Nursing
2013-2014
Nursing Division Annual Report
The SIAST Nursing Division has a rich history of delivering quality nursing education for more than 46 years. In 2013-14, the Nursing Division continued its successful journey in the delivery of 19 innovative and award-winning programs to more than 5,000 students. Using a distributed learning model, programs were offered on-campus, in various communities, through print distance, videoconferencing and online delivery. Our impressive team of 255 expert faculty and staff demonstrated dedication and commitment to providing quality education in a supportive and student-friendly environment. Achieving our priority of putting students first resulted in improved studentcentred learning and increased student engagement and success.
SIAST Nursing Division Leadership Team Back row, from left to right:Â Karen Ullyott, Joleen Klassen, Jean Busby Middle row, from left to right:Â Emily Harder, Mary Martin-Smith, Sandi Pettit, Natasha Stefaniuk, Diane Harrison, Eli Ahlquist, Cindy Smith Front row, from left to right: Billy-Jo Howe, Nolan Horbach, Chris Barlow, Sue Myers, Janet Johnson, Netha Dyck
We look forward to continued success as we establish the School of Nursing and focus our efforts on the achievement of four strategic themes of building successful careers, advancing economic and social prosperity, leveraging educational innovation, and leading organizational effectiveness.
Dr. Netha Dyck Dean, SIAST Nursing Division
Table of Contents Introduction 2 Building Successful Careers 3 Advancing Economic and Social Prosperity 5 Leveraging Educational Innovation 6 Leading Organizational Effectiveness 9 Nursing Division Programs 12
Introduction
The SIAST Nursing Division celebrated remarkable achievements in 2013-14 and contributed significantly to the advancement of SIAST’s vision and strategic directions. We successfully launched SIAST’s inaugural degree program, the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) Degree Completion program. The BPN program is not only the first degree program for SIAST, it is also the first psychiatric nursing degree program in Saskatchewan. We completed the initial development of the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program, in partnership with the University of Regina. With the implementation of the accelerated option, we delivered all four years of the program. SIAST and the University of Regina established a distributed education site in Swift Current for the delivery of the SCBScN program with a cohort of eight students, in collaboration with Great Plains College and Cypress Health Region. We collaborated with the University of Regina for the development of the Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program (CNPP) leading to a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) credential and prepared for the launch of the program in September 2014. This type of collaborative nurse practitioner program is the first of its kind in Canada. We celebrated the first graduates of our new Critical Care Nursing program, which was offered in North Battleford and Prince Albert. The distance-based program, developed with extensive consultation with nurses and managers from the health regions, will establish standard education for registered nurses working in ICUs across Saskatchewan. The Perioperative Nursing program capacity was expanded for a total of 46 seats to meet the growing demand for perioperative nurses in Saskatchewan. As well, the Orientation to Nursing in Canada for Internationally Educated Nurses program celebrated with their 41 graduates, its largest group of graduates to date. We established two Nursing Division Leadership Team awards to celebrate the leadership and academic excellence of our students. The recipients were Alixe Dick, second year SCBScN student and Devon Stelwagen, second year Practical Nursing student. Left: Award recipient Alixe Dick
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Practical Nursing Program
Building Successful Careers
Established a new brokerage arrangement with Northlands College in Buffalo Narrows. A cohort of seven students started the program on September 30, 2013, with labs being conducted in Ile a la Crosse.
program opportunities
Celebrated the completion of the northern online Practical Nursing program with a pinning ceremony for four graduates of the program.
Goal: Respond aggressively to evolving Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) Program, delivered in partnership with the University of Regina Delivered Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the SCBScN program. Developed the Year 4 courses of the SCBScN program. Established a distributed education site in Swift Current for the delivery of the SCBScN program in collaboration with Great Plains College and Cypress Health Region.
An annual intake into the SIAST Wascana Campus online Practical Nursing program was approved and will be implemented in September 2014. Kawacatoose First Nation gave notice they will no longer be involved in the delivery of the Practical Nursing program in Quinton, SK. The last cohort of in the Kawacatoose First Nation partnership completed the program in April.
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing Program Honorable Rob Norris, Minister of Advanced Education, presented Dr. Larry Rosia with a Certificate of Authorization for the delivery of SIAST’s inaugural degree, the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program. Implemented the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing Degree Completion for graduates of 2010 and beyond in September 2013.
