Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Chi Nu"
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Childhood obesity: A review of risk factors, effects, and what we can do about it
Childhood obesity is a global issue, with a multitude of physical, psychological, and social implications that can follow into adulthood. Many interventions can be made on the individual and familial level; however, society ... -
Collective consciousness: Wading into the discomfort of systemic discrimination
Racism in nursing towards Indigenous peoples has been evident and well documented (Allen, & Smylie, 2015; Browne, 2005; Vukic et al., 2012). Canadian schools of nursing have been called upon to incorporate teaching of ... -
Creating a Reciprocal Relationship to Foster Well-Being and Critical Consciousness
Nurses have the necessary education and ethical responsibility to enact excellence in service by identifying and addressing structural and political inequities. We must embrace diversity and equity whilst grounding our ... -
Creating bold spaces for transformational undergraduate nursing education
Quality education correlates with improved socioeconomic status (United Nations, 2015). Pedagogies must prepare nursing graduates to recognize, disrupt, and address health inequities as global citizens and competent ... -
Development and use of the Simulation Culture Organizational Readiness Survey (SCORS)
(2016-03-29)Session presented on Saturday, April 9, 2016, and Friday, April 8, 2016: The use of simulation in nursing education and in clinical practice has grown dramatically over the past several years. The release of findings from ... -
Empowering nursing through evidence: Putting evidence-based practice back in the classroom
(2017-07-17)Using evidence to inform practice is essential to ensure safe, quality care in all areas of nursing. In Canada, Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are required to engage in evidence informed ... -
Expanding Consciousness: Experiencing the "Virtual" Reality of Life With Dementia
Virtual reality (VR) is an accessible technology for experiential learning. Learn how this technology has been used to explore dementia, an area frequently found to be lacking sufficient knowledge and interest in nursing. ... -
Exploring the mental health literacy of post-secondary educators
An increasing prevalence of student mental illness is impacting educators in post-secondary as they grapple to assist students. This study will establish the baseline mental health literacy levels of post-secondary educators ... -
Fostering Recruitment and Retention Through a Book Club Strategy
A book club event was chosen by Sigma Chapter Chi Nu as an educational activity to promote critical literacy, professional development, and strengthening of community of practice. Additional benefits from the book club ... -
Innovative evidence-based practice education: Battling Dr. Google and Nurse Jackie
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016: In Canada, Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are required to engage in evidence-based practice (EBP) as an entry to practice competency (CCNRN, 2012, ... -
Is That Really What an RN Does? Analysis of Students Perceptions and Career Aspirations
Is the nursing profession attracting students who have the desire and ability to advance nursing practice beyond traditional roles and responsibilities in order to engage in, and influence, health care renewal and ... -
Processes underlying children's responses to witnessing physical aggression in their families
According to the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY), 8% of Canadian children aged 4 to 11 years have witnessed physical aggression in their families. This study used structural equation modeling to ... -
The relationship between parental recall of acceptance experienced in childhood, marital quality and current parent-infant interactions
Warm, sensitive parenting has been related to optimal child development. An important contributor believed to influence parenting style is the parent's own childrearing history in the family of origin. Most past research ... -
Utilizing Intersectionality to Foster Cultural Safety
Chapters have the responsibility to create opportunities for members to explore their assumptions and values. By focusing on initiatives that increase understanding about intersectionality and cultural safety with Indigenous ... -
What is the Evidence Sustainable, Rewarding, Reflecting Practice? Seeking Insights for Reflective Practice
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016: Purpose: This poster presentation will focus on an integrated literature review of the current state of reflective practice in pre-licensure nursing ...
