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Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing News Update

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

 

WHAT'S NEW AT CASN  /  NOUVELLES DE L'ACESI

 

CASN Media Releases

 

CASN seriously concerned by the Qu�bec government's failure to adopt the baccalaureate degree as the new entry-to-practice requirement for registered nurses
(Ottawa, January 13, 2014) The recently reported position of the Quebec government, to reject the baccalaureate degree as the entry-to-practice requirement for registered nurses has important consequences for the health of Quebecers. More...

Nipissing University Educator Recognized for Leadership in Digital Health - Associate Professor receives Nursing Faculty E-Health Award
January 22, 2014 (North Bay, ON) - The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) and Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) awarded Dr. Aroha Page, associate professor, Nipissing University, with the 2013 Nursing Faculty E-Health Award at an award ceremony today. Member of Parliament (MP) Jay Aspin was on-hand to present the award, which celebrates leadership in e-health nursing education.

  

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Communiqu�s de presse de l'ACESI

L'ACESI d��u de la position du gouvernement du Qu�bec de reporter la d�cision d'�tablir le baccalaur�at comme nouvelle norme d'entr�e � la profession infirmi�re
(Ottawa,le 13 janvier 2014) La toute r�cente position du Gouvernement du Qu�bec de reporter la d�cision de rendre le baccalaur�at obligatoire comme norme d'entr�e � la profession infirmi�re a d'importantes cons�quences pour la sant� des Qu�b�cois et Qu�b�coises. Suite...

Une professeure de l'Universit� Nipissing est r�compens�e pour son leadership en sant� num�rique - Une professeure agr�g�e de l'Universit� Nipissing re�oit le Prix de la facult� des sciences infirmi�res en cybersant�
22 janvier 2014 (North Bay, ON) - Au cours d'une c�r�monie tenue aujourd'hui, L'Association canadienne des �coles de sciences infirmi�res (ACESI) et Inforoute Sant� du Canada (Inforoute) ont d�cern� le Prix de la facult� des sciences infirmi�res en cybersant� de 2013 � Mme Aroha Page, professeure agr�g�e � l'Universit� Nipissing. Le d�put� Jay Aspin �tait sur place pour lui remettre ce prix, lequel vise � souligner l'engagement d'un enseignant � promouvoir la sant� �lectronique dans l'enseignement des sciences infirmi�res. Suite... 
 

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CASN is excited to announce the launch of an online Nurse Educator Certificate Course starting March 6, 2014! 

Mission: To foster excellence in the academic nurse 
educator role, and provide recognition and merit for the specialized knowledge, expertise, and competencies of this role in Canada! 

Audience: Nurse educators teaching in baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing education programs in Canada, and graduate students interested in pursuing an academic career. 

Delivery: Online

Timeframe: beginning March 6, 2014

Course Themes:
  • Developing a teaching dossier
  • Foundation of teaching and learning
  • Curriculum development and evaluation
  • Scholarship of teaching and learning
  • Teaching strategies and skills
  • Evaluating and providing feedback
  • Ethical considerations in teaching and learning
Course Instructor:
Dr. Patricia Bradley, MEd, PhD, RN, CNE
Associate Professor Professor, and Coordinator, Internationally Educated Nurses BScN Program School of Nursing, York University

Additional information about the course, including registration and the course schedule, will be made available on the CASN website this winter. Meanwhile, for course inquiries, please contact Sanja Visekruna, CASN Education Programs Coordinator at [email protected] or 613-235-3150 ext. 31. 


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L'ACESI a le plaisir d'annoncer le lancement d'un cours menant � l'obtention d'un certificat pour les infirmi�res enseignantes, qui sera offert de 1a 6 mars, 2014 ! 

Objectif : Favoriser l'excellence chez les infirmi�res  enseignantes canadiennes et assurer la reconnaissance et le m�rite pour leurs connaissances sp�cialis�es, leur expertise et leurs comp�tences.

Public cible : Les infirmi�res enseignantes qui enseignent les sciences infirmi�res au Canada, au premier cycle ou aux cycles sup�rieurs, ainsi que les �tudiantes des cycles sup�rieurs int�ress�es � poursuivre une carri�re universitaire.