Implemented Year 1 of the SCBScN program in Swift Current with a cohort of eight students. Delivered the accelerated option with 20 students in Regina and 35 students in Saskatoon. These students will complete the program in August 2014. Enrolled a second cohort in the accelerated option with 42 students in Regina and 31 in Saskatoon. Launched the fast track option in May 2013 with 26 students in Regina and 17 students in Saskatoon. Students will continue their studies during the spring and summer session at the end of Year 3 and complete the program in December. Having both the accelerated option and fast track option in place serves to maximize clinical practice education placements throughout the year and provides graduates three times a year, in August, December and April.
KUDOS Eli Ahlquist, program head, Perioperative Nursing, received a University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing Alumni of Influence Award in May 2014.
Dr. david Gregory, U of R dean of Nursing (left), and Dr. Netha Dyck, SIAST dean of Nursing (right), welcome the first class of SCBScN students in Swift Current.
Elsie Duff, faculty, Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program, received the Canadian Nurses Association Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013.
Nolan Horbach, program head, CPR/First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner programs, received the Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP) designation.
Dr. Lyle G. Grant, coordinator, Institute for Nursing Scholarship, received the 2014 Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association Effie Feeny Award for Nursing Research.
Carole Houston, faculty, Perioperative Nursing program, received the 2014 Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association Helen Walker Award for Innovation in Nursing. > 3
CNPP project team, left to right: Joyce Bruce, SIAST CNPP program head; Dr. Laurie Clune, U of R associate dean of graduate programs and research in the Faculty of Nursing; Dr. Thomas Chase, U of R provost and vice president academic; Arnold Boldt, SIAST provost and vice president academic; Dr. david Gregory, U of R dean of Nursing, Dr. Netha Dyck, SIAST dean of Nursing. Photo courtesy of University of Regina Photography
Implemented the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing Degree Completion program for graduates prior to 2010 in January 2014.
Psychiatric Nursing Program Hosted pinning ceremony with 33 graduates, representing the largest graduating class to date. Celebrated the 102 graduates from this program to date.
Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program (CNPP)
Continuing Education
The program will be implemented in collaboration with the University of Regina in September 2014.
Selected by the provincial dialysis committee to develop dialysis curriculum to be available fall 2014.
Increased the seat capacity from 15 to 20 with five additional seats approved through the Ministry of Advanced Education.
Holland College, PEI signed an agreement with SIAST to deliver the Medical Device Reprocessing practicum within the Atlantic provinces.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program
A new course, Care of the Bariatric Client, was developed and will be offered in fall 2014.
The final intake into the program was September 2013. The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association approved the dissolution plan for the program.
Conducted an environmental scan for the delivery of an Emergency Nursing program.
Critical Care Nursing Program Revised and reorganized the Basic Critical Care Nursing program and changed the name to Critical Care Nursing. Expanded the program to be accessible provincially starting in January 2014. Two new sites participated in the inaugural intakes – North Battleford and Prince Albert.
Orientation to Nursing in Canada for Internationally Educated Nurses Increased program capacity and enrolled 93 students. Celebrated with 41 graduates, the largest class of graduates to date.
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner Program
Goal: Expand facilities to
accommodate enrolment growth The simulation learning centre space at SIAST Woodland Campus was expanded to accommodate increased utilization of both low fidelity and mid-fidelity simulation.
Hosted the inaugural pinning ceremony for the on-campus Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner applied certificate program.
Shirley Kerr, faculty, SCBScN SIAST Kelsey Campus, received a University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing Alumni of Influence Award in May 2014. Dr. Lynn Miller, faculty with the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, was presented with the 4 Halifax Ambassador Award for her
efforts in hosting the Canadian Association of Advanced Practice Nurses conference in Halifax, NS. She also received the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Institute of Regulatory Excellence Fellowship Award in October 2013. Marian Morrissey, former program head, Nursing
Education Program of Saskatchewan, received a University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing Alumni of Influence Award in May 2014. Sue Myers, program head, Psychiatric Nursing and Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing, received the Registered Psychiatric Nurses
Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) Award for Excellence in Administration in June 2014. Perioperative Nursing program InstruMentor™ Mobile Application Team, led by Eli Ahlquist, program head, Perioperative Nursing program; Carole Houston, faculty, Perioperative Nursing
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Advancing Economic and Social Prosperity
Goal: Advance innovative partnerships and strategic alliances
Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program (CNPP) Signed the memorandum of agreement to offer the Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program, leading to a master’s of nursing (nurse practitioner) degree with the University of Regina. This type of collaborative partnership between a college and a university to offer masters programming is the first of its kind in Canada.
