013

Victoria, BC

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CGNA 2013 Biennial Meeting

May 29th to June 1st, 2012

Vancouver, BC

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   National Health Leadership Conference
Conf�rence nationale sur le leadership en sant�
June 10-11th, 2013
Niagara Falls, ON

Collaborating Accross Boarders (CAB) IV
July 12-14th, 2013
Vancouver, BC

First International Congress on Whole Person Care
Congr�s International sur le soin int�gral de la personne
October 17-20th, 2012
Montreal, QC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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