D�tails du cours: En ligne


Date: Le cours d�butera le 6 mars, 2014 (

Th�mes abord�s:
  • L'�laboration d'un dossier d'enseignement
  • La base de l'enseignement et de l'apprentissage
  • D�veloppement des programmes d'�tudes et �valuations
  • L'avancement des connaissances en mati�re de l'enseignement et de l'apprentissage
  • Strat�gies d'enseignements et comp�tences
  • �valuer et fournir une r�troaction
  • Consid�rations �thiques dans l'enseignement et l'apprentissage
Enseignante de ce cours: 
Dr. Patricia Bradley, MEd, PhD, RN, CNE 
Professeure associ�e et Coordonnatrice, Internationally Educated Nurses BScN Program School of Nursing, York University

De plus amples renseignements, incluant les d�tails concernant l'inscription et l'horaire du cours, seront disponibles sur le site de l'ACESI d�s cet hiver. Entre-temps, si vous avez des questions, communiquer avec  Sanja Visekruna, Coordonnatrice des programmes d'enseignement de l'ACESI : [email protected]  ou 613-235-3150 poste 31.

 

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Announcing the nomination period for the 2014-2015 Annual Pat Griffin Scholar Award

 

In recognition of the importance of the research currently underway in nursing education, CASN offers an annual award to an established scholar with a strong program of research in nursing.  The intent is to both support and promote nursing education research through inquiry, mentorship, and dissemination.

 

The CASN Pat Griffin Nursing Education Research Scholar position awards a one-time $10,000 grant to the named Scholar, who will present a lecture at CASN Council in the year of selection; the "Pat Griffin Annual Lecture" is intended to feature the Scholar's program of research in nursing education. 

 

The nomination period is now open, and CASN is seeking individuals with:

  1. A strong publication record
  2. Experience with peer-reviewed presentations
  3. A history of being an invited speaker
  4. A reputation for innovativeness and the creation of scholarly work(s) related to teaching and learning
  5. A personal history of mentoring
  6. A history of receiving external funding
  7. A solid program of research, and
  8. Proven research productivity. 

If you have any colleagues who meet these criteria, CASN invites you to forward their name for consideration to be the Pat Griffin Scholar for 2014.

 

Please click here to access the Nomination Form 

 

Deadline for nominations: March 1, 2014


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L'ACESI a le plaisir d'annoncer l'ouverture des nominations pour le Poste de recherche en �ducation infirmi�re Pat Griffin 2014-2015.

 

Pour souligner l'importance des recherches en �ducation infirmi�re, l'ACESI  offre une
subvention de recherche d'une ann�e  dans le but de soutenir et promouvoir les recherches de chercheurs et chercheuses en �ducation infirmi�re qui peuvent �tre men�es sous forme d'enqu�te, mentorat et diffusion.

 

Le Poste de recherche en �ducation infirmi�re Pat Griffin de l'ACESI sera dot� d'une subvention unique de 10,000,00$ qui sera accord�e au chercheur ou � la chercheuse recommand�(e) par le Comit� directeur de recherche et de l`avancement des connaissances.  

 

Dans l'ann�e dont le chercheur ou la chercheuse  sera nomin� (e), il ou elle prononcera  une �Conf�rence magistrale Pat Griffin� au Conseil annuel  de l'ACESI .  Cette conf�rence doit mettre en valeur les recherches effectu�es en �ducation infirmi�re ainsi que le programme de recherche propos� par le ou la titulaire du poste. 

 

La p�riode de nomination est maintenant ouverte et l'ACESI est � la recherche de personnes qui ont les qualifications suivantes :

  1. Un dossier de publication solide,
  2. l'exp�rience de r�vision par les pairs,
  3. l'exp�rience en tant que conf�rencier invit�,
  4. une r�putation pour l'innovation et la cr�ation de travaux d'�ruditions li�s � l'enseignement et l'apprentissage,
  5. l'exp�rience de mentorat,
  6. re�u des bourses (un financement externe),
  7. un programme de recherche solide; et finalement,
  8. une productivit� d�montr�e en recherche.

 

Si vous avez des coll�gues qui r�pondent � ces crit�res, l'ACESI vous invite � transmettre leur nom pour consid�ration pour le poste de recherche en �ducation infirmi�re de Pat Griffin 2014 d�s aujourd'hui!