Goal: Expand education and training in select global markets Critical Care Nursing Program Expanded the delivery of the program to North Battleford and Prince Albert.
SCBScN students, left to right: Derek Wheatley, Natasha Preza, Charlyn Nebozenko, Renee Andres, Keven Fountaine, Kirstin Sparrow and Sybil Morgan, SCBScN faculty
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner Program Seat capacity for the applied certificate on-campus delivery program will increase from 25 to 40 seats in September 2014.
Perioperative Nursing Program Expanded the capacity of the Perioperative Nursing program by 28 seats for a total of 46 seats for 2013-14. Received approval to increase the number of seats in the program from 18 to 36 on an ongoing basis.
Practical Nursing Program Offered its second international clinical experience. Thirteen students participated in a clinical practice education experience at the St. Raphael of St. Francis Hospital Nsambya in Kampala, Uganda.
Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Six students participated in an international student exchange project with the University of Colima in Mexico. With Ugandan students, left to right: Courtney Berg, student, SIAST Woodland Campus; Marla Fraser, faculty, SIAST Wascana Campus; Stephanie Lalonde, student, SIAST Woodland Campus; Kristin Berg, student, SIAST Kelsey Campus.
program; and Dale Lipp, Learning Technologies, received the SIAST Innovation Award.
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program team was selected as a finalist for the 2014 Saskatchewan Healthcare Excellence Awards in the category of supportive quality processes.
InstruMentor™ Engaging Learners through Mobile Devices nomination was submitted for the Innovation of the Year award from Sandi Pettit, program head, the League for Innovation in the Diabetes Education programs and Community College. Orientation to Nursing in Canada
for Internationally Educated Nurses, received a University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing Alumni of Influence Award in May 2014. Cindy Smith, associate dean, received the 2014 Idahlynn Karre Exemplary Leadership Award, which was presented at The
Chair Academy International Conference. Cindy also received the 2014 Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association Elizabeth Van Valkenburg Award for Leadership in Nursing Education. Karen Ullyott, program head, Practical Nursing, received the
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Leveraging Educational Innovation
Goal: Enhance program quality SCBScN students in the Simulation Learning Centre at SIAST Kelsey Campus
Goal: Foster a sense of social
Revised and reorganized the curriculum to expand and offer consistent education across the province.
Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan (NEPS) Engaged in the January 2014 site visit for Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) accreditation process and achieved accreditation status.
responsibility
Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) Program
Internationally Educated Nurses Assessment Centre
Engaged in the January 2014 site visit for Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) accreditation process and achieved accreditation status.
Completed 44 IEN assessments.
Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Supported initiatives that foster social responsibility such as Student Wellness Initiative Towards Community Health (SWITCH), Saskatoon, and Student Energy in Action for Regina Community Health (SEARCH), Regina. Hosted the Age Alive Exhibit at SIAST Kelsey Campus. The Age Alive exhibit was developed by the Saskatoon Council on Aging and is designed to promote awareness of ageism and its impact on older adults.
SIAST Outstanding Service Award at SIAST Woodland Campus.
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Critical Care Nursing
Norma Wildeman, former program head, Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan, received a University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing Alumni of Influence Award in May 2014.
Submitted a report to the Ministry of Advanced Education regarding the new RN Education System Evaluation Indicators Framework. Participated in a project conducted by the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) to map the curriculum against CPSI safety competencies. Other participants included Trinity Western University and the University of Saskatchewan.
Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program (CNPP) Participated in Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association (SRNA) program approval process and received preliminary approval by the SRNA in February 2014. Preliminary approval is the highest rating granted for new programs that have not yet graduated students from the program. Completed and signed the CNPP Tuition and Fee Sharing Agreement in May 2014 in partnership with the University of Regina.
Expert Appointments Carrie Allen, faculty, SCBScN program, SIAST Wascana Campus, was chosen as a member of the RN Item Writing Team for the NCLEX exam writing. Nancy Anweiler, faculty,
Practical Nursing program, SIAST Kelsey 4th Ave Centre, was appointed chair, Saskatoon Health Region Clinical Placement Committee. Dr. Lyle G. Grant, coordinator, Institute for Nursing Scholarship, was appointed and acted as an external evaluator for the
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia. He also continues as a journal referee for Qualitative Health Research, International Journal of Qualitative Methods, and Health Education. Lyle also refereed abstract submissions for the Graduate Nursing Student Symposium, University of British
Nursing Re-entry Program Received program approval from the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association for five years.
