Nursing

Research looked at four topics: nature of nursing practice, roles and functions, commonalities and differences among roles and functions in various settings, and factors which facilitate or hinder practice and development of expertise. Methods involved analysis of Registered Nurses Database to develop a demographic profile, systematic analyses of policy and administrative documents, national survey of 3,933 registered nurses, and interviews with 152 practitioners about their experiences.

Discusses the role of international co-operation among higher education institutions in projects directed to promoting the health of Arctic populations.

Looks at nurses and student nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand using the Kaupapa Máori methodology (Māori principles and values).

Study systematically explores the nature of nursing work in an indigenous setting.

Looks at a nursing program which was developed through a partnership between Dalhousie University and Nunavut Arctic College to provide nursing education to Inuit and other northern residents.

Overview of the success experienced by four nurses in improving adherence of diabetes-related examinations, laboratory testing, and short-term glucose control.

"This reports describes a collaboration of nurse educators and stakeholders from all three territories to develop a self-directed learning module."

Looks at the home visiting program developed for the White Earth Nation, Minnesota to assess its applicability to the British Columbia context.

Appears to be part of a series of 4 images in a slide show about Canada's North. On slide: "Health Services"

Describes the process and outcomes, and role of nurse scholars in one-day event which involved community leaders, people and families living with addiction, service providers, local stake holders, health professionals, researchers and Indigenous Elders.

Comments on the value of competent, knowledgeable, experienced nurses.

Argues that outpost clinics delivered standard nursing care but that the Federal government did not want to live up to its health care responsibilities.

Former president of the Salish Kootenai College (SKC) discusses the evolution of their healthcare programs.

Study chronicles the challenges faced by health care providers dealing with shortages of supplies and personnel during World War II.

Comments on the increase of Greenlandic speaking nurses that and have their home and family in Greeenland.

Argues that addressing the health care needs in Inuit and First Nations communities requires an understanding of the cultural richness of the people and an ability to see things from another perspective.

Looks at obstetrical care in Nunavut, the territory with the highest birth rate in Canada.

Describes life in Nunavut, and the challenges of recruiting nurses due to physical isolation, cost of living, and harsh weather.

Examines healing historical trauma using culturally appropriate strategies derived from ancient knowledge, philosophy, and the Indigenous world view.

Contends that nursing education curriculum that integrates traditional nursing with Aboriginal learning systems will benefit future diverse populations by increasing access to culturally sensitive health care workers.

Nursing Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 2006.

Report on research which focused on four areas: nature of nursing practice, roles and function of nurses, commonalities and differences and factors which facilitate or hinder practice and development of expertise.

Contains statistics on Aboriginal health worker/community health worker and Aboriginal healers. Rural and remote is defined as areas with less than 10,000 core population.

Author advocates an open, inclusive attitude in order to provide the most effective form of health care.

Includes brief description of panel presentations, highlights of findings from Survey of Nurses in Isolated First Nations Communities, discussion on band-employed nursing issues, and key elements of a nursing recruitment plan.

Comments on the long distance nursing education provided by the University of Northern British Columbia based out of Prince George and its baccalaureate nursing degree offered at three campuses, Prince George, Quesnel and Terrace.

Comments on creating a training model that can be used to improve the availability and adequacy of skilled workers in four municipalities in Lapland.

Webcast of the keynote speaker from the Patterns of Health and Wellbeing Symposium, Beverly Cook, who speaks on child sexual abuse and the ACE program (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Duration: 31:58.

Nursing Thesis (MN)--University of New Brunswick, 2019.

Discusses how neoliberal ideologies sustain medical colonialism and inequities and the implications for nursing actions.

Looks at the challenges older women face with their health and health care issues within the context of service access, power, and poverty.

Describes, discusses and evaluates the Native Women Enjoying the Benefits (WEB) program which is designed to increase participation in screening procedures.

Examines the everyday lived experiences of those giving and receiving rural palliative care.

Contends innovative leadership and clinical practices can benefit the design and delivery of mental health services as well as the individuals for whom it is intended.

Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Regina, 2003.

Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of Manitoba, 2001.

Nurse employed by Community Health Services in Western Australia describes her job visiting families to promote play in a child's development.

Presents a forward to a special issue of Contemporary Nurse which focuses on Indigenous health and nursing.

Discusses innovative strategies pertinent to appropriate healthcare in the areas of workforce development (recruitment and retention), nursing and cultural sensitivity.

Discusses issues pertinent to appropriate healthcare in the areas of workforce development (recruitment and retention), nursing and cultural sensitivity.

Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Manitoba, 2007.

Study assessing similar problems faced by female nursing students at a community college.

Article argues that to provide the best possible patient outcome nurses must provide culturally competent care.

Reports results of consultations with 115 participants in eight communities and makes recommendations for developing a local midwifery service.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2006.

Looks at providing nursing care in Northern Saskatchewan between the mid 1940s and the late 1950s.

Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Alberta, 2010.

Examines the lack of equal access to health care for Indigenous populations in Canada and the root causes of this inequality .

Comments and discusses "A Little Story About Racism in Nursing" which appeared in the January 2011 issue of this same journal.