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Use of Q-Methodology to Identify Nursing Faculty Viewpoints of a Collaborative BScN Program Experience

Author(s): Akhtar-Danesh N, Brown B, Rideout E, Brown M, Gaspar L. (2007) Publication: Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership (CAN J NURS LEADERSH), 2007 Sep; 20(3): 67-85 (21 ref) Abstract: The McMaster Mohawk Conestoga Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, … [Read more]

Internationally Educated Healthcare Workers: Integration and Retention Publisher

Author(s): Baumann, A., Blythe, J., & Ross, D. Abstract: It is essential that internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) residing in Canada re-enter and remain in their profession. To make the most of this important supply of healthcare professionals, it is … [Read more]

Globalization of Higher Education in Nursing

Author(s): Andrea Baumann and Jennifer Blythe Publication: OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing. 2008;13(2) 2008. Abstract: The demand for higher education has increased worldwide and the response has been an impressive expansion of educational offerings both within and across countries. … [Read more]

Second-Year Baccalaureate Nursing Students’ Decision Making in the Clinical Setting

Authors: Pamela Baxter and Elizabeth Rideout Publication: Journal of Nursing Education Vol. 45, No. 4, April 2006 Abstract This qualitative, intrinsic case study explored the decision- making activities of baccalaureate nursing students in the second year of a 4-year program. It … [Read more]

Outcomes of a Career Planning and Development Program for Registered Nurses

Authors: Hall LM, Waddell J, Donner G, Wheeler MM Publication: Nursing Economics, 2004 Sep-Oct;22(5):231-8, 227. Abstract: The impact of a career planning and development program (CPDP) for registered nurses (RNs) on nurse and system outcomes was examined. The CPDP was … [Read more]

Problem Based Learning Online:Perceptions of Health Sciences Students

Authors: Valaitis, R., Sword, W., Jones, B & Hodges, A. Publication: Advances in Health Sciences Education, (2005), 10(3):231-252 Abstract This qualitative study explored health sciences students’ perceptions of their experiences in online problem based learning (PBL) and focused on their views … [Read more]

Preparing the Community health Nursing Workforce: Internal and External Enablers and Challenges Influencing Undergraduate Nursing Programs in Canada

Authors: Valaitis, R., Stamler, L., Rajsic, C., Meagher-Stewart, D., Cohen, B, Froude, S. Publisher: International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 5(1), 1-21 (2008) Key Messages: The Canadian Schools of Nursing (CASN) task force on public health was mandated to facilitate … [Read more]

Public Health Nurses’ Perceptions of Mobile Computing in a School Program

Authors: Valaitis, R. and O’Mara, L. Publication: Computers Informatics Nursing (2005), May/June 2005 – Volume 23 – Issue 3 – p 153–160 Abstract The use of mobile computing (MC) in healthcare practice has grown substantially in recent years, yet little … [Read more]