Orientation to Nursing in Canada for Internationally Educated Nurses Received program approval from the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association for five years.
Perioperative Nursing / RN Program Participated in Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) program approval process and received unconditional three-year program approval.
Practical Nursing Program Received program approval from the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN) for five years.
Practical Nurse Re-entry Program Received SALPN program approval for five years.
Goal: Use creative solutions to
enhance and expand the learning experience Perioperative Nursing team launched the use of the InstruMentor™ app for nursing students. The innovative mobile application was created by nursing faculty in collaboration with SIAST’s Learning Technologies Division to help students in an online course learn about surgical instruments. . Increased the utilization of five interprovincial simulation learning centres situated in three cities across the province. More than 2,500 students from 18 Nursing and 10 Science and Health Division programs engage in more than 5,360 high-fidelity experiences and more than 24,277 low-fidelity experiences each year. Developed the Critical Care Nursing program for online delivery.
Columbia, School of Nursing. Lyle was also appointed to the SIAST Research Ethics Board. Debbie Hill, faculty, SCBScN program, SIAST Wascana Campus, was appointed to the NCLEX RN Item Writing Panel. Nolan Horbach, program head,
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner programs, was invited to speak at the Lorman Occupational Health and Safety Seminar in Saskatoon in December 2013. Signy Klebeck, faculty, SCBScN program, SIAST Kelsey Campus, was installed as the new
SIAST’s Nursing Division is collaborating on research that could enhance teaching skills. Left to right: Madeline Press, faculty, Nursing Division; Dr. Lyle Grant, coordinator, Institute of Nursing Scholarship; Meaghan Skwark and Jessica Gray, nursing students.
Goal: Grow scholarship and applied research Negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF). Planning in process to host the regional Interprofessional Mentorship Conference – Mentorship, a Fortune of Opportunity – with the International Mentorship Association in May 2015. Hosted one Applied Research Grand Rounds – a successful way to share and explore the applied research that is occurring at SIAST. More than 37 papers and posters were presented at provincial, national and international conferences. The diverse range of topics included lateral violence, technology and social media in learning, patient safety, mentorship, preceptorship, spirituality, health care topics, curriculum and nursing programs. More than 17 faculty published articles in peer-reviewed journals or chapters in textbooks. The diverse range of topics included technology in learning, tri-mentorship programming, leadership, workplace violence, health care topics, and meaningful e-learning.
president of the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association. Maureen Klenk, faculty, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, became the president of the Canadian Association of Advanced Practice Nurses. Sue Myers, program head,
Psychiatric Nursing program, was appointed and acted as an external evaluator for the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia. Sharon Staseson, faculty, SCBScN program, SIAST Wascana Campus, completed > 7 the Mental Health First Aid
More than 18 faculty were presented with prestigious awards in recognition of their leadership and expertise. More than 10 research projects are in process.
Advancement of Research (Funding Awards) Research teams applied for and received peer-reviewed competitive funding on nine projects amounting to funding awards that exceeded $855,000. Some of these projects include: Project Title: Enhancing cultures of safety and safety engagement in the Saskatchewan mining industry: A collaborative and multi-disciplinary inquiry Co-PIs: Grant, LG, Cherkov , V. (U of S) Co-I: Press, M., Ha, C., Horbach, N., Gerrard, A. Amount: $785,694 Funder: International Minerals Innovation Institute Project Title: Moving 3D moment tracking technologies to clinical practice education applications Co-PIs: Anvari, V., Grant, L.G., Paterson, G., Lepnurm, R. Co-Is: Atapour, M., Osgood, N., Harder, E., Farthing, P. Amount: $25,000 Funder: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Project Title: Examining Saskatchewan perioperative nursing teamwork and factors impacting surgical patient outcomes. Co-PIs: Ahlquist, E. Grant, L. G., Smith, C., Regan S. Amount: $10,000 Funder: Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN) Project Title: Phase III: Nursing students’ perceptions of the learning environment in two different clinical education models. Co-PIs: Press, M., Compton, R., Rohatinsky, N., Sedgwick, M. Amount: $5,000 Funder: Western Northwestern Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing WNRCASN Research Award Project Title: A study of how Licensed Practical Nurses access and use evidence in practice. Co-PIs: Grant, L.G., Ullyott, K, Temple, B. Co-Is: Gold, H, Hayward, G., Neumeier, M, Salter, A. Amount: $6,000 Funder: SIAST Applied Research Program grant. Project Title: Effective emergency room interventions to reduce admission of patients with dementia: A systematic review. Team Members: Temple, B., O’Connell, B, Grant, L.G., Nickerson, N. Amount: $5,000 Funder: University of Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research
Canada Basic Instructor Training course in September 2013. Frankie Verville, faculty, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, was invited by the Canadian Nurses Association to write items for the CNA certification exams.
