iPANEL research is worth following!
The iPANEL (Initiative for a Palliative Approach in Nursing: Evidence and Leadership) research team led a symposium on integrating a Palliative Approach in nursing education this week in Kelowna. I was honoured to be invited and thrilled to share airspace with some of my heroes in nursing practice, research and education. Go to the iPANEL […]
CLPNA conference – inspiring
The CLPNA (College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta) conference has just finished in Edmonton. Speakers, sessions included: Healing Nurse-to-Nurse Hostility by Kathleen Bartholomew Power of Storytelling by Sue Robin – Bird Communication “Do it Well and Make it Fun” by Ron Culberson, a former hospice social worker “Embrace the Leader Within” by Michelle Cederberg […]
Nepal – patients required to bring caregiver with them to hospital
In academia students are often asked to reflect “in practice” and reflect “on practice”. Sometimes, when I am in the midst of an experience it is difficult to comment on it… it is too close, and words fail me. While in Nepal, not only was it an incredible experience, and so stimulating to meet such […]
Interesting facts about Nepal…
Nepal Thanks to the presenters at the INCTR “Expanding Palliative Care in Nepal” April 7,8, 2012 in Kathmandu for teaching me about Nepal! If any information is incorrect, please comment or email me. Nepal: Population 29.3 million Percent of people with running water 2.8% Unemployment rate 46% Young population – 20 years Median age Gross […]