Nursing Education

Due to the strong non-Inuit nature of nursing instruction, Inuit nurses are well versed in both languages and cultures.

Describes the aims of a nursing program that integrates traditional and western medicine to build a specialized Indigenous nursing practice.

Summarizes changes in the educational system since the new government took over six years ago. To access this article, scroll down to page 8.

Describes the Native Women Enjoying the Benefit (WEB) program that trains nurses to perform breast and cervical cancer screening.

Study uses a survey and a focus group to assess the effectiveness of the Indigenous Relationship and Cultural Safety (IRCS) courses mandated for Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) nurses; and the online, modulated format for its delivery.

Supports several recommendations to enhance the success of student outcomes.

Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--Western University, 2018.

Explain faculties' academic worldview and experiences teaching Native American nursing students and provides strategies for successful preparation.

Amended version.

Shows how a social justice perspective can help nurses understand the relationship between inequities in health access to poorer health outcomes.

Reports on the health care facilities in the area and the role played by student nurses.

Chapter Five - The Health of Aboriginal Canadians. To access chapter scroll to p. 57.

Looks at strategies to increase the number of qualified, local Aboriginal nurses in the Saskatchewan and Canadian health workforce.

Examines the health care disparities in the American Indian/Alaska Native communities and looks at a proposed holistic approach to diminishing these disparities.

Proposed solutions include focusing on outreach clinics, prewinter immunization, bulk-billing, cultural awareness training, employing aboriginal staff and increased interaction between professional staff and Aboriginal health workers.

Discusses ways to improve recruitment and retention of American Indian/Alaska Native students in nursing or other disciplines.

Discusses the need for culturally responsive care for American Indian Elders.

Public Health Thesis (M.P.H.)--Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 2012.

Looks at a project initiated to recruit Aboriginal health care professionals and develop a culturally safe curriculum.

Discusses the structure and function of two hospitals within the Indian Health and Alaska Native Health Services. The article also looks at the historic training and role of Aboriginal nurses and caregivers within those systems.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

Looks at the effectiveness of different cultural awareness teaching methods.

Experiences of 40 Native American nurses who wanted more cultural content in their nursing program and identified struggles with culture shock, culture differences, stereotypes and racist attitudes.

Describes program providing skills and academic preparation for a four year nursing degree; criteria for entrance and support service information included. Previously called the Native Nurses Entry Program

Presents findings and recommendations of a study which investigated the working life of Aboriginal nurses.

Reports on results of Readiness for Practice Survey conducted with 26 participants. Topics included clinical problem solving, learning techniques, professional identity, trials and tribulations, skills students were uncomfortable performing, and confidence in caring for number of patients. Results showed that respondents' concerns closely matched those found when survey had been administered general nursing student populations.

Discusses background of the program which provides transition or preparatory assistance with requirements for admission to nursing programs.

Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Ottawa, 2019.

Describes the nursing environment in these areas and highlights the challenges posed by geographic and professional isolation.

Explains links between diverse healing traditions and holistic nursing.

Education Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010.

Nursing Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2014.

Discusses themes which emerged under work environment and experiences in the program categories.

Examines mentoring from a multi-dimensional perspective, with those dimensions encompassing the generational history, family belief system, cultural archetypes, individual learning style, and physical challenges.

Nursing Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--Union Institute and University of Cincinnati, 2007.

Describes the experiences of six women from Beausoleil First Nation, which is located on Christian Island in Lake Huron, Ontario, who first took their Grade 12 equivalency and are now about to graduate as Registered Practical Nurses (RPN).

Case study examines the roles and relations of Aboriginal women and the nursing profession during the early twentieth century.

Advocates connecting with the patient in a holistic way in order to better treat them.

Looks at a study that examined undergraduate nursing students in innovative clinical placements, and how they bear witness to poverty, inequities, critical awareness, critical engagement, and social change.

Examines the efforts and challenges of increasing and retaining Indigenous nurses in Australia.

Summary of a workshop which focused on strategies to recruit and retain Aboriginal nursing students in New Zealand, and looks at how the strategies can apply in Canada.

Entry requirements and contact information for the University of Saskatchewan program. Includes links to other nursing programs in the province.

Examines a partnership designed to improve the health status of people in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. SCROLL to page 133 - 135 to view.

Discusses a study that was conducted to determine changes in Native American high school students' knowledge and opinions about nursing after attending a 6-day residential summer nursing institute.

Looks at a culturally based course for nursing students intended to provide an understanding of the special needs of Native Americans.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2006.

Explains how the Northern Ontario Medical School will be a viable option for Aboriginal student by allowing them to complete their medical education close to home.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.50.