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Practical Nursing program, SIAST Woodland Campus, was appointed vice-chair of the Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators (CAPNE). She will become the chair next year. Karen was also appointed to the SRNA Legislation and Bylaws Committee.
Project Title: Effective education models for student nurses on clinical placements: A systematic review Team Members: O’Connell, B., Temple, B., Enns, C., Goodwin, B., Grant, L.G., Greenslade, Loreley, Nickerson, N. Amount: $5,000 Funder: University of Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research Project Title: Newly practicing nurse practitioners’ perceptions of structural empowerment in education, psychological empowerment, role competency, and patient safety competence PI: Duff, E. Amount: $2,000 Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Xi Lambda Research Project Title: A study exploring the challenges and facilitators of nursing faculty engagement in applied research in vocational or polytechnic institutions SIAST Leads: Grant, L. G. and Ha, C. Amount: $8,046 Funder: Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Dr. Lynn Miller, faculty, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, was the recipient of a four-year research Fellowship through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NSCBN) Institute of Regulatory Excellence (IRE) program. Lynn’s research will focus on the initial operationalization of the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Framework of Regulatory Excellence in a project entitled, The development and evaluation of the Nurse Practitioner Controlled Drugs and Substances Regulatory Framework.
Nursing Division Internal Scholarship Grants Nursing Division Internal Scholarship Grants of up to $2,500 were awarded to: Project Title: Phase II: Nursing students’ perceptions of the learning environment in two different clinical education models. Co-PIs: Press, M., Compton, R., Perry, R., Rohatinsky, N., Sedgwick, M. Project Title: InstruMentor™ Perioperative Nursing Surgical Instrument Recognition App.
PI: Ahlquist, E. Established the Nursing Division Leadership Team award to recognize student leadership. The awards were presented to Alixe Dick, Year 2 student, SCBScN program and Devon Stelwagen, Year 2 student, Practical Nursing program.
Judy Wagner, faculty, SCBScN program, SIAST Wascana Campus, was invited by the Canadian Nurses Association to write exam questions for the Occupational Health and Safety Speciality Certification.
Alixe Dick, second year student, SCBScN program, received the 2014 SRNA Student Leadership Award. Alixe also received the SIAST Outstanding Citizenship Award and Nursing Division Leadership Team Award.
Student Accomplishments
Shannon Copeland, graduate, Practical Nursing program, was
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Leading Organizational Effectiveness
Goal: Optimize service excellence
Customer Service Excellence workshop was held for professional services staff in Regina at the end of March was very well received.
Goal: Become the employer of choice Six faculty completed the Faculty Certificate Program; one in August 2013 and five in June 2014. Supported 37 faculty members in their pursuit of advancing education and scholarship through the Nursing Division’s Recruitment, Retention and Rejuvenation Fund.
Left to right: Dr. Lyle Grant, coordinator, Institute for Nursing Scholarship; Carole Houston, faculty, Perioperative Nursing program; Alixe Dick, student, SCBScN program; Cindy Smith, associate dean of Nursing; Dr. Netha Dyck, dean of Nursing at the SRNA Awards ceremony in May 2014.
Conducted a Nursing Division meeting in August focused on higher education emerging trends, employee engagement, life-balance tips and communication strategies for positive workplace.
Goal: Improve vertical and horizontal
Conducted two faculty and staff development workshops in April 2014 focused on harassment and discrimination policy; nursing data and nursing clinical systems overview; faculty performance evaluation; social media; and storytelling.
Published two editions of e-newsletters in the fall and spring and a hard copy edition in winter to increase access to current and relevant information, as well as expand its’ circulation.