 

Cliquez ici pour remplir le formulaire d'application

 

Date limite de proposition de candidat(e) : 1 mars 2014


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Strategic Plan, 2014 to 2018 - Driving nursing education that transforms healthcare

Nurses across the country must be prepared to drive change in the pursuit of delivering the highest quality patient care and health system. As the Canadian healthcare system and the profession of nursing continues to evolve, the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) is renewing our commitment to supporting our member schools in the delivery of the high quality education at all levels. CASN will continue to find new ways to provide resources that will assist educators in their teaching and professional development, and support research and scholarly activities in nursing education. CASN's national voice will be used to advocate for the resources that the academic nursing sector needs to provide exemplary programs. We will continue to work with schools using our accreditation program to encourage schools to continue to strive for excellence in nursing education. - Cynthia Baker


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Plan strat�gique, 2014 � 2018 - Favoriser un enseignement des sciences infirmi�res qui transforme les soins de sant�

Les infirmi�res dans l'ensemble du pays doivent �tre en mesure de diriger lechangement vers la prestation de soins de sant� de la plus haute qualit� possible. Le syst�me de soins de sant� canadien et la profession infirmi�re ne cessent d'�voluer, donc l'Association canadienne des �coles de sciences infirmi�res (ACESI) renouvelle son engagement envers ses �coles membres en faveur d'offrir un enseignement des sciences infirmi�res d'excellente qualit�, � tous les niveaux. L'ACESI continuera de trouver de nouvelles fa�ons de fournir des ressources pour appuyer les enseignantes dans leur enseignement ainsi que dans leur propre perfectionnement professionnel. De plus, l'ACESI continuera de favoriser le d�veloppement de la recherche et l'avancement des connaissances. Parce qu'elle se fait la voix de la profession infirmi�re � l'�chelle nationale, l'ACESI pr�conisera l'utilisation de ressources n�cessaires pour promouvoir et faire progresser la qualit� de l'enseignement des sciences infirmi�res dans le but de fournir des programmes exemplaires. Par le biais du programme d'agr�ment de l'ACESI, nous travaillerons avec nos membres pour viser l'excellence dans la prestation d'un enseignement des sciences infirmi�res de grande qualit�.

 



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CASN is pleased to announce the launch of an Online Scholarship Course starting March 2014 !! More information coming soon !

 

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L'ACESI a le plaisir d'annoncer le lancement d'un cours menant � l'avancement des connaissance, qui sera offert en Mars 2014 !! Plus de renseignements � venir !

 

  

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NURSING NOTICES  /  NOTES INFIRMIERE

CALL FOR PAPERS for International Journal of Nursing Students Scholarship
 

The International Journal of Nursing Student Scholarship (IJNSS) was created to provide the opportunity for undergraduate and graduate nursing students to publish their scholarly papers that have been completed as course assignments.

 

Submissions will also be accepted from students in related health disciplines if they have completed research that is applicable to the discipline and profession of nursing in particular or to health and human services in general. The aim is to facilitate interprofessional / collaborative learning, foster an interest in research and its dissemination, and promote innovations in health care practice. 
 
Please read more about the Call for Papers by clicking here !

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Diabetes Educator Courses
 

Diabetes is an emerging epidemic. No matter what area of health care you work in, you will encounter people affected by diabetes. New approaches to diabetes management are continuously appearing. This comprehensive course is for health professionals from a variety of disciplines who face diabetes in practice. The goal is to update your understanding of the complexities of diabetes care, and learn effective approaches to educate those affected by diabetes. It is an ideal course if you are entering the dynamic, specialty field of diabetes education. This course is not specifically designed as preparation for the CDE examination; however it will serve as an excellent review in your preparation to become a certified diabetes educator. The course format includes didactic and interactive presentations from a variety of experts, group discussions, and case studies. Opportunity will be provided to learn diabetes management innovations from technology and pharmaceutical companies during the interactive Exhibitors' Luncheon. Time is built in for networking with colleagues. This is an intensive course that is sure to stimulate and motivate you. You will come away with a solid foundation in high quality diabetes management and education.

 

Courses:

 

Diabetes Educator Course Vancouver Spring 2014

April 22 - 25, 2014

The Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel, Vancouver, BC

For registration and brochure, please click here 


Diabetes Educator Course Winnipeg Spring 2014

May 5 - 7, 2014

The Clarion Hotel & Suites, Winnipeg, MB

For registration and brochure, please click here 


Diabetes Educator Course Toronto Fall 2014

November 24 - 27, 2014

The Hyatt Regency, Toronto, ON

For registration and brochure, please click here 

 

To receive updates on a Diabetes Educator Course near you, please email [email protected] to be added on the enquiry list.

 
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