Fostering Recruitment and Retention Through a Book Club Strategy
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Barbara Tarnowski, MN, RN; Christine Shumka, MN, RN -- Department of Nursing Science, MacEwan University - Faculty of Nursing, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Carol Wild, MScN, RN, Alberta Health Services, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada; Colleen Maykut, DNP, RN, Department of Nursing Science, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Abstract
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 events were the recruitment and retention of members.
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30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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2019-06-28T13:50:35Z
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| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Book Clubs; Professional Development; Recruitment and Retention |
Conference Information
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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