Continued with two Nursing Division Employee Engagement Teams in response to SIAST-wide employee engagement survey results. The two teams are: Performance Management / Learning and Development; and Reward Management and Staffing.
awarded the Governor General’s Academic Collegiate Bronze Medal for the highest overall average upon graduation at the SIAST Wascana Campus graduation ceremony. Shannon’s overall average was 94.06 percent. Ezra James, second year student, Psychiatric Nursing program,
participated in a national social media campaign to bring about awareness and involvement of health care professionals in harm reduction. The campaign was led by the Canadian Nurses Association, Canadian Association of Nurses in HIV/AIDS Care and the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association.
communication
Produced a promotional video to familiarize prospective students with the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Diabetes Education for Health Care Professionals, and Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner programs.
Kathy Lee, student, Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner program, received the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety 2014 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. Devon Stelwagen, second year student, Practical Nursing program, received the Nursing
Division Leadership Team Award. Rosalyn Summach and Nicole Webb, SCBScN students, spent five weeks in rural Kenya volunteering in a medical clinical during the summer 2013. Hosted a celebration in honour of the 49 graduates of the > 9
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Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan (NEPS) in Regina who completed the program in September.
SIAST Wascana Campus, completed a Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator at the University of North Dakota.
More than 17 faculty published articles in peer-reviewed journals or chapters in textbooks.
SCBScN program students participated in the InterProfessional Annual Student Symposium (I-PASS) in September 2013, sponsored by the Nursing Division.
Kim Harrison, faculty, Psychiatric Nursing, SIAST Wascana Campus, completed a Master of Distance Education at Athabasca University.
Examples: Carter, L., Salyers, V., Myers, S., Hipfner, C., Hoffart, C., MacLean, C., White, K., Matus, T., Forssman, V., & Battett, P. (in press). Qualitative Insights from a Canadian Multi-Institutional Research Study: In Search of Meaningful E-Learning. The Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
SCBScN students attended the Canadian Nursing Students Association (CNSA) regional conference in October 2013, as well as the CNSA national conference in January 2014, sponsored by the Nursing Division and the U of R Faculty of Nursing. The Canadian Nursing Students’ Association Chapter in Saskatoon hosted the CNSA Western / Prairie Regional Conference in Saskatoon in October 24-26, 2013. Thirty-two SCBScN program students were acknowledged for their academic excellence and placed on the U of R Faculty of Nursing Dean’s Honour List in the fall semester and twenty-five in the winter semester
Completion of Advanced Education Master’s Degree Mary Brannen, faculty, SCBScN, SIAST Kelsey Campus, completed a Master of Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan. Terri Burrell, faculty, SCBScN,
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Michelle Pavloff, faculty, Simulation Learning, SIAST Kelsey Campus, completed a Master of Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan. Carole Reece, faculty, IEN Assessment Centre, SIAST Wascana Campus, completed a Master in Distance Education at Athabasca University.
Post Master’s Certificate Frankie Verville, faculty, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, completed a post-masters diploma Advanced Nursing Practice from Athabasca University and subsequently became licensed as an RN(NP).
Completion of Faculty Certificate Program Lucia New (August 2013) Amanda Betker (June 2014) Terri Burrell (June 2014) Marilee Fehr (June 2014) Stacy Hunt (June 2014 Cheryl Miller (June 2014)
Advancement of Scholarship and Applied Research Scholarly Publications
Clubb, R. & Sheridan, L. (2015). Improving patient and nurse safety: Learning from past experiences. In d. Gregory, C. Raymond-Seniuk, L. Patrick, & T. Stephen (Eds.), Fundamentals: Perspectives on the art and science of Canadian Nursing (pp. 232-251). Philadelphia, USA: Wolters Kluwer. Donnelly, G., Domm, E. L., & Raisbeck, B. (2015). Skin care. In d. Gregory, C. RaymondSeniuk, L. Patrick, & T. Stephen (Eds.), Fundamentals: Perspectives on the art and science of Canadian Nursing (pp. 957-1000). Philadelphia, USA: Wolters Kluwer. Hoffart, C., Gettle, D., Bennett, L., Alston, C. (2014, March). A Tri-Mentorship Partnership to Support Students and Faculty. Paper and abstract published in Conference Proceedings at the International Mentoring Association 2014 International Conference, Gilbert, AZ.
Hubbard Murdoch, N. (2015). Health, wellness, and illness. In d. Gregory, C. RaymondSeniuk, L. Patrick, & T. Stephen (Eds.), Fundamentals: Perspectives on the art and science of Canadian Nursing (pp. 125-145). Philadelphia, USA: Wolters Kluwer. Mancini, M.E., Howse, E.L. & Grant, L.G. (in press). Health care organizations. In YoderWise, P. S. & Grant, L.G. (Eds.), Leading and Managing in Canadian Nursing. (1st Cdn ed.). Toronto, ON: Elsevier. Mitchell, A. Ahmed, A., Szabo, C. (2014). Workplace violence among nurses, why are we still discussing this? Literature review. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 4(4), 147-150. Available at: http:// dx.doi.org/10.5430/jnep. v4n4p147 Moyer, Katarzyna, J. (2013). Nursing Management: Lower Respiratory Problems. Chapter contributor in S. L. Lewis, M. M. Heitkemper, & S. R. Dirksen, MedicalSurgical Nursing in Canada; Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. 3rd Ed. Mosby Elsevier. Scott Barss, K., Clarke Arnault, V., & McDonald, M. S. (2015). Spirituality and nursing: Presence and promise. In d. Gregory, C. Raymond-Seniuk, L. Patrick, & T. Stephen (Eds.), Fundamentals: Perspectives on the art and science of Canadian Nursing (pp. 1093-1104). Philadelphia, USA: Wolters Kluwer.
Scholarly Presentations
(WNRCASN) Conference, Winnipeg, MB.
More than 37 papers and posters were presented at provincial, national and international conferences.
Bruce, J., Miller, L., & Klenk, M. (2013). A Success Story: Using Electronic Portfolios in Nurse Practitioner. Oral presentation. Canadian Association of Advanced Practice Nurses Conference. Halifax, Nova Scotia, October 2-4, 2013.
Examples: Ahlquist, E. & Houston, C. (2014, February). Embracing mobile learning in nursing education. Oral presentation at the Western North-western Region Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing (WNRCASN) Conference, Winnipeg, MB. Bennett, R., Burkholder, K., Bruce, J., Currie, E., Labossière, D., McDonagh, M., McIsaac, B., MacKenzie, K. & McKinnon, S. (2013). CNPE Exam Committee: Best Practice Means We Do Not Stay the Course! Canadian Association of Advanced Practice Nursing, Biennial Conference, Oral presentation. Halifax, October 2-4, 2013. Biasotto, D. & Jesse, M. (2013). The ethical dilemma of social media in nursing education. 13th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators. Oral Presentation, Fredericton, NB, October 7-9, 2013. Oral presentation. Burrell, T. (2014, February). Creating a positive nurse preceptorship experience. Oral presentation at the Western North-western Region Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing
Duff, E. (2014, February). Linking Empowerment theory to Nurse Practitioner role and patient safety competence. Oral presentation at the Western North-western Region Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing (WNRCASN) Conference, Winnipeg, MB. Duff, E. & Bruce, J. (2013). Nurse Practitioner curriculum: The link between the strong model of advanced practice and Canadian Nurse Practitioner competencies. Canadian Association of Advanced Practice Nursing, Biennial Conference, Poster presentation. Halifax, October 2-4, 2013. Grant, L. G., Oliffe, J. L., Johnson, J. L., Bottorff, J. (2013). Healthcare professionals implementing smoke-free policies at inpatient psychiatric units: An ethnographic study. 19th Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference. Poster presentation. [underlining denotes presenter]. October 27-29, 2013, Halifax, NS. Hipfner, C., Hoffart, C., MacLean, C. Myers, S., White,
K., Salyers, V., Carter, L., & Barrett, P. (2013). Informing effective, meaningful, and sustainable e-Learning strategies using student and instructor perspectives. 19th Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference. Oral presentation. [underlining denotes presenters]. October 27-29, 2013, Halifax, NS. Hoffart, C. & Thiessen, K. (2014, May). Growing the nurses of today. The art of preceptorship. Oral presentation at the Five Hills Health Region preceptor workshop, Moose Jaw, SK. Hoffart, C., Gettle, D., Bennett, L., & Alston, C. (2014, March). A Tri-Mentorship Partnership to Support Students and Faculty [Seminar session and presentation]. Oral presentation at the International Mentoring Association 2014 International Conference, Gilbert, AZ.
Rohatinsky, N., Press, M., Compton, R., & Sedgwick, M. (2014, February). Students’ perceptions of block and non-block clinical: Preliminary findings across two provinces. Oral presentation at the Western Northwestern Region Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing conference, Winnipeg, Canada. Retrieved from http://www. rrc.ca/files/file/nursing/ Presentationschedule.pdf Salyers, V., Carter. L., Matus, T., Myers, S., & Barrett, P. (2013, Nov.). Meaningful e-learning (MEL): The students and faculty have spoken: Results from a national study. Presentation at the Mount Royal University 2013 Symposium on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning, Banff, AB, Canada
Hunt, S. (2013). Oncology patients’ perceptions of the quality of care provided by second year baccalaureate nursing students. 19th Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference. Poster presentation. October 27-29, 2013, Halifax, NS.
Scott Barss, K. (2013). Contemplative conversation: Opening to Care of the Spirit. Loma Linda University School of Nursing Spiritual Care Workshop, November 5, 2013. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. (Invited Facilitator)
Riehl, G. (2013, October). Restoring Balance through Cultural Safety and the Medicine Wheel. [PowerPoint slides]. Oral Presentation at the 2013 National Conference for Mental Health Nursing, Kelowna, BC.
Smith, Cindy. (November, 2013). Dean’s Panel on Interprofessional Education: At a Crossroads. IPE Forum, Saskatoon, SK.
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Programs delivered by the SIAST Nursing Division
Program
Location
Delivery Method
Credential
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing Degree Completion for graduates prior to 2010
SIAST Wascana Campus
Online
Degree
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing Degree Completion for graduates of 2010 and beyond
SIAST Wascana Campus
Online
Degree
Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program (first intake September 2014)
SIAST Wascana Campus
Online and clinical practice education
Masters Degree
Critical Care Nursing
SIAST Wascana Campus
Online, print distance and clinical practice education
Advanced Certificate
Diabetes Education for Health Care Professionals
SIAST Wascana Campus
Print distance and on-site
Advanced Certificate
Diabetes Education for Health Care Providers
SIAST Wascana Campus
Print distance
Applied Certificate
Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan (last intake September 2010)
SIAST Wascana Campus, SIAST Kelsey Campus
On-campus and clinical practice education
Degree conferred by the University of Saskatchewan
Nursing Re-entry
SIAST Wascana Campus
Print distance and online
Applied Certificate
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
SIAST Kelsey Campus
On-campus and online
Applied Certificate
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
SIAST Kelsey Campus
Online
Certificate
Orientation to Nursing in Canada SIAST Wascana Campus for Internationally Educated Nurses
Online and clinical practice education
Applied Certificate
Perioperative Nursing / LPN
SIAST Wascana Campus, brokered to: Prairie Mountain Health - Brandon Regional Health Centre, BC Interior Health Saskatoon Health Region, Prairie North Health Region, Five Hills Health Region and Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region
Online and clinical practice education
Advanced Certificate
Perioperative Nursing / RN
SIAST Wascana Campus, brokered to: Brandon Regional Health Centre, Saskatoon Health Region, Prairie North Health Region, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region and Vancouver Island Health Authority
Online and clinical practice education
Advanced Certificate
Practical Nursing
SIAST Kelsey 4th Ave Centre, SIAST Wascana On-campus, online and clinical Campus, SIAST Woodland Campus, Kawacatoose practice education First Nation, brokered to 10 regional college and two Dumont Technical Institute locations
Diploma
Practical Nurse Re-entry (admissions suspended)
SIAST Wascana Campus
Online, print distance and clinical practice education
Applied Certificate
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (last intake September 2013)
SIAST Wascana Campus
Online and clinical practice education
Advanced Certificate
Psychiatric Nursing
SIAST Wascana Campus (Year 1); Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Prince Albert and Yorkton (Year 2 & 3)
On-campus in year 1; videoconferencing in year 2 and 3, and clinical practice education
Diploma
Psychiatric Nursing Re-entry (admissions suspended)
SIAST Wascana Campus
Print distance and clinical practice education
Applied Certificate
Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN)
SIAST Kelsey Campus, SIAST Wascana Campus, Swift Current
On-campus, videoconferencing and clinical practice education
Degree conferred by the University of Regina
Offered in partnership with the University of Regina
Offered in partnership with First Nations University of Canada and the University of Saskatchewan
Offered in partnership with the U of R
Left to right: Phillip Germain, vice president of Prevention and Employer Services at the Worker’ Compensation Board and member of the CCOHS Council of Governors; Kathy Lee, student, Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner program; Honourable Don Morgan, Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety; Cindy Smith, SIAST associate dean of Nursing; Nolan Horbach, program head, Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner programs
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